Kamran Afzal

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Thank you Hopewell. Signing off for the last time as Hopewell PD Chief. I will cherish the great memories and wish the Wonder City well. God Bless.

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Officer Glasco was recognized as employee of the month for October 2021. He was recognized for his outstanding efforts including conducting an extensive investigation on an Hit and Run. October was Officer Galsco's first month on solo patrol after completing his field training.

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I hope everyone enjoys a great and safe Thanksgiving. Please keep all the first responders in your thoughts as they continue to serve and spend time away from their families to keep all of us safe during this holiday.

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Officer Martin was recognized by VFW 637 as officer of the year. Officer Martin gives his all everyday and works diligently to keep Hopewell safe. We are appreciative of VFW 637 for not only recognizing Officer Martin but all public safety personnel in Hopewell and Prince George

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Congratulations to Captain Stoker for successfully completing the Professional Executive Leadership School (PELS).

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are proud of the work they do for our city as well as what they have done for our country. God Bless all of our armed service members who are serving and have served our nation.

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HPD ranks are filled with people who love to serve. Among our staff there are many that answered a separate call for service to our great nation. This Veterans Day we honor those who bravely served our country in our armed forces. Each person pictured is HPD staff member who we

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Contact 804-541-2303 for more details, and apply now to join Hopewell Police Department’s

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WE ARE HIRING certified and non-certified officers! Our NEW STEP PLAN allows for compensation of Virginia Pre-Certified officers for up to 6 years of service! All certified and non certified police officers can max out, at over 80K, after 20 years!

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Great to see so many at our Trunk or Treat Event. Special thanks to our Community Engagement Team for organizing another outstanding event.

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This past Tuesday, we had an opportunity to present our city council a letter of appreciation signed by all of our sworn officers for unanimously approving step pay plan. We appreciate the support.

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Proud of our team.

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in the region. The plan is for yearly merit pay increases where the officers will max out in the pay range in 20 years and includes credit for service from pay perspective for current officers who might want to consider serving in Hopewell. Entry level range now is 49K to 80K.

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A very special thanks to the Hopewell City Council for unanimously approving the pay plan for the Hopewell Police Department and Hopewell Fire Department. We appreciate the challenging questions that the leaders of our community asked us and put us on the path to be competitive

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amounts of narcotics seized and many arrest(s). He will spend the rest of his days living with Detective Fitzsimons as he is part of his family. Please join us in congratulating K9 Cargo on a career honorably served. 💙 🐾

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The Hopewell Police Department is proud to announce the retirement of Narcotics K9 "Cargo." Cargo came to us out of North Carolina from Ventosa Kennels in 2010. After a successful certification in May 2011, Detective Ryan Fitzsimons and Cargo began a very rewarding and

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successful career together. Cargo was certified through the Virginia Police Work Dog Association to screen vehicles, person(s), buildings, luggage, and packages. Over the 10 years of active service, Cargo was responsible for over $60,000.00 in currency seizures to include large

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The best way I can honor the sacrifices made 20 years ago and since is to appreciate others around me even when we disagree on issues. God Bless All.

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Hard to imagine this was 20 years ago. I was fortunate to work along and respond to this unprecedented attack with some of the finest people who did not and would not think for a second to put their own safety at peril to assist another.

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I can still remember the smell of jet fuel burning to this day. We lost many on this day and dramatically changed the direction of our country. I also remember the togetherness we felt after the attacks irrespective of our preferred ideologies.