IN MEMORIAM: DEPUTY CHIEF RONALD V. DAVIS
Photo courtesy of Berceuse Funeral and Cremation Traditions - Hampton
Deputy Chief Ronald V. Davis, Sr., 66 passed away unexpectedly on October 3, 2023. He was born on the beautiful US Virgin Island of St. Croix on November 24, 1956 and raised in the town of Christiansted; in the Basin Triangle Housing Community. He came to the US mainland at the age of 17 in 1974 to attend Hampton Institute and made Hampton his home. Ron retired as a Police Major from the Hampton Police Division in 2016 after 39 ½ years of dedicated service. Not long after retirement, Ron began another career by accepting a position with the Hampton University Police Department as the Deputy Police Chief. He was still employed there at his passing. Ron received an Associate of Arts Degree with a major in Police Science from Thomas Nelson Community College, a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in Criminology/ Associates of Arts Degree in Criminology from St. Leo’s College, a Master of Public Administration Degree (MPA)Concentration in Administration of Justice
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from Troy State University and numerous Professional Development Trainings and Affiliations. Ron was a dedicated Law Enforcement Professional who worked to protect and serve the community. He had strong management and motivational leadership abilities; he was capable of remaining calm and delivered results in high pressure situations. He was adept at guiding and influencing others to maintain and follow laws. He established and maintained effective working relationships with employees, agencies, and the public. He had the ability to assist diverse populations with compassion, patience, and understanding. Ron preferred to keep his personal family life private. He was very protective, a great provider and had lots of compassion for his family and friends. Ron was very quiet around family functions with limited interactions. Every personality test he took
