Public Information Office

The Public Information Office is responsible for providing vital information in a timely manner to both the citizens of Norfolk as well as print, television, radio, and internet media representatives. In fulfilling the office’s mission, staff members are involved in the statewide AMBER Alert program, the Hampton Roads Regional Media Council, and the Hampton Roads Regional Crime Line Association.

Master Police Officer Chris Amos		Public Information Specialist Karen Parker-Chesson

The Norfolk Crime Line remains a powerful and effective tool providing investigators valuable information on a variety of cases. The Public Information Officer continues as the Norfolk Police Department’s Crime Line Coordinator and is responsible for collecting information from active cases and relaying that information to the general public through local media outlets.