Acting Police Chief Andy Penn Tapped for Permanent Role After Search
Today at 3:00pm (Updated at 3:55 p.m.) A national search for Arlington’s new police chief has ended with a familiar choice. Andy Penn, a 29-year veteran of the Arlington County Police Department and its current acting chief, has been named as the county’s new permanent chief by County Manager Mark Schwartz. “Andy embraces the values and important work that is needed around issues of equity, justice, and safety and will work to advance racial diversity and inclusion in all of our public safety efforts.” Schwartz said in a statement Friday afternoon. “He will bring a balanced approach...
Source: arlnow.com