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The Blacksburg Police Department Citizen Advisory Board was established in 2020 as an independent body to provide advice and counsel to the police department. Members are Blacksburg residents and Virginia Tech students.
The Board reviews police department policies and procedures, receives weekly reports of officer interactions with the public, and is informed if there are any use of force incidents or complaints. It receives annual audit reports from the state and from independent professional organizations, and strives to be the liaison and bridge of understanding between the Blacksburg and Virginia Tech communities and the police department.
This Board does not serve as a police review or disciplinary board. It has no direct review of particular complaints or personnel actions, but is kept generally informed by the Chief of Police. These matters are the purview of Town administrators, Town Council, and state agencies, such as the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice.
Members of the Citizen Advisory Board
| Harriet Dorsey | President Retired lawyer Resident of Blacksburg since 1976 |
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| Andy Morikawa | Vice-President Retired non-profit administrator Resident of Blacksburg since 1978 |
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| Rev. Jamie McReynolds |
Secretary Retired Hospice Chaplain |
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| Robyn Jones | Entrepreneur and Business Owner Virginia Tech graduate and resident of Blacksburg Chair of the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce |
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| Chad Cox | Director of Counseling at Blacksburg High School Resident of Blacksburg |
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| Jackie Eaves | Retired Virginia Tech administrator in Computer Science Department Lifelong resident of Blacksburg |
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| Dr. Mark Sikes | Dean of Students at Virginia Tech | |
| David Cox | Undergraduate Senior with double major in Political Science with a concentration in Legal Studies Liberal Arts & Human Sciences & Economics, Virginia Tech |
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Contact Information
- Comments, suggestions or concerns about the Blacksburg Police Department can be communicated in confidence to the Citizen Advisory Board at policeadvisory@blacksburg.gov
- The Blacksburg Chief of Police, Todd Brewster, is always receptive to discussing issues with citizens as well. He can be reached at tbrewster@blacksburg.gov
- Town Manager, Marc Verniel, can be reached at mverniel@blacksburg.gov
- Individuals may offer a commendation or file a complaint by following these instructions.