Published on October 04, 2024
WINCHESTER, Va – This afternoon, Amanda Behan was separated from the City, effective immediately.
Amanda has served as a sworn Police Officer since 2001 and as Police Chief since 2022. The City appreciates her service to the community and wishes her well in her future endeavors.
Acting Chief Josh Berry will continue to serve as Interim Police Chief while the City begins the process of recruiting our next Police Chief. Interim Chief Berry and his team will continue to improve residents’ quality of life by preventing and addressing crime in our City.
The City will provide further updates to residents as the search for our next Police Chief progresses so they can engage in the process and make their voices heard.
Community members with questions about this news release or the recruitment process for the next Police Chief can contact the City’s Communications Director, Kit Redmer, at kit.redmer@winchesterva.gov. Stay informed by regularly checking winchesterva.gov/news and following the City on social media.
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