ALEXANDRIA, VA-Tarrick McGuire is officially Alexandria’s Chief of Police. He was sworn in by Alexandria Chief Circuit Court Judge Lisa B. Kemler earlier today (Dec. 10).
In a statement, the new chief said he is “honored and grateful to take on this role. He also spoke about his approach, which is community oriented and gains the trust of the public.
“I look forward to working alongside our dedicated officers, community leaders, and residents to create a safer Alexandria for everyone,” McGuire said “I am excited to begin this journey together.”
City Manager James Parajon appointed McGuire as the new leader of the Alexandria Police Department in October. Parajon spoke during the ceremony today.
“Chief McGuire is a proven leader with more than two decades of experience who is realistic about today and optimistic about tomorrow,” he said. Parajon added that the chief will put his skills to use immediately to improve Alexandria.
McGuire now oversees a police force that includes 322 sworn officers and 114 other employees. He succeeds Chief Don Hayes, who stepped down earlier this year.
During a session with members of the media, McGuire reviewed his 100-day-action plan – what he plans to do during his first three months in office. It includes following four principles, or “pillars of focus,” as they are called in an eNews bulletin. His goals are to host community town halls, create an employee community relations board, assess the state of wellness within the APD, and share key outcomes of this plan. It can be read in full HERE.
As The Zebra reported previously, the chief has experience in the DMV, having served on the Council on Police Reform and Race by the National Police Foundation (now the National Policing Institute) in DC.
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