News Release · December 11, 2013
City Manager Selects New Chief of Police
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News Release
City of Newport News
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact:
December 11, 2013 Jim Bourey, City Manager, (757) 810-7587
CITY manager SELECTS NEW chief of police
Richard W. Myers has over 35 years of public safety experience
Newport News, Va., – Newport News City Manager Jim Bourey today announced his selection of Richard W. “Rick” Myers as Chief of Police. He will begin his new position on January 16th with an annual salary of $154,000. He is replacing former Chief of Police Jim Fox who retired at the end of August. Assistant Police Chief Joseph A. Moore has been serving as Interim Chief of Police since September 1st.
A native of Rochester, Michigan, Chief Myers is currently owner/principal of RWM Limited, providing subject-matter expertise in training, consulting, and management studies for public and private sectors. Chief Myers has over 35 years of public safety experience with 27 years as Chief of Police for several municipal police departments including the cities of Colorado Springs (CO), Appleton (WI), and Plymouth (MI), and the Village of Lisle (IL). He has also served as Interim Chief of Police for the cities of Sanford (FL) and Manitou Springs (CO). Chief Myers received a Bachelor's Degree in Zoology and a Master's Degree in Criminal Justice, both from Michigan State University. He is a graduate of the FBI’s National Executive Institute, a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, and a Commissioner on the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.
“I want to commend Chief Moore and thank him for his terrific leadership and outstanding support during this time of transition,” said City Manager Jim Bourey. “We had a tremendous pool of candidates for Chief of Police, and we are excited to have Chief Myers join our team of excellent public safety personnel. He has extensive experience in law enforcement and management, and we are confident in his ability to lead our Police Department.”
“The Newport News Police Department has long been recognized for its tradition of problem oriented policing and the caliber of the men and women who serve,” said Chief Myers. “It is my deep honor to have been offered the chance to lead this great organization. I look forward to learning the community as well as assimilating into the agency, and we will work tirelessly to ensure that the police and the community work collaboratively, as one.”
Myers was selected after thorough process that included a national search, an extensive assessment center last month, a series of interviews with the City Manager, department directors, and a panel of select Police Department employees, and two open forums – one with Police Department employees and one for citizens.