Bryan Norwood, Richmond's New Police ChiefDoug Wilder to replace the recently departed Rodney Monroe in October, 2008. Previously, Norwood served as the Police Chief in Bridgeport, CT. He is 42 years old and has a reputation for active community engagement and leading by example.[1]Service in Richmond
Norwood's service in Richmond began with his swearing-in ceremony on Monday, November 3, 2008. The event took place in front of about 300 attendees at Coburn Hall at Virginia Union University. His duties include managing the Richmond Police Department's 760 officers. Norwood's starting annual salary is listed at $140,000.[2]
Professional Career
Bryan Norwood Swearing InHis role as Chief of Police in Bridgeport began in July of 2006 and lasted only three years. During that time he fought for tighter controls over budgets and personnel issues. The Bridgeport Police budget was about $42 million compared to the Richmond Police Department budget nearly twice that size.[3]
