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Mark Heckler

Mark Heckler

Assistant Chief of Police (Major)

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Assistant Chief of Police at Chesapeake Police Department

  • Education

    • FBI National Academy

      2011 - 2011
      Graduate, 247th Session

      The FBI National Academy is a professional course of study for U.S. and international law enforcement leaders that serves to improve the administration of justice in police departments and agencies at home and abroad and to raise law enforcement standards, knowledge, and cooperation worldwide.Its mission is "to support, promote, and enhance the personal and professional development of law enforcement leaders by preparing them for complex, dynamic, and contemporary challenges through… Show more The FBI National Academy is a professional course of study for U.S. and international law enforcement leaders that serves to improve the administration of justice in police departments and agencies at home and abroad and to raise law enforcement standards, knowledge, and cooperation worldwide.Its mission is "to support, promote, and enhance the personal and professional development of law enforcement leaders by preparing them for complex, dynamic, and contemporary challenges through innovative techniques, facilitating excellence in education and research, and forging partnerships throughout the world." Show less

    • University of Oklahoma

      2015 - 2018
      Master of Arts in Administrative Leadership

    • University of Richmond

      2022 - 2022
      Professional Executive Leadership School (PELS) 50th Session Organizational Leadership

      The Professional Executive Leadership School (PELS) is a partnership between the University of Richmond School of Professional & Continuing Studies and the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police (VACP).The objective of PELS is to acquaint participants with best practices in leadership, challenge them to reflect upon their own leadership competency, and examine ways of achieving both personal and professional growth.The PELS program is conducted on campus for one week a month… Show more The Professional Executive Leadership School (PELS) is a partnership between the University of Richmond School of Professional & Continuing Studies and the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police (VACP).The objective of PELS is to acquaint participants with best practices in leadership, challenge them to reflect upon their own leadership competency, and examine ways of achieving both personal and professional growth.The PELS program is conducted on campus for one week a month for three consecutive months in the spring and fall semesters. Show less

    • Saint Leo University

      2000 - 2010
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Criminal Justice/Police Science Summa Cum Laude

    • University of Virginia

      2011 - 2011
      Graduate Certificate Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

  • Experience

    • Chesapeake Police Department

      Apr 1999 - now
      Assistant Chief of Police (Major)

      Commanding Officer, Investigations Bureau (08/2024 - Present)Commanding Officer, Operations Bureau (10/2022 - 08/2024)Major, Commanding Officer, Support Bureau (9/2020 - 10/2022)Commanding Officer, Fourth Precinct (10/2019 - 9/2020)Commanding Officer, Support Section (10/2016 - 10/2019)Commanding Officer, SWAT Team (6/2010 - 1/2017)Police Liaison to Chesapeake Regional Medical Center (1/2015 - 4/2018)Chesapeake Regional Medical Center Emergency Management Committee (9/2015 - 9/2019)Member, Hampton Roads All Hazards Advisory Committee (UASI/UAWG)Member, CPD-CFD Active Threat Coordination GroupMember, Hampton Roads Incident Management Team (Type III) (8/2017 - 7/2021)Animal Services Liaison (5/2014 - 7/2015)Captain, Commanding Officer, Fifth Precinct (5/2014 - 9/2016)Lieutenant, Executive Officer, Fifth Precinct (3/2010 - 4/2014)SWAT Operator/Breacher (10/2002 - 6/2010)Sergeant, Operations Bureau, Midnight Platoon and Second and Third Precincts (4/2005 - 2/2010)Detective, Special Investigations Section (8/2002 - 3/2005)Patrol/Bicycle Patrol/Community Policing (1999-2002) Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Virginia Law Enforcement Officer Certification

      Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services

    • General Instructor

      Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Mark Heckler
      Professional Executive Leadership School (PELS) Graduate Leadership Award Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police (VACP) and the University of Richmond Mar 2022 The PELS Graduate Leadership Award is given to recognize one member of each PELS class who has demonstrated outstanding leadership abilities throughout the PELS program. The award was established by Porcher Taylor, SPCS professor emeritus and founding chair of paralegal studies.
    • Awarded to Mark Heckler
      Co-Presenter of EMS and Police Partnerships for Better Outcomes from Active Threat Incidents - March 1, 2018 Virginia Emergency Management Symposium - Hot Springs, Virginia
    • Awarded to Mark Heckler
      Co-Presenter of EMS and Police Partnerships for Better Outcomes from Active Threat Incidents National Homeland Security Association Conference - Buffalo, NY Jun 2017
    • Awarded to Mark Heckler
      Co-Presenter of EMS and Police Partnerships for Better Outcomes from Active Threat Incidents Mid-Atlantic Association of Women in Law Enforcement - 31st Annual Conference in Chesapeake, VA Apr 2017

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Chairman

      Issued by Chesapeake Land Bank Authority Citizen Advisory Committee on Jan 2019
      Chesapeake Land Bank Authority Citizen Advisory CommitteeAssociated with Mark Heckler

    • Member of the Board of Advisors

      Issued by Great Bridge Hickory Family YMCA on Mar 2024
      Great Bridge Hickory Family YMCAAssociated with Mark Heckler