News & Announcements
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.
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?
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.
Woodstock is ‘home’ for new chief
March 12, 2012 | Virginia News
WOODSTOCK -- By accepting the job of Woodstock police chief, Eric Reiley achieved his dream of bringing his family home.The Woodstock Town Council unanimously approved the appointment of the Virginia State Police lieutenant at its meeting Tuesday. He takes the post March 19.
New Smithfield police chief has deep local roots
March 12, 2012 | Virginia News
Bowman leaves VMRC to become Smithfield police chiefSMITHFIELD – Despite a four-month search that attracted 41 applicants from around the country, Smithfield's search for a new police chief ended within town limits.
Town of Herndon Appoints New Chief of Police
February 14, 2012 | Virginia News
Herndon, VA (February 8, 2012) – Arthur A. Anselene, town manager of the Town of Herndon, has announced the appointment of Maggie A. DeBoard to the position of Chief of Police. DeBoard assumes her new post on Monday, March 5, 2012.DeBoard comes to the town’s top law enforcement position from the Fairfax County Police Department, where she has served for more than 25 years in positions of increasing responsibility, culminating in her current role as deputy chief, Investigations and Operations Support.
