Chief
Portsmouth Police Department
Portsmouth, Virginia, United States
Colonel Stephen Jenkins is the Chief of Police for Portsmouth, VA, overseeing law enforcement in the state's ninth-largest city. Appointed Assistant Chief in December 2021 and Chief in January 2023, he holds a B.S. in Sociology/Criminal Justice from Virginia State University, an M.S. in Organizational Leadership, and an MBA from Columbia Southern University. Jenkins completed leadership training through IACP, VACP/University of Richmond’s PELS, PERF’s Senior Management Institute, and the University of Chicago’s Policing Leadership Academy. He is a Certified Law Enforcement Command Executive by VACP. A member of organizations including NOBLE, IACP, VACP, Omega Psi Phi, Prince Hall Shriners, and Masons, Jenkins is dedicated to professional excellence and community service.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM MT