The Virginia Beach Police Department is currently commanded by Chief Paul Neudigate, who was appointed in 2020. 

Three deputy chiefs and a support division manager oversee the major divisions within the department. This leadership team directs the force of over 1,000 sworn officers and civilians who serve the residents and annual visitors of our community.

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

  • 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 Professional Standards 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