community, other agencies and members of the Police Department

has been paramount to my success.

I am the former Chief of Police for the City of Norfolk. The Norfolk
Police Department is situated in an urban environment with 770
authorized sworn officers, 128 professional staff members, and serves
a population of approximately 247,000 residents. It is comprised of a
very diverse socio-economic community (overall poverty rate 19%,
poverty rate for minorities 26%). The Norfolk Police Department is
comprised of six bureaus: Field Operations, Criminal Investigations,
Administrative, Homeland Security, Professional Standards, and
Community Engagement.

As Chief, I was responsible for strategically managing and

overseeing all operations of the department while delivering
meaningful results for our citizens. I created and provided
visionary, courageous transformative leadership to the women and
men of the Norfolk Police Department that built community trust
and legitimacy; ensured procedural justice; embraced authentic
community policing and crime reductions; as well as enhanced
training and education; support officer safety and wellness;
improved equipment and technology; and professionalism.
Additionally, I inculcated a long-term strategic plan couched in
The President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing in order to
create a culture of highly ethical, high performing officers that
embraced diversity, inclusion and aimed to treat everyone with
respect and dignity.

I became chief in December 2016. At the end of my five-year

tenure the city realized a 25% reduction in total crime culminating
in over 4,400 less crime incidents despite the multiple challenges
the city faces. This could not have been accomplished without the
assistance from our community and the women and men that serve.
Additionally, through our intentional recruitment and promotional
efforts, Norfolk is the most diverse police department in the state
of Virginia at all ranks. Additionally, under my leadership more
African Americans, Hispanics, Asians and members of the
LGBTQ+ community were promoted to leadership positions to
include, the department’s first African American female Captain
and Assistant Chief.

I am a proactive, innovative, and inclusive leader with a solid

command presence. I have developed strong leadership,
interpersonal, and administrative abilities which were recognized
by the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement
Executives (NOBLE) as the recipient of the Eric H. Holder Jr.
Leadership Award, the second chief in the country to receive this
award. The Eric Holder Leadership Award is granted for
extraordinary law enforcement leadership performed in the line of
duty, to a law enforcement chief executive whose leadership goes
above and beyond the call of duty. The award highlights law
enforcement leaders who have made positive and significant
differences in their agencies, communities, and to the law
enforcement profession. In 2016, the award was first bestowed
upon Holder, the country’s 82nd Attorney General by Attorney
General Loretta Lynch.

Additionally, I was bestowed the Virginia Association of Chiefs of

Police President’s Award in recognition for meritorious efforts on
behalf of the law enforcement profession and Virginia’s criminal
justice system. I have served as a law enforcement representative
on several Boards and Commissions to include, the appointment by
Governor Ralph Northam’s African American Advisory Board and
the Virginia Crime Commission Board.

The unfortunate incident surrounding George Floyd has placed the

law enforcement profession on notice that the community will no
longer accept police practices and behaviors of the past. The
summer of 2020 highlighted the community frustrations as many
cities experienced protests. The city of Norfolk was no different.
However, the city of Norfolk experienced no rioting, looting, or
property damage while surrounding cities did. This was largely due
to the relationship building established in recent years. As the
Police Chief during that time, I walked in my authority often
demonstrated through undertakings or decisions that were
highlighted nationally.

If you are seeking a Police Chief who is a visionary courageous

progressive leader that is committed to leading the Department into
the future, trustworthy, committed to excellence, results oriented,
able to openly communicate with a diverse community, build and
maintain public trust, has a thorough knowledge of 21st Century
Policing practices supported by past results, then please consider
what I have to offer. My thirty-three years career illustrates my
passion for public service and abilities. My ‘can do spirit’ and
results-oriented attitude will assist you in shaping the new
narrative for the Cincinnati Police Department
for the 21st Century.

Thank you in advance for the opportunity to meet with you. I

certainly look forward to exploring this opportunity further.

Sincerely,

Larry D. Boone
Larry D. Boone
 LARRY D. BOONE
PERSON Ave • Norfolk, VA • •

Professional Experience
Norfolk Police Department Norfolk, VA 1989 – 2022
Chief of Police (December 2016 – May 2022)
o Serves as Chief of Police responsible for the efficient management and direction of the Police
department through leadership, planning, and organizing. Duties consist of ensuring that laws and
ordinances are enforced, ethical and professional standards are followed, and that measures are
implemented to prevent crimes and protect lives and property.
o Develops and implements policies and procedures.
o Develops executive command staff of the police department.
o Provides leadership and general guidance for the Deputy Chief, Bureau Chiefs of Investigative
Services, Administrative Services, and Field Operations
o Oversees and approves the departmental budget process and submission to the City Manager.
o Recommends appropriate staffing levels for the department.
o Directs in the implementation of philosophies and directives for assigned areas of responsibility and
ensures these items are completed in an efficient, cost effective, and timely manner.
o Hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates personnel.

