The Town of Haymarket hired a new police chief.
Here’s more in a press release issued by town officials:
Mayor David Leake announced the appointment of Eric S. Noble as Police Chief. Chief Noble was selected from a highly qualified pool of over 50 applicants to oversee the police department of the Town of Haymarket, VA.
Chief Noble’s first day will be September 14, 2015.
“Eric’s background and experience makes him a perfect fit for our town. The Town Council and I expect the Chief to build upon the transformation over the past year and to bring the police department to the next level,” said Mayor David Leake. “He has served with distinction for over 27 years in law enforcement and I am confident the town will benefit from his leadership and expertise.”
Chief Noble’s prior experience includes being Division Commander and Assistant Division Commander with the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office. He holds a B.S. in Commerce from UVA, Charlottesville, VA and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy in 2009. Chief Noble is a four time Valor Award recipient; an award honoring local heroes. He received three awards from the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce and a fourth award from the Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Noble takes over from interim chief Greg Smith, who served in the role for about a year, according to Town Manager Brian Henshaw. Smith remains employed by the police department and will assist Noble during the transition. Afterward, he will resign, said Henshaw.
Jim Roop served as the town’s police chief for 17 years. He resigned in July 2014.
