Department of public safety

Va. Code Ann. § 15.2-842, under Chapter 8. Urban County Executive Form of Government..

Va. Code Ann. § 15.2-842

The department of public safety, if and when established, shall be under the supervision of a director of public safety. Such department may consist of the following divisions:

1. Division of police, in the charge of a chief of police and consisting of such other police officers and personnel as may be appointed.

2. Division of fire protection, in the charge of a fire chief and consisting of such fire fighters and other personnel as may be appointed.