Chief Maggie A. DeBoard was appointed Chief of Police for the Herndon Police Department in March 2012. She began her career in law enforcement in 1986 with the Fairfax County Police Department, where she served for more than 25 years before retiring as a deputy chief.

Chief DeBoard holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from George Mason University and a Masters of Arts in Security Studies (Homeland Security and Defense), from the Naval Postgraduate School. She is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy. 

Chief DeBoard has extensive experience in community policing, patrol and special operations, training, leadership development, and officer safety and wellness.  During her more than 10 years as Chief, she has brought progressive programs, policies, and practices to the Herndon Police Department, some of which have been recognized nationally and across the state.  Chief DeBoard is a past President of the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police (VACP), having served in that capacity during the police reform movement.  She was recognized by the VACP for her Outstanding Contributions to Law Enforcement as a result of her efforts to advocate for and advance effective and safe policing throughout the state. In 2021, she was appointed by the governor to serve on the Criminal Justice Services Executive Board, where she will serve a four-year term. She is serving a second four-year term on the Virginia Forensic Science Board as the current chair.