Don Hayes Named Assistant Police Chief In Alexandria

ALEXANDRIA, VA—Alexandria Police Chief Michael L. Brown has named Don Hayes, a 38-year member of the department, as assistant chief of police for operations. The appointment was effective on April 20.

"After a national search, Don was chosen for this position based on his extensive operational experience in local law enforcement and his long and valued service to Alexandria," said Brown in a statement. "His leadership of multiple divisions within the Operations Bureau over the course of his career, along with his dedication to the community we serve, make him an outstanding fit for this new role."

Hayes grew up in the local area and has called Alexandria home for 25 years. He joined the Alexandria Police Department in 1981 and was promoted to sergeant in 1996. After being promoted to lieutenant in 2000, he was commander for the Special Operations Division, Information Services Section and Public Services Section and assistant commander of the Patrol Operations Bureau.

Upon being promoted to captain in 2013, he commanded the Traffic, Parking & Special Events Division and a sector of the Patrol Operations Bureau. He has also commanded the Community Relations Division, where he also served as the department chaplain. He's also overseen the Community Policing Section, School Resource Officer Unit and School Crossing Guard Unit.

Hayes is a graduate of the FBI National Academy and holds numerous certifications. He has a master’s degree in organizational leadership from Johns Hopkins University, a master’s degree in divinity from Liberty University Baptist Theological Seminary and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Bowie State University.