Police

Albemarle County Police Department
Officer Todd Hopwood is responsible for media and community relations and is the department’s liaison to the Latino community. He is eager to meet with groups – churches, community groups, neighborhoods, and schools – to talk about the department’s interests in improving relationships with Latinos. Salvadoran Officer Carlos Valladares, or another one of the department’s four bilingual officers, often accompanies Todd who is interested in suggestions to include potential Latino participants. Contact him at (434) 296-5807 or at hopwoodt@albemarle.org

Charlottesville Police Department
Lt. David Shifflett, Administrative Services Bureau Commander, worked on the department’s LEP policy and is interested in enhancing the department’s relationship and customer service with the city’s Latino population. He invites community input and participation in these goals, including invitations for the department to participate in Latino outreach at churches and community events. Contact him at (434) 970-3999 or shiffled@charlottesville.org