Fairfax County Police Department News

Fairfax County, VA – FCPD is proud to announce the promotions for Assistant Chief, Deputy Chief, Chief of Staff, and Deputy Director of Communications.

“The strongest organizations are built by people who choose service over recognition, and responsibility over convenience,” said Chief Kevin Davis. “These individuals have distinguished themselves through their commitment, character, and meaningful contributions to both our department and the community we serve.”

Gregory Fried has been promoted to the rank of Assistant Chief and will serve as the Assistant Chief of Administration.

Assistant Chief Fried previously served as Chief of Staff for Chief of Police Kevin Davis and as Commander of the Criminal Investigations Division, Cyber and Forensics Bureau, Administrative Support Bureau, and Patrol Bureau IV.  He has also served as Commander of the Franconia District Station, the Crisis Negotiations Team, and the Crime Prevention Program. He began his career with the Fairfax County Police Department in 2004. 

Assistant Chief Fried has a Master of Public Administration degree from Old Dominion University and is pursuing a Master of Public Safety degree at the University of Virginia. He also has a Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice Education from the University of Virginia.

He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, the Senior Management Institute for Police through the Police Executive Research Forum, the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police Professional Executive Leadership School (PELS) at the University of Richmond through the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police, Institute for Leadership in Changing Times (ILCT), and Leadership Fairfax Institute (LFI).

Assistant Chief Fried currently serves on the International Association of Chiefs of Police’s (IACP) Police Administration Committee.

Rachel Levy has been promoted to the rank of Assistant Chief and will serve as the Assistant Chief of Investigations.

Assistant Chief Levy previously served as the Commander of the Major Crimes Bureau. She began her career with the Fairfax County Police Department in 2005. She has served as the Commander of the Administrative Support Bureau, the Resource Management Bureau, the Sully District Station, the Personnel Resource Division, and Assistant Commander of the Franconia District Station. In addition, Assistant Chief Levy served as one of the commanders of the Search and Rescue Team and previously commanded the Crime Prevention Program.

Assistant Chief Levy has a bachelor’s degree in political science from Greensboro College and holds a Master of Public Administration from Norwich University. She also served in the United States Army. Her notable leadership schools include ILCT, PELS, the Senior Management Institute for Police through the Police Executive Research Forum, and most recently, the FBI National Academy.

John Lieb has been promoted to the rank of Assistant Chief and will serve as the Assistant Chief of Operations.

Assistant Chief Lieb began his career with the Fairfax County Police Department in 2003 and most recently served as Commander of the Internal Affairs Bureau. Throughout his career, he has served in a variety of command and leadership assignments, including the Public Affairs Bureau, Sully District Station, Franconia District Station, Crisis Negotiation Unit, and Crime Prevention Program.

Assistant Chief Lieb holds a bachelor’s degree from Duquesne University and is expected to complete a Master of Public Safety degree from the University of Virginia in the Summer of 2026. He has completed the IACP Leadership in Police Organizations program, PELS, and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy. Assistant Chief Lieb is also a recipient of the Chief’s Eagle Award.

Brendan Hooke has been promoted to the rank of Deputy Chief and will serve as Commander of the Major Crimes Bureau. Prior to this assignment, he served as Commander of the Cyber and Forensics Division, where he oversaw the department’s digital forensics, crime scene investigations, technical investigations, identification services, and regional forensic programs.

Deputy Chief Hooke began his career with the Fairfax County Police Department in 2004 and has served in a variety of operational, investigative, and leadership assignments throughout the agency. His experience includes patrol operations in the Mason District, Major Crimes investigations, Intelligence, Narcotics, School Liaison Command, Information Technology, and Digital Forensics. As the department’s first dedicated Digital Forensics Supervisor, he helped establish and expand the agency’s digital evidence and forensic capabilities. Throughout his career, he has led initiatives focused on criminal investigations, public safety technology, organizational modernization, and regional partnerships.

Deputy Chief Hooke earned a Bachelor of Arts in Government from the College of William & Mary, a Master of Forensic Science in High Technology Crime Investigation from George Washington University, and a Graduate Certificate in Forensic Accounting from George Mason University. He is a graduate of PELS and LFI. He also serves on national public safety technology and policy committees through the IACP and the Integrated Justice Information Systems (IJIS) Institute.

