The Virginia Beach Police Department employs over 1,000 sworn and civilian staff to serve our residents and the millions of visitors who travel to our city every year. With 450,000 year-round residents, Virginia Beach currently ranks as the largest city in Virginia and the 39th largest city in the United States. 

Despite our large population, Virginia Beach is routinely ranked among the safest cities of its size in the nation – something the Virginia Beach Police Department is incredibly proud of.

You are invited to learn more about your Virginia Beach Police Department. Information about leadership, precincts, ethics, core values, awards and accolades, and community initiatives can be found throughout this site.

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    • Your VBPD
      • Mission, Values & Ethics Leadership Chief Paul Neudigate Deputy Chief Sean Adams Deputy Chief Shannon Wichtendahl Deputy Chief Jeffery Wilkerson Deputy Chief William Zelms Explore the Department Precincts First Precinct Second Precinct Third Precinct Fourth Precinct Divisions Administrative Investigative Operations Support Chaplains Crime Reporting Unit Crisis Intervention Team Detective Bureau Cold Case Homicide Unit False Alarm Reduction Unit Forensic Services Unit Internal Affairs Bureau Public Affairs School Resource Officer Program Special Investigations Special Operations Training Bureau Policies & Field Guides Department Data Initiatives Body-Worn Camera Program The 30x30 Pledge Red Light Cameras Officer Wellness