Charlie T. DeaneChief of Police
1 County Complex Court (MC 475)
Prince William VA 22192
703-792-6650
Chief Deane is the commanding officer of the Department and is committed to providing efficient and effective police service to the residents of Prince William County. Chief Deane is responsible for the planning and direction of all Department activities and is the final authority in all matters of policy operations and discipline.
The mission of the Prince William County Police Department is to enhance the quality of life of our residents by providing police services through shared responsibility with the public. The more than 750 members of this department - sworn and civilian - accomplish our mission by embodying our values in both our professional and personal lives.
We believe that integrity is the basis of public trust and that honesty and equality in delivery of police services is essential. This has been a hallmark of our Department since its inception and we are proud of our standing in the community.
Biography
Chief Charlie T. Deane has been a member of the Prince William County Police Department since its inception in July 1970. He served 12 years as a criminal investigator and rose through the ranks to Deputy Police Chief in 1985. He was appointed Police Chief for the Department in 1988. Chief Deane was a Virginia State Police Trooper from 1966 until 1970.
Chief Deane is a graduate of George Mason University with a master's degree in Public Administration. In addition he has a bachelor's degree in Administration of Justice from American University. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy; the University of Virginia Senior Executive Institute; and the FBI National Executive Institute.
Chief Deane is Vice President of the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) Board of Directors and a Past President of the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police (VACP). He is also a member of the Policy Advisory Board and the Executive committee for the International Association of Chiefs of Police.