Collaborative Reform Initiative Technical Assistance Center (CRI-TAC) Consultant (April 2020 – present)
o Serves as a subject matter expert. Provides technical assistance solutions designed to meet the
unique needs of state, local, tribal, and campus communities throughout the United States in the
areas of community engagement, focused deterrence, gangs, gun violence reduction and prevention,
leadership, modern police performance management (e.g., COMPSTAT), proactive policing, violent
crime reduction prevention, youth engagement, and law enforcement leadership development.

Deputy Chief of Police (September 2015 – December 2016)

• Serves as Deputy Chief responsible for strategically managing the daily operations of the police department
in the chief’s absence. Duties consist of planning, organizing, and implementing programs and policies. The
Deputy Chief of Police Office consists of the Public Information Office, Community Engagement, Special
Projects, Field Command, and Community Affairs Section.
o Serves as advisor to the Chief of Police in matters of policy, human resources, general budgetary and
fiscal practices, information and technology, recruit and in-service training, selection of equipment,
fleet and computer technology systems, and contract issues.
o Oversees Department’s operating and revenue budgets.
o Ensures the Department receives CALEA re-accreditation.
o Provides leadership and general guidance for the Administrative Services Bureau.
o Assists Chief of Police in the implementation of philosophies and directives for assigned areas of
responsibility and ensures these items are completed in an efficient, cost effective, and timely
manner.
o Hires, trains, supervises and evaluates personnel.
o Oversees the department’s budget preparation process and ensures the allocation and distribution of
department resources are in accordance with all applicable city ordinances and policies, state and
federal laws.
o Serves as liaison officer between the Police Department and other City departments; serve as
chairperson of various internal committees and boards.

Assistant Chief of Police (July 2014- September 2015)

• Field Operations Bureau
o Acts as the Chief of Police in his absence.
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 o Serves as Executive Officer on call, senior management team, and Police Leadership Group.
o Provides support to the Chief of Police by analyzing, reviewing and approving bureau submissions,
preparing correspondence, acting as liaison between divisions and Chief, acquiring facts
disseminating communication and information.
o Manages bureaus by providing written or oral direction and advice, supervising subordinates,
determining goals and objectives, overseeing bureaus and divisional practices, researching best
practices, communicating with other agencies, communities, working with civic leaders to address
problems, reviewing and approving budgets, as well as expenditures, strategic, tactical and
operational plans and training plans and departmental activities.

Police Captain (July 2012 – July 2014)

• Commanding Officer, First Patrol Division
o Plan, direct and manage crime reduction efforts.
o Responsible for the supervision, managing, evaluating, and developing of personnel and programs to
ensure the development and adherence to divisional goals.
o In addition to coordinating special events, responsible for supervising and developing division/
departmental budgets, payroll, accounting, purchasing, grants, progress reporting, financial
monitoring and the conducting of analytical studies and research projects pertaining to the division
or as assigned by the Chief of Police.
o Develop and implement incident action plans.
o Served as the Incident Commander for the following events: NATO 2013, Harborfest 2013, and the
Grand Illumination 2013.
• Commanding Officer, Office of Professional Standards
o Supervised all aspects of administrative investigations concerning police misconduct and citizen
complaints.
o Responsible for advising the Chief of Police on policy matters concerning the administration of
discipline.

Police Lieutenant (September 2007 – July 2012)

• Designated as the Acting Commanding Officer for the Office of Professional Standards
• Officer in Charge the K9 Unit
o Responsible for developing and implementing training for K9s and their handlers.
o Maintained the unit budget.
• Sector Commander, Third Patrol Division
o Developed and executed strategies to address crime and disorder through partnerships established
with various civic and governmental organizations.
• Officer in Charge of the Gang Suppression Unit (as part of a comprehensive plan proposed by the City of
Norfolk to suppress youth/gang violence)
o Through coordination with other agencies, departments, and community leaders, a significant impact
combating gang activity in the City of Norfolk was achieved.
o Implemented a “Gang Intelligence System Map” that accurately reflected the number of active gang
members and their locations in the City of Norfolk.

• Served as the Incident Command Officer for Af’ram Fest 2009,2010; implemented the Incident Action Plan
which resulted in no significant incidents.
• Served as the Security Director for National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives
(NOBLE) Conference Norfolk 2009
• Sector Commander, First Patrol Division
o Developed and executed strategies to address crime and disorder through partnerships established
with various civic and governmental organizations.

Police Sergeant (September 2005 – September 2007)

• Executive Officer, Internal Affairs (IAD)
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 o Conducted and supervised administrative investigations as well as investigated internal allegations of
misconduct.
o Supervised personnel, evaluated their performance, ensured training needs.
o Communicated with departmental commands.
o Acted as officer in charge as needed.
o Coordinated duties with other agencies and interacted with citizens.

Police Corporal (May 2003 – September 2005)

• Served as Internal Affairs investigator.
• Line supervisor for the First Patrol Division
o Responsible for developing and implementing training.

