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Newport News Police Department 2025 Annual Report
Public Information Office/Media Services
Public Information Officers uphold the
principles of transparency and
accountability. The establishment and
maintenance of strong relationships
with media partners is vital for
disseminating accurate information,
whether it pertains to critical issues or
positive stories. This proactive
engagement ensures that community
remains informed of crime trends and
other police-related matters, fostering a
sense of safety and awareness among
citizens.
In addition to NNPD鈥檚 regular Podcast, Running Code and monthly Facebook live chats with
Chief Drew, in 2025 NNPD saw tremendous growth in their social media platforms. These
platforms have proven to be both effective and budget-friendly in sharing information across
diverse demographics. By highlighting the department's positive interactions with the
community, showcasing successful policing initiatives, and reflecting the overall culture of
NNPD, we鈥檙e not only building trust and pride within our community, but also attracting
exceptional individuals to join the NNPD team.
The PIO/Communications office proudly
highlights the significant role of the Crime Line
program and encourages the community to
report crime information safely by doing so
anonymously. In 2025 alone, NNPD received
over 800 tips through Crime Line. Notably, two
of these tips contributed to the arrest of two
homicide suspects.
NNPD firmly believes that transparent and
proactive media relations are essential to our
mission of enhancing public safety
communication.
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