Christopher Rizzuti
Summary
Police officer with over 17 years of service with Chesterfield County Police Department. Currently serving as CCPD's Digital Content Coordinator. Dedicated and reliable with strong communication, public speaking and problem-solving skills. Possesses foundational knowledge in law enforcement procedures, instruction and criminal justice. Committed to fostering community safety and trust while upholding the highest standards of integrity, performance and professionalism.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer, Corporal
Chesterfield County Police Department
07.2007 - Current
- CCPD Digital Content Coordinator: Responsible for external and internal communication though creation and management of media channels and researched, created and produced hundreds of hours of original audio and visual digital content.
- Appeared on-air, online and at live events as a department spokesperson. Researched and wrote audience-specific content regarding crime, drugs and active threat response at many law enforcement, community, school and church events to establish partnerships with local media and stakeholders (including FBI Richmond).
- Taught and spoke at CCPD Community Academy, Teen Academy, Chesterfield Police Experience and Crime Solvers Scholastic Program meetings (12+ years experience).
- Served as Crime Solvers Coordinator for Chesterfield County/Colonial Heights. Responsible for selecting and distributing messaging for major and/or highlighted crimes and organizing the logistics of Crime Solvers Scholastic Program and its scholarship.
- Acted as patrol officer (2007-2012), part-time recruiter, certified general instructor, certified school resource officer, recruit mentor, Police Activities League officer, certified CISM peer support officer, Bridge Project officer (2015), hostage negotiation team squad leader, honor guard squad leader (2011-2021), Production Team leader and creator and assistant Public Information Officer.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA06.2007
Skills
- Public Speaking
- Report Research and Preparation
- Hostage Negotiation
- Tactical Communication
- Applying for Grants
- Budgeting
- Social Media Management
- Digital Content Production
- New Program Development
- Team Leadership
- Media and Messaging
- Event Planning and Development
Websites
Accomplishments
- Life-Saving Medal
- Chief Commendations
- Bronze Telly Award for General Documentary
- Achievement Award
- Unit Citation
Certification
- Chesterfield County Employee Leadership Institute
- Police General Instructor
- CISM Peer Support Officer
- FBI-Trained Hostage Negotiator
- School Resource Officer
Timeline
Police Officer, Corporal
Chesterfield County Police Department
07.2007 - Current
- Chesterfield County Employee Leadership Institute
- Police General Instructor
- CISM Peer Support Officer
- FBI-Trained Hostage Negotiator
- School Resource Officer
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Virginia Commonwealth University
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