Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police

Warrenton gets new top cop

It’s official; acting Warrenton Police Chief Lou Battle is now the town’s top cop.

Town Manager Ken McLawhon announced the move Wednesday morning.

Supreme Court: Warrant Needed For GPS Tracking

The Supreme Court ruled on Monday that police must have a search warrant to place a GPS tracker on a suspect's vehicle. It's a key ruling carving out personal privacy space in the high-tech era. While the ruling was unanimous, the justices split three ways as to whether the decision went far enough.

Governor McDonnell Announces Public Safety Agenda for 2012 Session

Includes Initiatives to Toughen Penalties for Repeat Drug Dealers, Better Protect Victims of Crime, and Strengthen the Commonwealth for Future Public Safety Needs

Police chiefs discuss terrorism at White House

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration is providing senior state and local police officials with its analysis of homegrown terrorism incidents, including common signs law enforcement can use to identify violent extremists.

The warning signs identified for police include someone joining a group advocating violence, receiving support from a network that plans attacks or seeking out charismatic leaders who encourage…

VACP Midyear Conference Registration Open

Registration is now open for the 2012 VACP Midyear Conference & Business Meeting to be held April 2-3 in Henrico County.

The VACP would like to thank Chief Doug Middleton and the Henrico County Division of Police for being our conference hosts!

2012 Smart, Safe & Sober Traffic Safety Calendars Available

The 2012 SS&S calendars were mailed out in December and include all of the highway safety campaigns held througout the year as well as a number of state and national conferences, trainings, and other events.

If you didn't receive a calendar and would like one (or several!), please contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or your DMV Grant Manager. It's also available as a PDF.

December 28	Report shows US police fatalities rose 13 percent in 2011 as firearms-related killings soared
December 21	Survey: Law Enforcement Overburdened by Failure of Mental Health Departments
December 21	Halifax police chief to take job with sheriff’s department
December 21	Harrisonburg Police Chief to Retire in March
December 20	Chesapeake police officer dies during dive-team training; VACP requests shrouding of badges
December 19	Governor McDonnell Unveils 2013-2014 Budget
December 9	Evidence Confirms Connection Between Two Fatal Shootings on Virginia Tech Campus
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December 21	Halifax police chief to take job with sheriff’s department
December 21	Harrisonburg Police Chief to Retire in March
December 20	Chesapeake police officer dies during dive-team training; VACP requests shrouding of badges
December 19	Governor McDonnell Unveils 2013-2014 Budget
December 9	Evidence Confirms Connection Between Two Fatal Shootings on Virginia Tech Campus
December 8	Funeral arrangements set for Officer Deriek W. Crouse
December 8	State trooper shot, Interstate 95 closed north of Richmond
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December 28	Report shows US police fatalities rose 13 percent in 2011 as firearms-related killings soared
December 21	Survey: Law Enforcement Overburdened by Failure of Mental Health Departments
November 16	Preventing Line of Duty Deaths – A Chief’s Duty
October 25	2011 IACP Community Policing Award Winners, Finalists Announced
August 27	Jennifer S. Love Named Assistant Director of the Security Division
August 17	Law enforcement agencies struggle to replace legendary Crown Victoria fleet
July 5	Robert Foley Named Special Agent in Charge of Administrative Division at FBI Washington Field Office
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October 4	VACP Installs 2011-2012 Executive Board
August 26	VACP Office Back to Normal; Member Area Accessible
April 1	2010 Va. Law Enforcement Challenge Deadline Extended!
March 25	VACP Training Update: March 2011
February 28	VACP Update: February 2011
February 28	2011 General Assembly Final Report
February 28	2011 General Assembly Update: Budget Conference Report
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April 2 – 3, 2012	VACP Midyear Conference 2012 Henrico, VA
August 12 – 15, 2012	VACP/VPCF Annual Conference 2012 Roanoke, VA
October 21 – 24, 2012	FBINAA Va. Chapter 2012 Conference Smith Mountain Lake, VA
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