RADFORD – The City of Radford has announced Jerry Holdaway will serve as its next Police Chief.
Holdaway has served the Radford City Police Department for close to 22 years in an upward progressive tract, moving from Patrol Officer to Interim Police Chief. Throughout his career he has advanced in rank serving as a Senior Police Officer, Corporal, Sergeant,
Lieutenant, Captain, and most recently Interim Police Chief.
Radford City Manager David Ridpath says he thinks Holdaway’s long service to Radford will be beneficial to leading the department.
“Interim Chief Holdaway has represented and served our community well and will continue to do so as Chief, said Ridpath. “He knows the community, is dedicated to the men and women of the department, and knows a life rooted in public safety. Radford appreciates his willingness to serve in this important role for our community.”
Holdaway has a Criminal Justice Degree from Liberty University, is PELS certified by the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police, he also has FBI and VACP executive leadership training.
“I appreciate all the support shown by the Radford City Council, the Radford City Manager’s Office, the Radford City Police Department, and Radford City residents during the Interim Chief period,” said Holdaway. “I am excited about the challenges and opportunities that are ahead of us as a community.”
Mayor, David Horton says he thinks Holdaway’s leadership abilities will serve him well in his new role.
“I’m proud of the job Chief Holdaway has done in his time as interim and throughout his career with RCPD,” said Horton. “He is an outstanding leader and is helping guide our department to be the very best utilizing best practices in law enforcement and public service.
Radford is safer and stronger through his efforts and the future is bright for the RCPD.”
Holdaway will begin his role on Dec. 16, 2023.
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