Running Code Podcast: Sgt. Thweatt
From Running Code by Newport News Police Department
May 21, 2026 · 32 min · Season 1 · Episode 53
About this episode
Sgt. Richard Thweatt discusses his career and commitment to mentoring younger officers.
Sergeant, soon-to-be Lieutenant, Richard Thweatt is our next guest on the Running Code podcast. While his assignments have varied over a career spanning nearly 30 years, some things have remained consistent for Sgt. Thweatt: his commitment to community and his desire to help mentor and train the younger officers in the department.
People in this episode
Guest: Richard Thweatt
Topics covered
- community engagement
- mentorship
- law enforcement
- career development
- police training
Keywords
- Sgt. Thweatt
- police
- mentorship
- community
- law enforcement
- career
- training
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Newport News Police Department
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