Organizational Structure
DEPARTMENT MISSION & VALUES
The Prince William County Police Department is responsible for effectively and impartially enforcing the law while serving and protecting the community.
We believe integrity, honesty, and equality in the delivery of all police services is essential to building cooperation and trust with the community.
We strive to always achieve these values through a shared responsibility of accountability, transparency, and respect.

Organizational Chart
READ MOREThe Chief of Police serves as the commanding officer of the Department and is directly responsible to the County Executive for all elements of the Department. The Chief of Police is responsible for ensuring that the Department enforces all laws and ordinances within its legal jurisdiction in a just and impartial manner, and is responsible for the planning, directing, coordinating, staffing, and control of all activities of the Department for its continued and efficient operation; for the completion and forwarding of such reports or programs as may be required by competent authority; and for the state of relations between the residents of Prince William County, the County Government, other agencies and the Department.
Colonel Peter Newsham, Chief of Police

The Deputy Chief of Police is the second-in-command of the Department and reports directly to the Chief of Police. The Deputy Chief has the final Departmental authority in all matters of policy, operations, and discipline as designated by the Chief of Police. The Deputy Chief also assumes all authority, duties, and responsibilities of the Chief of Police in their absence. The Deputy Chief of Police also oversees all bureaus under the Department's four divisions as outlined below.
Lieutenant Colonel Kimberly Chisley-Missouri, Deputy Chief of Police
The Office of the Chief, headed by Chief of Staff Matt Bromeland, oversees the daily operations of the Chief's Office, as well as leading, facilitating or monitoring assigned special projects and representing the Office of the Chief on committees. The Chief of Staff also coordinates with Administrative Support professionals and serves as the commander of the Peer Support Team. Additionally, the Chief of Staff oversees the Office of Communications & Engagement for the Police Department.
Office of the Chief
Matthew Bromeland
Chief of Staff
- The Office of Communications & Engagement, headed by Lieutenant Jonathan Perok, consists of the Communications & Public Information Section and Community Engagement & Outreach Section. Communications & Public Information is responsible for coordinating news releases to the media regarding department activities and criminal investigations, maintaining the department’s website and social media presence, and producing internal and external publications such as the Annual Report. Community Engagement and Outreach is responsible for strengthening community relationships through crime prevention & community watch programs, and maintaining open communication with community groups across the county. This section also oversees the department's Chaplain and Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) Programs, and coordinates the Community Police Academy.
- File a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request online.
The Office of Professional Standards, headed by Captain Brandan Dudley, investigates allegations of misconduct by Department personnel and all use-of-force incidents. This office also oversees Accreditation and Policy Services and the Body-Worn Camera Unit.
Office of Professional Standards
Captain Brandan Dudley
Office Commander
The Police Department is committed to providing the public with the highest level of professional law enforcement service. We shall always strive to perform our duties with acceptance, understanding and approval.
- Residents or those who have encountered members of the Police Department, can file a commedation or complaint online.
For more information about filing a compliment or complaint, please contact the Office of Professional Standards by calling the number above or email.
The Criminal Investigations Division, headed by Major Shana Hrubes, with the assistance of Captain Mike Day and Captain Eileen Welsh, investigates major criminal offenses and manages the Department's juvenile education programs. Falling within the Criminal Investigations Division are the Property and Financial Crimes Bureau, Special Investigations Bureau, Special Victims Bureau, Violent Crimes Bureau, and the Youth Services Bureau.
Criminal Investigations Division
Major Shana Hrubes
Assistant Chief
- The Property & Financial Crimes Bureau, headed by Lieutenant Heather Harris, investigates major offenses against property such as burglaries, larcenies, vehicle theft, and identity-fraud crimes. The Digital Forensics Unit and telephone and online reporting services also falls under this bureau.
- The Special Investigations Bureau, headed by Lieutenant Ray Hyatt, investigates drugs, gambling, prostitution, and street-level crimes.
- The Special Victims Bureau, headed by Lieutenant Steve Chouinard, investigates major offenses against persons such as rapes, sexual assaults, human trafficking, and domestic violence complaints. The bureau also works with the Internet Crimes Against Children task force to investigate crimes involving children, including child pornography.
