Prince William Police Chief to Retire

Prince William County police Chief Steve Hudson will retire April 1 after 34 years of service, according to a county press release.

Hudson announced his retirement Tuesday. Hudson was promoted to head the department in 2013 after serving 30 years as a patrol officer, a plain-clothes detective, sergeant and first sergeant. During his career, he also served as a SWAT team leader and academy instructor.

Hudson was the county’s third police chief.

“I have been immensely blessed to work in the law-enforcement profession since 1980 and with the Prince William County Police Department since 1982,” Hudson said in his announcement. “I am genuinely grateful for the many opportunities afforded me and my family by Prince William County; and that gratitude extends to the police department staff, the county executive’s office, the board of supervisors, and most importantly, the citizens of this county.”

Deputy Chief of Police Barry Barnard will serve as acting police chief until a national search to fill the position is concluded.

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