City of Virginia Beach Police Department

The #VBPD Youth Services Unit is currently seeking applications from high school students, interested in serving on the new Youth Advisory Committee. This committee will provide valuable insight and input for the department to better address issues among youth in our community. Discussion topics will include gun violence, internet safety, vaping, distracted driving, and school safety. Committee meetings will begin in October and are to be held in locations throughout the city to accommodate participants. To apply, go to https://lnkd.in/e_pGcSXB. For additional information, contact the Youth Services Unit at [email protected] or (757) 385-7213. #VB #VirginiaBeach #BetterTogether #Youth #Apply #AdvisoryCommittee #VBCPS #VBSchools #Application #Volunteer #VolunteerOpportunity #Teens #hamptonroads #safecities #youthservices #Police #LawEnforcement

The #VBPD is actively recruiting a Technology Services Manager. Interested candidates should apply by midnight on September 13, 2024, via: https://lnkd.in/digtVBDe #GovJobs #ApplyToday #TechJobs #VB #VirginiaBeach #HamptonRoads #HamptonRoadsJobs #NowHiring

On Thursday, August 29, 2024, friends, family, and department members gathered to celebrate the promotion of three new #VBPD sergeants: Sgt Kera*, Sgt M. Geluso, and Sgt Maxcy. Sgt Kera has been with the department since 2011 and has held assignments in the 2nd Precinct: Uniform Patrol & Oceanfront Community Oriented Policing and Special Operations Bureau: Traffic Safety Unit, Fatal Crash Investigator and serves as a Crisis Negotiator, Standard Field Sobriety Test Instructor, and Speed Measurement Instructor for the department. Sgt M. Geluso has been with the department since 2004, first serving as a Forensic Technician and later completing the police academy in 2009. He was a graduate of the 48th VBPD Basic Recruit Academy. Sgt Geluso has held a number of assignments, including 3rd Precinct: Uniform Patrol and Community Oriented Policing Unit, CSS, and Administrative Maintenance Officer. He serves as a Training Officer, is a member of the Civil Disturbance Team, and is a trained CIT. Sgt Maxcy has been with the department since 2001 and was a graduate of the 38th Basic Recruit Academy. She has held a number of assignments, including 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Precincts, Training Bureau: Squad Leader, and the Warrant and Fugitive Unit. Sgt Maxcy serves as a DCJS General Instructor, Firearms Instructor, and Training Officer for the department. Congratulations to all of our new sergeants! We look forward to all that you will accomplish in your new leadership roles. *Sgt Kera was deployed at the time of his promotion, back in March 2024. Upon his return from deployment, he stepped into his new role and began acting in his official capacity as a police sergeant. We are grateful for his service to our country and to our city and were happy to have had the opportunity to celebrate his promotion publicly with yesterday's ceremony. #Promoted #Promotion #Sergeant #PoliceSergeant #Police #PoliceDepartment #PoliceJobs #CareerProgression #VirginiaBeach #VB #HamptonRoads #VA #HireVetsNow #HireVets #Veterans #USNavy #USNavyReserves #Virginia

Did you know that the City of Virginia Beach has more than 7,500 workers? These employees provide essential services and coordinate sought-after programs for 455,000 residents and some 7 million visitors per year. In honor of Labor Day, check out some of the work City employees do every day to serve the community at https://bit.ly/4e3nj5n.

Including #ShotSpotter in the crime-fighting strategy is a vital component of the 53% reduction year-to-date in gun-related homicides and 52% fewer total shooting victims in Virginia Beach. “ShotSpotter continues to be a game-changer for our department,” said 𝙑𝙞𝙧𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙖 𝘽𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙋𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝘾𝙝𝙞𝙚𝙛 Paul Neudigate. “It allows us to respond to gunfire incidents in real-time, often within seconds, which significantly reduces response times. This technology helps us better allocate our resources, protect communities, and gather critical evidence we might otherwise miss. Ultimately, it’s a powerful tool in our efforts to combat gun violence and keep our neighborhoods safe.”

Congratulations, to our newest Animal Control Officer, B.A. Mantoni, who was sworn in earlier this week! ACO Mantoni previously served the Virginia Beach Animal Services as a Shelter Clerk and has been undergoing training for his new role with Enforcement. ACO Mantoni was presented his badge by his father, #VBPD MPO Mantoni. #AnimalWelfare #VirginiaBeachAnimalControl #CommunityFirst #AnimalServices #VirginiaBeach #VA #Police #PD #Shelter #HamptonRoads #Virginia #AnimalControl

Congratulations, to five of our wonderful, volunteer Chaplains for successfully completing the #VBPD Chaplain Instructor Course. This two-day, intensive training covered adult learning behaviors and how best to build and present on a topic. Thank you all for all that you do and for spending two Saturdays advancing your skills and this team! #Chaplains #PoliceChaplain #Volunteer #VirginiaBeach #VB #Virginia #Volunteers #Instructor #Training #ThankYouforYourService #PublicSafety #PublicService

Thank you, #Seatack Elementary for inviting us to be a part of your #backtoschool welcome! We hope all Virginia Beach students have a great school year. Be safe out there! 📚 Virginia Beach City Public Schools #VaBeach #VirginiaBeach #VB #VBSchools #WelcomeBack #FirstDay #FirstDayofSchool #NewSchoolYear #ProtectKids #SafeSchools #Community #RoleModels #BeMore #DoMore #Police #PD #PoliceOfficer #VBFinest

Absolutely thrilled to hear #VBPD Lt Bernstein has been selected to represent #Virginia for the Special Olympics World Games 2025 in Italy, along with officers from around the world as part of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics! Lt Bernstein is an ally, an advocate, and a fan for life; he takes great pride in his work with Special Olympics Virginia, Inc. This honor is well-deserved! Congratulations, Lt Bernstein. #VB #VirginiaBeach #SOWG #SpecialOlympics #SOWorldGames2025 #TorchRun #VaBeach #Police #LEO #LawEnforcement #PRIDE #HamptonRoads #CarryingtheTorch #DoMore #BeMore #BeyondtheBadge https://lnkd.in/e4ApKcRZ

#VBPD Youth Services hosted two inaugural summer camps this year: Camp Connect and Camp Blue Line for local youth. Read more ➡ https://lnkd.in/e-BpnPr2 #VirginiaBeach #PD #Police #HamptonRoads #Virginia #VA #LocalYouth #Community #SummerCamp #LEO