The Virginia Beach Police Department is commanded by Chief Paul Neudigate, who was appointed in 2020. Three deputy chiefs and a support division manager oversee the department's major divisions. 

This leadership team directs the members of the 1,000-member force who serve the residents and annual visitors of our community.

The chief and his deputies oversee the four major areas of the department:

Chief of Police Paul Neudigate
Administrative Division
  • Deputy Chief Scott Wichtendahl
Investigative Division
Operations Division
Support Division
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