RaShall M. Brackney
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Charlottesville police chief
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Biographical Information
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Dr. RaShall M. Brackney was officially appointed to the position of Chief of Police on June 18, 2018. Before joining the Charlottesville Police Department, Brackney was a 30-year veteran from the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police and served as the former police chief of George Washington University.
Brackney is the first African-American woman to serve as the city’s police chief. She succeeded Al Thomas, the city’s first African-American in the post. Serving less than two years, Thomas retired in December 2917 [1] after the release of former federal prosecutor Tim Heaphy’s critical report on how the violent events from the summer of 2017 were handled.
Charlottesville Police Chief
Appointment
On May 15, 2018, City Manager Maurice Jones recommended Brackney to replace Al Thomas as Charlottesville’s chief of police. Jones said Brackney was the top choice out of 169 applicants.
At its May 21, 2018 meeting, the Charlottesville City Council (2018-2019) formally considered her appointment. The council approved a resolution blessing the decision of City Manager Maurice Jones's decision to hire her.[2]
- In the council-manager form of government, the chief reports to the city manager. In recent years, Council has taken an advisory role in appointing the Chief of Police (and the City Attorney).
Salary
Brackney's starting salary was $140,000.[3]
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Finalists: Dallas police chief job
Brackney was selected as a finalist and will receive an interview. She is the only woman finalist and one of two who work outside of Texas.
Dallas announced finalists for the position in a Thursday December 10, 2020 morning press release. The position will be open following the resignation of Police Chief U. Reneé Hall, who decided to step down following fallout from summer protests and increased crime in the city, according to The Dallas Morning News. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, community panels and interviews getting conducted virtually instead of in crowded forums. The city of Dallas hired a firm in October 2020 to lead the national search for its next police chief. The firm conducted community surveys in November 2020, and it received 36 applications for the position. Dallas hopes to have a new police chief selected by January 1, 2021.[4]
Biography
Brackney grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and is the daughter of a white father and a black mother. She has over 30 years of police experience in Pittsburgh and for George Washington University. In her late 40's, Brackney received a master's and a Ph.D. She is married to Stefan Wheelock. [5]
Education & Certifications
Dr. Brackney earned Bachelors and Masters Degrees from Carnegie-Mellon University and a Ph.D. from Robert Morris University. Additionally, she has earned numerous professional certifications to include the Command Institute for Police Executives and the Police Executive Research Forum. Dr. Brackney is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia; the United States Secret Service Dignitary Protection course in Washington, D.C.; Redstone Arsenal "Bomb School" for managers in Huntsville, Alabama and Leadership Pittsburgh XIX.[6]
References
- ↑ https://dailyprogress.com/news/local/brackney-officially-chosen-as-charlottesville-police-chief/article_76636d9e-5d4b-11e8-bea8-4b7360f5ca56.html
- ↑ Web. Brackney officially chosen as Charlottesville police chief, Chris Suarez, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, May 21, 2018, retrieved May 28, 2018.
- ↑ https://dailyprogress.com/news/local/charlottesville-city-manager-makes-recommendation-for-police-chief/article_b63b900a-5845-11e8-bd17-1f2ee89f5eb3.html#tracking-source=article-related-bottom
- ↑ Web. Here are the seven finalists for Dallas police chief; two hail from each coast, 11:13 AM on Dec 10, 2020 CST, retrieved December 11, 2020.
- ↑ Web. At Chamber lunch, Brackney gets "real," discusses race challenges, Melissa Castro, News Article, Charlottesville Daily Progress, August 28, 2018, retrieved August 30, 2018.
- ↑ Web. CHIEF OF POLICE, City of Charlottesville, retrieved December 11, 2020.