Kelley Warner, deputy chief in Abington, Pennsylvania, was chosen by Harrisonburg City Manager Eric Campbell as the new chief of police for the Harrisonburg Police Department (HPD), according to a press release sent by the city Friday.
Warner is replacing former police chief Eric English, who resigned in 2020 to serve as the police chief in Henrico County.Â
According to the press release, Campbell said he selected Warner because of her âextensiveâ education and leadership experiences and focus on policing values that the HPD holds.Â
Warner worked with the Abington Township police department for 32 years, serving in several positions, including Division Commander of Community Policing and Patrol Lieutenant, before becoming Deputy Chief of Police in 2017. She has a bachelorâs degree and masterâs degree in criminal justice and attended the FBI National Academy.Â