Ronnie Lewis

Experience

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  City of Lynchburg

  Apr 1994 - Jun 2007

  Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician, Deputy Fire Marshal, Captain of Fire Investigations Unit

  Assigned reviewed cases, oversaw budgeting, managed the fire unit, and trained investigators. Managed large-scale fire scenes that included municipal, state and federal resources. Conducted arson, explosion, and environmental crime investigations. Served as a liaison with municipal, state, and federal authorities to oversee community enhancement projects and enforce fire prevention code.

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  Nationwide

  Jun 2007 - Dec 2008

  Special Investigator

  Investigated claims of suspected insurance fraud and irregularities in fire loss claims. Conducted large loss fire/explosion investigations and maintained partnerships with private, local, state, and federal authorities.

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  Loudoun County Government

  Dec 2008 - Dec 2010

  Field Deputy Sheriff

  Testified in court to present evidence or act as witness in traffic and criminal cases. Patrolled neighborhoods and business areas to recognize and prevent criminal activity, enforce state and local laws, and educate the public on crime prevention.

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  City of Fairfax Police Department

  Jan 2011 - Feb 2022

  Planning and assigning work of subordinates and making operational decisions in line with department policy. In the absence of both the Chief of Police and Deputy Chief may assume the powers, duties and responsibilities of the Chief of Police.• Provide supervision to Lieutenants and Sergeants• Ensure assignment and scheduling of available patrol personnel consistent with allocation/distribution analysis.• Assign, deal or transfer any members within Division• Conduct Staff meetings to discuss effectiveness of operation, procedures and needed changes• Provide administrative review of written memorandums Show less Accountable for managing all social media platforms, news requests, press releases, public relations, media inquiries, community bulletins and writes department’s annual report. • Director of crime prevention and community outreach programs, including Cops & Kids Kickball game, public safety initiatives, and serve as liaison with the Fairfax Police Youth Club• Supervisor for sworn and non-sworn personnel assigned to the Community Services Section, including a team of 10 Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS), and regularly speaks to civic groups, businesses, and organizations• Coordinates and conducts home and business security surveys, manages bicycle registration and safety programs, and assists the School Resource Officers as needed• Maintains relationships with groups such as the Northern Virginia Crime Prevention Association and organizes community events, including National Night Out, Safe Assured ID program, and the Citizen’s Police Academy Show less

  • Captain, Patrol Operations Division Commander

    Jun 2020 - Feb 2022

  • Sergeant, Civil Disturbance Unit (CDU)

    Jun 2018 - Nov 2021

  • Captain, Patrol Operations Division Commander

    Jun 2020 - Jun 2020

  • Captain, Commander Patrol Operations Division

    Jun 2020 - Jun 2020

  • Lieutenant, Patrol Operations Division

    Mar 2019 - May 2020

  • Lieutenant, Community Services Section/Public Information Officer

    Mar 2019 - Apr 2019

  • Sergeant, Community Services Section / Public Information Officer

    Oct 2018 - Feb 2019

  • Sergeant, Criminal Investigations Division

    Jan 2018 - Oct 2018

  • Patrol Sergeant

    Sept 2016 - Jan 2018

  • Forensic Science Crime Scene Investigator/Property Crimes Detective

    Oct 2013 - Sept 2016

  • Patrol Officer

    Jan 2011 - Oct 2013
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  City of Fairfax, Virginia

  Feb 2022 - May 2022

  Captain, Professional Standards Division
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  Town of Bedford, Virginia

  May 2022 - now

  Chief Of Police