With a promotion from her captain's post in July, Major Tracy S. Russillo of the Virginia State Police became the highest-ranking woman in the department's history. Russillo, who has spent more than 22 years in law enforcement, graduated from George Mason University in 1988 with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice administration.
For the last three years, Russillo has served as the department's Fairfax Division Commander.
“Tracy Russillo has proven to be an effective, skillful and respected leader within the Department,” said Colonel W. Steven Flaherty, Virginia State Police Superintendent, in a department press release.
“Her extensive field and management experience exemplifies the qualities needed in the position she is about to lead. Tracy’s hard work and dedication will be of great benefit to the Department as it continues to advance its public safety role in this new decade.”
See the links below for more information regarding Russillo's promotion:
August 02, 2011
