NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Norfolk has a new chief of police.
City Manager Marcus Jones tapped Capt. Michael Goldsmith for the post on Tuesday.
Goldsmith has worked for the department since 1989. He has supervised investigative, patrol and tactical units throughout his career. He has also managed patrol responses and critical incidents involving the special operations team.
Goldsmith also served as the commanding officer of the Office of Professional Standards where he supervised administrative investigations about police misconduct and citizen complaints.
Goldsmith replaces acting chief Sharon Chamberlin. Chamberlin was put in the job in 2011 following the retirement of Bruce Marquis.
