Newport News Police Department

The latest episode of Running Code is now live! This week, Lt. Morgan is joined by special guest co-host Chief Drew and MPO Skip Blanchard. Blanchard – who will proudly tell you he is NNPD’s oldest officer – got his start in policing in 1983 and currently serves as the SRO at Warwick High School. In this show, he talks about building relationships with people, mentoring younger officers, and much more. Watch the full show here: https://lnkd.in/epyqUFCR Remember to subscribe to youtube.com/NNPDMedia to see all our previous episodes and other video content from NNPD. All podcasts are also available in audio format wherever you get your podcasts: https://lnkd.in/evSMeXwZ

Join NNPD, where you can enjoy opportunities as a detective or in other special areas after one year in patrol. We are hosting a week-long testing event from September 9 to 13. During this event, you can complete your written and physical assessments on the same day. Our staff will be available at NNPD Headquarters at 9710 Jefferson Ave. from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., but please register beforehand by clicking this link: (https://lnkd.in/dMgn2yph) On September 11, you can come by from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Before you come, we ask you to complete your application. You can find the application on https://lnkd.in/eTvBceay. Once you complete that, contact either Officer Chandler (757-928-4145) or MPO Watkins (757-928-4159). You can also email [email protected]

After a summer “vacation,” new episodes of Running Code are back! The podcast that introduces you to the members of NNPD returns this week with one of our long-time leaders in North Precinct, Lt. Bradley Churchill. In addition to his role in North Precinct, Lt. Churchill is the Commander (and 18-year member) of the Tactical Operations Unit, a family man and a key voice in the area of officer health and wellness. Watch the new episode featuring Lt. Churchill here: https://lnkd.in/g2bwAXj4 Remember to subscribe to youtube.com/NNPDMedia to see all our previous episodes and other video content from NNPD. All podcasts are also available in audio format wherever you get your podcasts: https://lnkd.in/evSMeXwZ

Our next one-day recruiting event for police officer recruits is Saturday, July 27 at NNPD Headquarters (9710 Jefferson Ave). If you’re interested in being a changemaker in your community, now is a great time to get started by joining our family! Good news: you can submit your application and fulfill all your testing requirements in one day. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eTcRUJKy.... Note that officer testing takes about four hours, so plan accordingly. *IMPORTANT* - Visit this link for information on qualifications and benefits for the positions. Make sure you meet the requirements before stopping by: https://lnkd.in/eTvBceay

Episode 9 of our podcast, Running Code, is now available at this link: https://lnkd.in/gqNzsGP8. This week, we chat with Sgt. Hollandsworth from NNPD’s Training Division. He talks about how he is molding the newest, up-and-coming officers at NNPD, his previous role with the Tactical Operations Unit, and much more. For the audio-only version, you can find all our episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and most places where you find your podcasts. Subscribe to our RSS feed here to be notified when a new show drops: https://lnkd.in/evSMeXwZ.

Coming Monday >> The next Episode of Running Code debuts on our YouTube page, www.youtube.com/nnpdmedia. Our next guest is Sgt. Jeffery Hollandsworth. This 21-year veteran of NNPD is currently assigned to the department’s Training Academy. In this clip, Sgt. Hollandsworth talks about the most rewarding part of his job as an instructor and mentor. For the audio version, look us up on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you find your podcasts. Sign up for the RSS feed here: https://lnkd.in/evSMeXwZ

The renowned national law enforcement publication Police1 highlighted NNPD Capt. Alison Funaiock this week. Capt. Funaiock discussed her career path, women in law enforcement, what a normal day for her entails as commander of the Community and Youth Outreach Division, and many other topics. 📹 See a video from Capt. Funaiock’s interview here: https://lnkd.in/e96Gvm-9 🗒️ Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/e7HhxjbR

Our next one-day recruiting event is Saturday, June 22 from 8 a.m. to noon at NNPD Headquarters (9710 Jefferson Ave). If you’re interested in being a changemaker in your community, now is a great time to get started by joining our family! Good news: you can submit your application and fulfill all your testing requirements in one day. Register here: https://lnkd.in/dMgn2yph. Note that officer testing takes about four hours, so plan accordingly. For more information, click here: https://lnkd.in/eTvBceay.

Meet Officer Samantha Stamp. She's a patrol officer in the South Precinct. While on duty, Officer Stamp answers your 911 calls and follows up with witnesses and victims. Officer Stamp enjoys knowing that every day is different and loves to help the community. Before joining NNPD, Officer Stamp was in the Air Force. She has since transitioned from active duty to the reserves. Officer Stamp decided to join NNPD after hearing and seeing how much the community supports the department. You can find her working with horses or training for an obstacle course race outside of work. Be a Changemaker like Officer Stamp. To learn more about NNPD and the police officer and 911 dispatch positions, visit https://lnkd.in/eTvBceay.

The latest episode of Running Code is now live on our YouTube page! Click here to see it in its entirety: https://lnkd.in/edwS6Nbd In this installment, Det. Tesfaya Campbell from the Major Crimes Division is our guest. Det. Campbell talks about his career in the U.S. Air Force before transitioning to the NNPD, the importance of mental health and family, and making the most of second chances. Also, stick around for lots of pop culture references.