A familiar face has left Alexandria. After 25 years with the Alexandria Police Department, Captain Courtney Ballantine retired last month and just started his new job as deputy chief of the Georgetown University Police Department.
“I love Alexandria, but it was time to start my next chapter,” Ballantine told ALXnow. “It was an amazing journey.”
APD wished Ballantine congratulations in a ceremony with Police Chief Tarrick McGuire at police headquarters.
“On July 10, 2000, he began his journey with the APD, embarking on a long and devoted career in public service,” APD said on Facebook. “He rose through the ranks and served the community with integrity and dedication. Being promoted to Captain in 2022 marked the culmination of a career defined by his commitment to making a positive impact.”
Ballantine, who lives in the Mount Vernon area with his family, commanded the Patrol Operations Division, Special Operations Division, Community Engagement Division, the ACORP Unit, and served as the department’s liaison to the mayor and members of City Council. He joined the department after earning a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Radford University. He was promoted to sergeant in 2007, lieutenant in 2014, was made acting-captain in 2021 and officially became a captain in 2022. In 2023, he graduated from the prestigious FBI National Academy.
“I am not great at parting words,” Ballantine said. “Alexandria will always have a special place in my heart.”
