Military, Veterans, Public Safety (MVPS) Council Meeting

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 Christopher Mayers 

Greater Prince William Veterans Treatment Docket Coordinator

Christopher Mayers served as a Sergeant First Class in the United States Army Military Police Corp and has served in many capacities around the world. His combat deployments include Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation New Dawn. In addition to his combat deployments, he served as a Military Police officer and offers over 21 years of experience in physical security and advance police tactics.

Chris retired from the Army in the 10th Mountain Division and started working as a Probation Officer in Fairfax County’s newly formed Veterans Treatment Docket- the first in Virginia. He served Fairfax County for five years. In 2021 he transitioned to Prince William County, Criminal Justice Services as a Senior Probation/Pretrial and took on the additional role as the Greater Prince William Veterans Treatment Coordinator. As the docket grew in its size by adding multiple service tracks and services offered to Justice Involved Veterans, the Board of County Supervisors authorized this to be a county position. Chris now services as the VTD Coordinator and acting Adult Recovery Court Coordinator.

Chris holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Troy University and a M.S.Ed in ICT/Organizational Leadership from the State University of New York and resides in Dumfries, Virginia with his wife and kids.

More information on Greater Prince William Veterans Treatment Docket

The Mission: Of the 178,000 veterans living in Northern Virginia, more than 43,000 reside in Prince William County (per the U.S. Census Bureau, 2020). Veterans face unique needs and challenges. It is estimated that 1 in 15 Veterans have substance use treatment needs, and a significant number are diagnosed with co-occurring mental health disorders including PTSD, TBI and/or have experienced military sexual trauma. Currently, it is estimated that 22 veterans commit suicide a day. These unique challenges have caused many veterans to become entangled in the criminal justice system. Individuals who have Honorably Served our Nation in the military deserve the same opportunities for assistance and care that was afforded to them on Active Duty.

Supervisor Yesli Vega

Prince William Board of County Supervisors, Coles District

About Our Speaker

In addition to her career in law enforcement, Supervisor Vega has served the Prince William community as a mentor to at-risk youth through the Cal Ripken Foundation’s “Badges for Baseball” program. She has also coached her daughter’s youth soccer teams at Northern Virginia Soccer Club, volunteered with Special Olympics and Santa Cops. 

Supervisor Vega is a graduate of American Military University and the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Academy.