News & Announcements
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.
VACP President’s Letter to the Editor of the Richmond Times-Dispatch
March 9, 2012 | VACP
VACP President Chief Rick Clark (Galax) addresses an editorial that ran in the Richmond Times-Dispatch on March 7, 2012 titled "Law Enforcement: Fallujah, Va.?".Letter from VACP President Chief Rick Clark to the Virginia General Assembly
February 28, 2012 | VACP
To the Members of the Senate and House:The Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police represents municipal, county, campus law enforcement and state police officers who provide services to over sixty (60) per cent of the citizens of Virginia. The safety of the citizens we serve is a core function of government.
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.
Warrenton gets new top cop
February 8, 2012 | Virginia News
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
January 24, 2012 | National News
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
January 19, 2012 | Virginia News
Includes Initiatives to Toughen Penalties for Repeat Drug Dealers, Better Protect Victims of Crime, and Strengthen the Commonwealth for Future Public Safety NeedsPolice chiefs discuss terrorism at White House
January 18, 2012 | National News
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 violence. The analysis was conducted by the Homeland Security Department, the FBI and the National Counterterrorism Center.
Report shows US police fatalities rose 13 percent in 2011 as firearms-related killings soared
December 28, 2011 | National News
The number of fatalities from departments across the country caused by firearms made 2011 one of the deadliest years in recent history for U.S. law enforcement.Across the nation, 173 officers died in the line of duty, up 13 percent from 153 the year before, according to numbers as of Wednesday compiled by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. Five officers were killed in Virginia in 2011.
