Steve Sellers

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Steve Sellers is the new police chief of Albemarle County since January 18, 2011. Sellers used to be the deputy police chief in Fairfax County, Virginia. As the new police chief, he receive a salary of $119,000 a year[1]. Sellers moved to Albemarle County only after selling his home in Stafford County[2]


Biography

Sellers received an undergraduate degree in Business Administration and a graduate degree in Public Administration from Virginia Tech. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police and the Major Cities Chiefs Association[3].

Concern over staffing levels

At his introduction to area media outlets, Incoming chief Sellers said he was concerned about the county's unmet goal of having 1.5 officers per 1,000 residents. As of 2011, there are about 1.2 officers per 1,000. Sellers said he would consider using volunteers to help reduce the workload[2].


References

  1. Web. New county police chief pledges citizen engagement, Brandon Shulleeta, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, December 13, 2010, retrieved December 14, 2010.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Web. Incoming police chief concerned about staffing levels, Ted Strong, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, December 16, 2010, retrieved December 17, 2010.
  3. Web. Albemarle County appoints Steve Sellers as new chief of police, Chiara Canzi, C-VILLE Weekly, Portico Publications, December 13, 2010, retrieved December 14, 2010.