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SJ 316

Commending Erin Schaible.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Saddam Salim

Ceremonial Virginia resolution commends Erin Schaible on retirement as City of Fairfax Police Chief, highlighting the first female chief; no policy or funding changes accompany it.

Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ316ER)
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Bill Summary · SJ 316

Summary of Senate Joint Resolution 316 (SJ316)

Overview

SJ316 is a concurrent resolution in the Virginia General Assembly that commends Erin Schaible on the occasion of her retirement as chief of the City of Fairfax Police Department. The measure recognizes Schaible’s decades of service, leadership, and community impact. It passed both chambers and was enrolled as SJ316ER.

Purpose and Intent

  • Officially acknowledge and commend Erin Schaible for her long career in law enforcement, leadership achievements, and dedication to the Fairfax community.
  • Highlight Schaible’s historic milestone as the first female chief of the City of Fairfax Police Department (appointed February 2019).
  • Express admiration for her vision, integrity, and commitment to public safety and community partnerships.
  • Provide a formal expression of appreciation from the General Assembly, including delivery of a commemorative copy to Schaible.

Key Provisions and Content

  • Recitals detailing Schaible’s career path, including:
    • Early career with Fairfax County Police Department, serving at multiple stations and holding command assignments in Organized Crime and Narcotics, Internal Affairs, and Resource Management.
    • Leadership roles such as Patrol Bureau commander for Division II (Mason and McLean stations, Community Resources Division, Gang Unit, Field Training Program) and oversight of emergency operations, school resource officer program, crime prevention, and restorative justice initiatives.
    • Notable accomplishments in budget management, logistics, property/evidence, records and facilities, and community policing.
    • Historical significance as the first female chief of the City of Fairfax Police Department in 2019.
  • A formal resolution: “That the General Assembly hereby commend Erin Schaible on the occasion of her retirement as chief of the City of Fairfax Police Department,” followed by an instruction for the Clerk of the Senate to prepare a copy for presentation.
  • No substantive policy changes, regulatory amendments, or appropriations accompany the resolution.
  • Administrative details: the Clerk is to present a copy to Schaible as an expression of the General Assembly’s admiration.

Affected Parties and Impact

  • Primary: Erin Schaible (honoree) and, more broadly, the Fairfax County/City of Fairfax law-enforcement community.
  • Secondary: The Fairfax community and readers who recognize law-enforcement leadership and service.
  • Fiscal/operational impact: None expected; ceremonial recognition with no new programs or funding.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: January 27, 2025.
  • House and Senate actions: Engrossed/Agreed by Senate January 30, 2025; Agreed to by House of Delegates February 3, 2025.
  • Enrolled: Early February 2025 (SJ316ER reflects the enrolled text).
  • Effective date: Ceremonial resolution; no separate effective or operative date beyond passage.

Notes

SJ316ER serves as a formal, non-binding commendation recognizing Erin Schaible’s leadership and service, culminating in a ceremonial token of appreciation from the General Assembly.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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