Operations Command

Major Stephanie Burch is the Deputy Chief in charge of the Operations Command and is responsible for leading and managing the resources of three Divisions. These include the Precinct 1 Division, Precinct 2 Division and the Investigations Division. These divisions encompass the majority of sworn officers on the Suffolk Police Department. The main focus of the Operations Command is to provide exceptional law enforcement and public service by addressing issues of crime, enhancing safety and improving the quality of life of Suffolk citizens.

Major Burch’s educational achievements include a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from Virginia Tech and a Masters Degree in Human Resource Management from Troy University. She joined the Police Department in 1992 and has worked in various areas of the department to include uniform patrol, administration, and investigations. She is a graduate of the 227th session of the FBI National Academy, the Senior Management Institute for Police and the Police Executive Leadership School through the Virginia Chiefs Foundation. She was awarded the rank of Major in April 2010.