Deputy Director-Basic Training @NVCJA Certified Public Manager-#JHUAlumni-#SMIP-FBINA 262-Former @TheIACP Executive Fellow
Alexandria, Va. USA
Joined November 2013
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It’s #ElectionDay. Follow @CDCgov safety guidance to protect yourself and others from COVID-19 if you're in-person voting:
🔹 Wear a mask & stay 6 ft. apart from others
🔹 Wash your hands or use a hand sanitizer before/after voting
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Happy 150th, APD! Always an honor to serve -- and celebrate -- with you! #AlexPD150th
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Today is our 150th Anniversary! Thank you to all of our current and former employees--your work & dedication has meant so much to us. The image is the earliest known pic (1883) of APD. It shows 17 officers standing in front of the building that housed the Department until 1959.
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It is with a heavy heart and deep regret, we report the passing of former Alexandria Chief of Police Charles Samarra. He was our Chief of Police for sixteen years from 1990-2006. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.
We ran into the Apostle of Ireland on King Street and got a group photo. @AlexandriaVAPD
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This week we laid wreaths at @ArlingtonNatl to remember @USMC Cpl. Charles H. Grimm, KIA at #IwoJima75 & WWI vet & @AlexandriaVAPD fallen officer Pvt. A. Pierce killed in the line of duty on 9/7/30. We also laid a wreath at #tombofunknown to commemorate #AlexPD150th
On Dec. 16, 1974, Gwendolyn Robbins became the first African American woman police officer in Alexandria. After a successful career, she retired as a Lieutenant in April 1996. She was loved by the community and referred to as "Christie Love" #AlexPD150th #BlackHistoryMonth2020
During #BlackHistoryMonth we will recognize the trailblazers in APD's history. APD's first black Officer was Al Beverly who was also the first in the #DMV
In 2005 we celebrated the 40th anniversary of Al's courageous breakthrough #AlexPD150th washingtonpost.com/archive/l…
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A round of applause is in order! Our police cruisers are decked out for the 150th Anniversary of the Alexandria Police Department! Looking very nice indeed! If you see our new #AlexPD150th logo, snap a pic and tag us!
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ASO honoring the memory and sacrifice of our fallen brother Deputy William G. Truesdale, killed in the line of duty on this day in 1981. #NeverForget alexandriava.gov/59166
Community policing is rooted in our history & is a mission that continues today. In 1947 APD Officers purchased 97-Acres to start Alex. Police Youth Camp. Thx to the Christmas Tree sales supporters, camp continues to serve our youths because of you. #AlexPD150th #FlashbackFriday
To learn more about the history of the Alexandria Police Youth camp visit alexpyc.org/Page_2.html
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This is an excellent piece that should be read by all. The importance of mental wellness cannot ever be overlooked by managers.
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Come this Saturday's (Jan 25) FREE APD Child Car Seat Safety Inspection (from 8AM-12PM). Make sure your child's car seat is installed properly! Open to everyone--you don't need to be a Alexandria City resident. There will be covered parking in case it rains!
Is it possible for leaders not to sustain or inflict harm while being a change agent? As the Mandalorian saying goes, I believe that “This is the way.” Read my article in the Police Chief Online about being a change agent.
How does organizational change impact officers’ mental wellness? #PoliceChiefMag’s new article looks at the challenge for police leaders to drive change without creating increased stress among their workforce: policechiefmagazine.org/harm…
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Good news! 🐶 nitter.gq/steverudinabc7/status/…
⚠️GREAT NEWS UPDATE! Follow up from post last night. “Ralphs” OWNER FOUND! The pup escaped from a gate and went on a walkabout on a cold night. The owner heard about our Nextdoor post and reunited with Ralph at 7am. Turns out he searched the streets for hours last night." #DMV
⚠️ALERT: recognize this cute little puppy found in #Alexandria? Contact me for information. @AlexandriaVAPD @AlexAnimals
The @AlexandriaVAPD K9 Unit was established in 1959 and was the first of its kind in the #DMV This pic is of Pvt. Eugene Yoakum and his partner "Mucho" who was trained to respond to radio commands from his handler through a receiver mounted on his harness. (cont'd)
At 34 years old, and a married father of three children, Pvt. Yoakum made the ultimate sacrifice on 9/27/1964 when he was shot and killed in the 2900 blk of Seay Street, see link for his story. #APD150th #FlashbackFriday alexandriapolicefoundation.o…