Relevant Skills
• Successfully Completed Norfolk Police Department’s Special Weapons and Tactics (ERT) School
• Trained in Crowd Management techniques and served as a squad leader for the Norfolk Police Department’s
Crowd Management Team
• Successfully completed the Virginia Gang Investigators Association Expert School
• Protected Critical Infrastructure Information certified

Education & Training

• CIVIC Leadership Institute (CLI), Norfolk, VA
o Eight-month program for executive leadership collaboration and education through public service to
improve life in Hampton Roads, May 2020
• Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA
o Conferred Master of Public Administration, May 2016
• Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA
o Conferred Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design, December 2000
• University of Virginia (FBI National Academy), Quantico, VA
o Ten-week professional course for law enforcement leaders; 17 Criminal Justice hours; graduated
from the 241st session June 2010.
• The Professional Executive Leadership School (PELS), Richmond VA
o Three week, 120-hours intensive leadership education program conducted in cooperation with the
University of Richmond, November 2009.
• The FBI National Executive Institute (FBI National Academy), Quantico, VA
o Three-week 120-hours intensive professional law enforcement training for chief executives of the
largest law enforcement organizations; graduated from the 41st session September 2018.

Awards & Commendations

• 2020 The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) Certificate of Appreciation:
Contributor as a leader of an accredited agency
• 2019 G.W.C. Brown Legacy Education Fund and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Alpha Phi Lambda Chapter
Humanitarian Award
• 2018 National Organization Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) Attorney General Eric Holder Leadership
Award
• Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police (VACP) 2018 President’s Award
• FBI National Academy Session 241 Excellence in Leadership Award - FBI
• Distinguished Service Medal – Norfolk Police Department
• Police Officer of the Year 2001 – Norfolk Police Department
• Medal of Valor 2001 - Virginia Police Work Dog Association
• Nominated Police Officer of the Year 1991 – Norfolk Police Department
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• Police Officer of the 1st Quarter 1991 – Norfolk Police Department
• Successfully completed Norfolk Police Department’s Special Weapons and Tactics (ERT) School – Norfolk Police
Department
• Thirty-four (34) Commendation Letters /Awards – Norfolk Police Department
Assignments
• Patrol Division: June 1989 to September 1994
• Special Enforcement Division/Metro-Tac: July 1994 to July 1997
• Special Enforcement Division/K9: July 1997 to May 2003
• First Patrol Division: May 2003 to November 2003
• Internal Affairs Division: November 2003 to September 2007
• First Patrol Division: September 2007 to January 2009
• Detective Division: January 2009 to March 2011
• Third Patrol Division: March 2011 to April 2012
• Detective Division: April 2012 to May 2012
• Homeland Security Division: May 2012 to May 2012
• Acting Commanding Officer, Office of Professional Standards: May 2012 to January 2013
• Commanding Officer, Office of Professional Standards: June 2012 to December 2012
• Commanding Officer, First Patrol Division: January 2012 to 2014
• Assistant Chief of Police, Field Operations Bureau: July 2014 to September 2015

Activities & Memberships

• 1985 and 1986 Georgia Southern National Football Champions Division I-AA
• Gubernatorial Appointment to The Virginia State Crime Commission
• Gubernatorial Appointment to The Virginia African American Advisory Board (VAAAB)
• Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) Executive Director Regional Advisory
Group
• Eastern District of Virginia (EDVA) Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN) Grant Committee
• FBI National Academy Associate (FBINAA)
• National Organization Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE)
• International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)
• Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police (VACP)
• Virginia Gang Investigators Association (VGIA)
• American Society for Public Administration (ASPA)
• Former Strength Coach Boys Varsity Basketball Phoebus High School

Publications and High-Level Speaking Engagements

• Boone, L. D. and Moore, A. 'Building Social Capital - Youth Engagement in “At-Opportunity” Communities',
International Association of Chiefs of Police, Police Chief Magazine –Youth Engagement 87, no.8 (August 2020): 52–57
• Boone, L. D. “Policing in the 21st Century”: What Does the Future of Policing Look Like? Introduction to Policing:
Perceptions Versus Reality (Revised First Edition) by Chernoh Wurie, Box 12.1 (2021) pp. 257–258.
• Virginia Congresswoman Elaine Luria | Community Policing Webinar, September 2020 (Virtual)
• Virginia Governor Ralph Northam Hosts Townhall | Racial Equity and Police Reform, August 2020 (Virtual)
• VA House of Delegates Joint Hearing of the House Courts of a Justice and Public Safety Committees |Criminal
Justice Reform re: local law enforcement standards on officer vetting, assessments, duty of officers to report
misconduct, and decertification, July 2020 (Virtual)
• CNN Newsroom |Interview Virginia Police Chief Joined George Floyd Protestors, June 2020 (Virtual)
• FOX News Interview| Brennan Center for Justice senior fellow Theodore Johnson and Norfolk, Virginia Police
Chief Larry Boone weighs in on Trump's executive order on police reform, June 2020 (Virtual)
• Urban Strategies Inc. (USI) Choice MEANS Choice: Conference 2019 (New Orleans)
• Currently serving as the Law Enforcement Analyst for WTKR News 3

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