Administration

Chief Kahle Magalis assumed the duties of Chief of Police for the Front Royal Police Department in October of 2017.  Magalis previously served as Major at the Warren County Sheriff’s Office where he had been employed since 1998.  Chief Magalis is a graduate of the 264^th session of the FBI National Academy. 

Major Kevin Nicewarner is responsible for managing the overall direction and supervision of the Front Royal Police Department.  He has been with the Front Royal Police Department since 1994 as a Reserve Officer and moved forward into a command position in 2014.  

Captain Ryman is responsible for overseeing the operations of the Uniformed Patrol Division to ensure compliance with the Department's policies, procedures, regulations and standards. Captain Ryman is also Commander of the Emergency Services Team and the Crisis Negotiations Team of the Front Royal Police Department and is the appointed liaison to the Front Royal Police Foundation and the Warren Memorial Emergency Management Team. Captain Jason Ryman is a graduate of the Administrative Officers Course (#135) of the Southern Police Institute at the University of Louisville. 

Captain Crystal Cline has been with the force since 2001 as a civilian and then moved forward as a certified police officer in 2003.  Captain Cline is a graduate of Roanoke College and a graduate of the Law Enforcement Officer Basic #74.  

Captain Crystal Cline is responsible for overseeing the operations of the Criminal Investigations Division, Drug Task Force, Communications Division, Records Division and the Evidence Division.  She is also appointed as the training coordinator for the department.