HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL PR 2016-09-29 Chief of Police Sworn In
Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
Media Contact:
Betsy Arnett, Public Information Officer
barnett@leesburgva.gov 703-771-2734
Gregory Brown Sworn In as Leesburg Chief of Police
Leesburg, VA (September 30, 2016) –
Yesterday afternoon, Gregory Brown
became the Town of Leesburg’s fifth
Chief of Police. He replaces Joseph
Price, who retired in March after
serving as Chief of Police for sixteen
years.
During his remarks at the swearing-in
ceremony, Mayor David Butler said
that he believes the hiring of a police
chief is the most important decision
community leaders make. He noted
that Chief Brown quickly rose to the top during the search , competing with 88 other candidates
from across the nation. Mayor Butler concluded by welcoming Chief Brown to Leesburg, adding
that the entire council is looking forward to working with him.
Formerly a captain with the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, Brown was most recently
commander of the Eastern Loudoun Station. He previously supervised patrol operations,
criminal investigations and undercover operations in vice, narcotic and gangs with the Sheriff’s
Office. In addition, he has served as the Deputy Director overseeing all Basic Law Enforcement
Training at the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Academy. Prior to joining the Loudoun County
Sheriff’s Office, Mr. Brown was an officer with the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
Police Department.
Mr. Brown holds a Master’s Degree in Justice Administration from the University of Louisville
and a Bachelor’s Degree from Ramapo College of New Jersey. He is a graduate of University of
Louisville’s Southern Police Institute’s Administrative Officers Course where he obtained a
Graduate Certificate in Police Executive Leadership. Additionally, Greg recently completed the
Mentoring Potential Chief Executive Officers Program which is a comprehensive two-year
program co-sponsored by Cedarville University and the National Organization of Black Law
Enforcement Executives. He is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police
(IACP), National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE), and Alpha Phi
Alpha, Fraternity Inc.
Chief Brown will assume his duties on Monday, October 3, 2016.
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