Sergeant Chris Mathias began his law enforcement career on February 14^th 2000 with the Town of Blackstone. Chris was primarily responsible for the design and selection of the new uniform shoulder patch. The design is also featured on the departments’ letterhead, flag and sign which is proudly displayed in front of the Police Department. Chris is also a police instructor and is responsible for providing firearms training to our officers.

Police Officer Larry Chumney began his law enforcement career with the Town of Blackstone Police Department on September 1, 1972. Larry’s continued service makes him the most tenured officer in the department. Larry is a police instructor and is responsible for providing firearms training to our officers.

Police Officer Clyde Rothgeb began his law enforcement career with the Town of Blackstone on March 1^st 1976. Clyde is the second most tenured police officer with the Town. Clyde is a police instructor and was instrumental in organizing the police departments’ “holiday gift” program. Clyde is also certified as a “child seat” installer.

Police Officer Lee Scott began his law enforcement career here in Blackstone on April 7^th 1997. Lee was instrumental in organizing the police departments’ “holiday gift” program. Lee is a police instructor, an Emergency Medical Technician and provides first aid training to officers around the state. Lee also coordinates many police-community functions to include the neighborhood watch night out and student visits to the police station. Lee devotes much time to the youth of our community. Lee is also certified as a “child seat” installer.

Police Officer Tony Mayton recently began his career in law enforcement with the Town of Blackstone on July 23^rd 2003. Tony is currently assigned to the Nottoway County Drug Task Force.