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Communications is the first point of contact for members of the news media with inquiries regarding Henrico County general government. The department also can facilitate Freedom of Information Act requests from news media.

Please call the department at 804-501-4257 or contact these staff members for assistance.

Ben SheppardDirector804-501-4976[email protected]
Steve KnockemusAssistant Director804-501-4476[email protected]
Will JonesMedia Manager804-501-4348[email protected]
Beth SanmartinSenior Public Relations Specialist804-501-4913[email protected]
Ashley BranchPublic Relations Specialist804-501-7251[email protected]

Public Safety Media Relations is the first point of contact for members of the news media with inquiries regarding Police, Fire, Sheriff, Dept. of Emergency Communications (Henrico 911) and Emergency Management.

Karina Bolster Senior Public Safety Media Relations Specialist 804-501-4855 [email protected]
Deborah Cox Senior Public Safety Media Relations Specialist 804-501-5916 [email protected]
Trey Kawugule Senior Public Safety Media Relations Specialist 804-501-5444 [email protected]
Will McCue Senior Public Safety Media Relations Specialist 804-501-5316 [email protected]

Note: For inquiries regarding Henrico County Public Schools, please call (804) 652-3724.