Office of the Colonel

The Office of the Colonel is comprised of the Chief of Law Enforcement and the Deputy Chief of Law Enforcement who are responsible for the overall operations and efficiencies of the Marine Police Division and Operations Center.

Contact

Virginia Marine Police
380 Fenwick Road
FT. Monroe, VA 23651
757-247-2200
mpo.colonel@mrc.virginia.gov

Command Staff

Colonel Matthew Rogers

Matthew Rogers began his law enforcement career in 2002 with the Smithfield Police Department. Since that time, he has served in various capacities and promoting through the ranks to Deputy Chief of Police. Colonel Rogers holds a bachelor’s degree in Business and a master’s degree in Business Administration, both from Liberty University. He is a graduate of the prestigious FBI National Academy representing the 255th session.

Lieutenant Colonel Herbert Bell

Herbert Bell has been in Law Enforcement for 27 years. He began his law enforcement career with the Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office. He joined Virginia Marine Police in 2005 and since then, he has promoted through the ranks to Lieutenant Colonel. He is a graduate of the Southern Police Institute Administrative Officer’s Course in Louisville Kentucky 134th session. He enjoys spending quality time with family and friends.