— Information from City of Oxford Communications Specialist Sabrina M. Richards
The City of Oxford has hired Brandon Goins as chief of police.
Goins brings more than 16 years of law enforcement experience focused on leadership, public safety operations and community engagement. He’ll begin his new role on June 8, according to a press statement from the city.
Goins currently is a lieutenant with the Bladensburg Police Department in Prince George’s County, MD.
He has been Watch Commander and Special Operations Division Commander there, and briefly served as Acting Chief of Police. In these positions, he oversaw specialized
enforcement and support units including Criminal Investigations, the Special
Assignment Team (SAT), K-9, Traffic, Quick Response Team, Dispatch, Community
Engagement, Hiring and Recruitment, and personnel assigned to federal task
forces. During his tenure in Bladensburg, Goins helped implement the
department’s plainclothes Special Assignment Team and assisted in the formation
of a tactical response team. These efforts contributed to a reduction in crime
over a three-year period.
Prior to joining the Bladensburg Police Department, Goins served 13 years with the Norfolk Police Department in Virginia. During his career in Norfolk, he worked in several assignments, including the Vice and Narcotics Division as a Detective and Undercover Officer, as well as serving as a Corporal, Sergeant, and Acting Lieutenant in the Gang Suppression Unit.
Throughout his career, Goins conducted undercover investigations involving narcotics, currency counterfeiting, and prostitution for both the Norfolk Police Department and other law enforcement agencies. He also conducted surveillance operations involving murder investigations, gang activity, narcotics, and fugitive apprehension cases utilizing various investigative techniques and technology. Goins has been recognized as a narcotics subject matter expert in both Norfolk General District Court and Norfolk Circuit Court.
“Chief Goins went through a very rigorous and competitive selection process. Oxford was fortunate to have had a group of finalists with proven and accomplished records in law enforcement and significant leadership roles,” said City Manager Brent Taylor. “He is committed not only to bettering himself, but also the department he will lead and the community where he will live. This process included interviews with five different panels,
and Chief Goins consistently demonstrated his experience, leadership, and commitment to community policing. Ultimately, he came through as the best fit for the Oxford community.”
Goins has a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Norfolk State University, where he graduated Cum Laude. He has completed executive law enforcement training through the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association (FBI-LEEDA), the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), and the
Southern Police Institute. He is currently completing the IACP Chief’s Leadership Certification Program. Throughout his career, Goins has received numerous honors and recognitions, including the Hampton Roads Crime Line Top Cop Award, the Norfolk Police Distinguished Service Medal, a Norfolk Police Commendation Letter, and two nominations for Top Cop from the National Association for Police Organizations.
