News & Announcements
VACP President: “Honor fallen police heroes by preventing gun violence”
May 18, 2012 | VACP
This week marks National Police Week, when we commemorate law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. Across America, law enforcement and families of fallen officers, along with civic leaders, lawmakers and members of the public, honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice, including the 163 officers lost in 2011. In Virginia we mourn five of those officers — Adam Bowen, Deriek Crouse, Cameron Justus, Timothy Schock, and William Stiltner — as well as Michael Walizer, who was lost this year.
Virginia’s Annual Crime Analysis Report Now Available
RICHMOND – Virginia’s official and only comprehensive report on local and statewide crime figures for 2011 is now available online at the Virginia State Police Web site at http://www.vsp.virginia.gov. The detailed document, titled Crime in Virginia, provides precise rates and occurrences of crimes committed in towns, cities and counties across the Commonwealth. The report breaks down criminal offenses by the reporting agency as well as arrests by jurisdiction.
Front Royal Police Chief to retire
Richard H. Furr, Front Royal’s Chief of Police, announced today that he will be retiring August 28 after 30 years of service to the citizens of the Town of Front Royal. He began his career with Front Royal on April 22, 1982 as a patrol officer and rose through the ranks to become Chief of Police on April 13, 2009.
VACP Past President Larry Vardell passes away
The VACP regretfully reports that VACP Past President (1990-91) Larry Vardell passed away on April 14, 2012 at his home in Florida. Chief Vardell was the 3rd Chief of the Williamsburg Police Department and remained so for 21 years.
by Roanoke Police Chief Chris Perkins and Sergeant Jeffrey Newman
Since becoming Chief of Police of the Roanoke, Virginia, Police Department, I have often contemplated whether my vision to engage citizens through their desired mode of interaction is the same as the officers, detectives, and supervisors. Community outreach and partnership has led us to venture into a “Cyber Community Policing” philosophy, for lack of a better categorization. However, my fear lies in whether staff shares the philosophy, and if they do, are they truly embracing it?
The following report was presented by VACP Executive Director Dana Schrad at the 2012 VACP Midyear Conference, April 2-3, 2012 in Henrico, VA.
Stephen Monticelli To Assume Command June 4
Funeral arrangements announced for Charles City Co. Deputy Michael C. Walizer
March 31, 2012 | Virginia News
The VACP requests that Virginia law enforcement officers shroud their badges in memory of Deputy Michael C. Walizer through the day of his funeral — Friday, April 6.
By: MARK BOWES | Richmond Times-Dispatch
The Virginia ACLU warned the Virginia State Police on Tuesday that it might be violating federal law and the U.S. Constitution by requiring trooper applicants to make available their social media accounts during the hiring process.
Louisa Police Chief To Take Middleburg Post
The Middleburg Town Council has selected the town’s next police chief. Anthony J. “AJ” Panebianco will take up the position in one month.
