To the Editor:
The citizens of Fairfax County are most fortunate to have Colonel Edwin C. Roessler, Jr. as the Chief of Police.
Recently, at the invitation of Colonel Roessler, I had the opportunity and privilege to meet with him. From this meeting, I concluded that he has the sincere desire to work with the citizens of Fairfax County and organizations as the Virginia Citizens Coalition for Police Accountability, Inc. (CCPA). Under his leadership role, Fairfax County has gained a stellar reputation nationally as the safest jurisdiction of our size among the top 50 major cities. He accomplished this through robust partnerships with all members of our uniquely diverse community. His department is comprised of police officers who possess the highest standards of ethics and integrity. This creates the foundation of its ability to deliver a variety of essential police services to protect and serve all members of their community. His police officers perform their very difficult jobs with respect for their community and in compliance with the law.
Unlike his predecessor, Colonel David M. Rohrer, Colonel Roessler will appoint a member of his department to work with the CCPA to afford us the opportunity to work together for the betterment of our community. Our letter to Colonel Rohrer dated May 3, 2010 requesting “that he assign a member of his department to work with us to protect and enrich the quality of life for the people of Fairfax County” was unanswered.
As a result of having Colonel Roessler serve as our Chief of Police, Fairfax County is a safe place to live, work, play, visit, and grow old.
Nicholas R. Beltrante, Esq.
Executive Director
Virginia Citizens Coalition for Police Accountability