SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – Captain Robert Fahrman has been promoted to Deputy Chief with the Suffolk Police Department effective Thursday, Aug. 6, according to current Deputy Chief James “Danny” Buie.
Fahrman joined SPD in July 2007 and has served in many different roles within the department, including his current role as commander of the Suffolk SWAT Team. He has served in that role since 2014.
Fahrman, a veteran of the US Army, received a Medal of Valor, a Lifesaving Award, a Supervisor of the Year Award, a Community Service Award and several departmental commendations…