Let’s choose one of our own for Purcellville Police Chief

Dear Editor:

I understand that the Town of Purcellville is conducting a nationwide search to find a candidate to replace Chief McAlister who retired from the Purcellville Police Dept. in April. As a business owner and a resident here in Purcellville I feel we have a really qualified candidate that is presently with the Purcellville Police Department.  

Lt. Barry Dufek joined the PPD 8 years ago after serving 16 years with the Loudoun County Police Department, many of those years in a management position. What adds to Lt. Dufek’s qualifications is that he and his family have been residents of Purcellville for 12 years. 

One item that separates him from other members of the PPD is that he checks in with business owners now and then to see how we’re doing and to see if there is anything he can do for us.  

Lt. Dufek is a asset to the PPD and our community. I feel he will be a fantastic Chief of Police for many, many years to come. So I hope the Town can promote within instead of hiring someone who probably never set foot in our town.

Michael Oaks
Purcellville