- The Violent Crimes Bureau, headed by Lieutenant Jeff Sheldon, investigates major offenses against persons such as robbery, homicide, aggravated assaults, gang-related crimes, missing persons, and intelligence efforts.
- The Youth Services Bureau, headed by Lieutenant Joseph Westerman, oversees the School Resource Officer (SRO) Program for the department. This bureau is one of the largest in the division, assigning sworn resource officers to all County middle and high schools.
The Financial & Technical Services Division, headed by Chief Administrative Officer Jason Kim, provides additional internal services to the Police Department including financial and technical support. Falling within the Financial & Technical Services Division are the Fiscal and Policy Management Bureau and Strategic Analysis Bureau. Planning, Research, and Facility Services also falls under this division.
Financial & Technical Services Division
Mr. Jason Kim
Chief Administrative Officer
- The Fiscal and Policy Management Bureau, headed by Acting Administrator Amanda Causey, is responsible for fiscal services, budget development, compensation & benefits, police purchasing, and accounts payable.
- The Strategic Analysis Bureau, headed by Manager Brooke Flores, is responsible for modernizing analytical capabilities, promoting collaboration, and enhancing the overall approach to data, analysis, and intelligence. The bureau includes Data Intelligence and Criminal Intelligence analysts, as well as, Tehnical Operations for deskside and cell phone support, police radio and mobile data computer support, and records management systems support. The Small Unmanned Aircraft System Team also falls under this bureau.
The Operations Division, headed by Major David Burghart, is responsible for maintaining police officers in constant operational readiness for immediate response to any call for service requiring police presence. Nearly two-thirds of the Department’s personnel are assigned to the Operations Division, which includes the Patrol Services Bureau and the Special Operations Bureau.
Operations Division
Major David Burghart
Assistant Chief
- The Patrol Services Bureau provides 24-hour patrol officer coverage throughout the County and parking enforcement needs at the district level. Patrol officers are generally the first response to any type of police call for service and are prepared to respond to any emergency. The Bureau is divided into three patrol districts, the Central District headed by Captain Ruben Castilla, the Eastern District headed by Captain Carl Carter, and the Western District headed by Captain Neil Miller.
- The Special Operations Bureau manages special events and oversees the deployment of the Department’s specialized operational units and resources. The area of Special Services Bureau, headed by Captain Christopher Rice, oversees special events including Jiffy Lube Live staffing, Crisis Intervention services including the Co-Responder Unit and CIT Program, the Bike Patrol Unit and Crossing Guard Unit, Emergency Management needs, and most part-time teams and units including the Civil Disturbance Unit, Mobile Command Post Team, Honor Guard Unit, Mounted Unit, Incident Management Team, Marine Unit, Search & Rescue Team, and Underwater Search & Recovery Team. The area of Special Operations Bureau, headed by Captain Feliciano Wilson, oversees those units that support patrol including the Crash Investigation Unit, K-9 Unit, Motor Unit (Traffic), Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT), and members of the part-time Crisis Negotiation Team.
The Support Services Division, headed by Major Jaime Pavol, provides support services to the Office of the Chief and other divisions. Falling within the Support Services Division are the Administrative Services Bureau, Animal Control Bureau, Criminal Justice Academy, and the Personnel Bureau.
Support Services Division
Major Jaime Pavol
Assistant Chief
- The Administrative Services Bureau, headed by Captain Heather McClane, handles all evidence and property coming into the possession of the Department, Criminal Records, Licensing Services, Forensic Services, Logistics, and Fleet Management, among other areas. The bureau also conducts background checks and facilitates fingerprinting services.
- The Animal Services Bureau, headed by Bureau Chief Anthony Cleveland, oversees the enforcement animal welfare laws, conducts animal education seminars, houses stray and unwanted animals in a clean and safe environment, and coordinates the adoption of housed animals.
- The Criminal Justice Academy, headed by Director Ronald Teachman, conducts all basic, control tactics, in-service, and leadership training for police officer candidates and certified police officers, including firearms and emergency vehicle operations. The academy also oversees the department's Wellness & Peer Fitness efforts.
- The Personnel Bureau, headed by Captain Dave Bassett, is responsible for the recruiting, processing, and selection of applicants to the Department, physical examinations, and supervision of the polygraph function.