Veva Wallace-Spaulding has been promoted to the rank of Deputy Chief and will serve as the Deputy Chief of the Community Partnerships Bureau which includes the Crisis Intervention Team, School Resource Division, and Community Engagement Division. 

Deputy Chief Wallace-Spaulding joined the department in 2007. She has served in a variety of command roles, including Assistant Commander of the Mount Vernon District Station, Commander of the Public Safety Cadet Program, School Liaison Commander, Commander of the Special Investigations Division within the Organized Crime and Intelligence Bureau, and Commander of the Lorton District Station.

Deputy Chief Wallace-Spaulding holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland, College Park, and a Master of Professional Studies from The George Washington University.  Her notable leadership training includes the Emerging Leaders Institute, ILCT, IACP’s Leadership in Police Organizations and the Senior Management Institute for Police.

Erin Weeks has been promoted to the rank of Deputy Chief and will serve as the Deputy Chief of the Internal Affairs Bureau.

Deputy Chief Weeks previously served as the Commander of the Mason District Police Station. Prior to that, she held the role of Assistant Commander in the Violent Crimes Division of the Major Crimes Bureau. Beginning her tenure with the Fairfax County Police Department in 2006 at the Mount Vernon Station, she served in various capacities, including the Mount Vernon Neighborhood Patrol Unit and detective positions within the Violent Crimes Division. Taking on leadership roles, Major Weeks supervised at the West Springfield Station, within the Internal Affairs Bureau and the Homicide Squad.

Deputy Chief Erin Weeks earned her Bachelor’s degree from Radford University and completed professional training programs such as IACP Leadership in Police Organization training, IACP Women’s Leadership Institute, FCPD’s Commander College and the DC Police Leadership Academy. She also attended and successfully completed the University of Chicago’s Police Leadership Academy.   

Pamela Martin has been promoted to the rank of Chief of Staff and will serve as the Chief of Staff for Chief of Police Kevin Davis.

Since joining the Fairfax County Police Department in 2019 as an Administrative Assistant III, Martin has served in a series of increasingly responsible roles, including Administrative Assistant V, Management Analyst I, and Management Analyst II. Throughout her tenure, she has supported executive leadership, coordinated strategic initiatives, managed complex projects, and helped advance organizational priorities across the department. Throughout her career, Martin has demonstrated strong leadership, effective project management skills, and a consistent ability to navigate complex challenges while supporting organizational goals.

Martin was selected into the inaugural cohort of the Chief of Staff Certification – Public Safety Cohort by the University of Virginia’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies.

Martin holds a Bachelor of Arts degree, Cum Laude, from Western Michigan University, where she majored in French and minored in International Business. She is a graduate of LFI and is a licensed Virginia Real Estate Salesperson.

Active in the community, Martin founded the Mind the Memory Golf Classic in 2018, a fundraiser supporting dementia research. She has also served as Vice President of Volunteers for the Union Mill Elementary School Parent-Teacher Association and as a Board Member for the Southwestern Youth Association, where she was recognized as Volunteer of the Year in 2016.

Katherine Watts has been promoted to the rank of Deputy Director of Communications and will serve as the Deputy Director in the Public Affairs Bureau.

Deputy Director Katherine Watts is a 10-year veteran of the Fairfax County Police Department. Watts joined the agency in 2016 as a sworn police officer. She served in patrol at the Mount Vernon District Station before taking on roles as a Community Outreach Officer and Public Information Officer within the Public Affairs Bureau. As the department’s social media coordinator, she oversaw digital communications initiatives, helped expand the department’s online presence, and led innovative public engagement and recruiting campaigns.

Throughout her career, Watts has coordinated communications during major incidents, high-profile events, and department initiatives while helping shape the department’s public messaging and outreach strategies. She has presented nationally on public safety communications and social media strategy through the IACP and Social Media in Law Enforcement (SMILE) conferences.

Watts holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminology, Law and Society from George Mason University, with a minor in Conflict Analysis and Resolution. She has completed professional training in leadership, crisis communications, government communications, and digital engagement through IACP, the Government Social Media Conference, and other public safety communications programs.