News & Announcements
Evidence Confirms Connection Between Two Fatal Shootings on Virginia Tech Campus
December 9, 2011 | Virginia News
BLACKSBURG, Va. – Ballistics evidence testing has officially linked the two fatal shootings that occurred Thursday afternoon (Dec. 8, 2011) on the Virginia Tech campus in Blacksburg, Va. Testing conducted by the Virginia Department of Forensic Science has confirmed that both victims were shot by the same weapon.Funeral arrangements set for Officer Deriek W. Crouse
December 8, 2011 | Virginia News
The VACP requests that Virginia law enforcement shroud their badges through Monday, December 12 in honor of Virginia Tech Police Officer Deriek Crouse.State trooper shot, Interstate 95 closed north of Richmond
December 8, 2011 | Virginia News
CAROLINE COUNTY, VA (WTVR) - The southbound lanes of Interstate 95 are closed near the Thornburg exit (mile marker 118).Jon Burkett is reporting a state trooper was shot in that area. Jon reports the injuries are non-life threatening.
Vinton hires new police chief from within
December 8, 2011 | Virginia News
Interim Chief Ben Cook and one other finalist were interviewed out of 27 applicantsThe Vinton Town Council tonight selected Ben Cook, a 10-year veteran of the department and interim chief since July, as police chief.State Crime Commission rejects campus crime notification proposals
December 6, 2011 | Virginia News
Panel fails to support legislation that would require campus police to report deaths and rapes to local authorities.Virginia State Crime Commission backs campus-local police cooperation
November 16, 2011 | Virginia News
RICHMOND, Va. (AP/WTVR) — The Virginia State Crime Commission seems set to embrace legislation to bolster cooperation by campus and local police departments.Roanoke PD’s Internal & External Strategy to a Successful Social Media Experience
November 16, 2011 | Virginia News
by Roanoke Police Chief Chris PerkinsThe Roanoke Police Department has endeavored to embrace social media. This approach is based on the reality that social media does impact both internal and external communication.
Preventing Line of Duty Deaths – A Chief’s Duty
November 16, 2011 | National News
The National Center for the Prevention of Violence Against the Police (National Center) rolled out its first publication, "Preventing Line of Duty Deaths, A Chief’s Duty", at IACP 2011. The mission of the National Center is to prevent violence against the police, and the first publication is a checklist designed to target key areas that agencies can address to reduce officer injury and line of duty deaths.2011 IACP Community Policing Award Winners, Finalists Announced
October 25, 2011 | National News
IACP and Cisco Recognize Agencies for Outstanding Community Policing; Purcellville, Va. Police Selected As WinnerALEXANDRIA, Va. (Sept. 16, 2011) – Director Todd A. Miller, chairman of the Community Policing Committee for the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) is proud to formally announce that five agencies have been selected to receive the 2011 Community Policing Award from IACP and Cisco. Additionally, seven agencies were selected as finalists.
Dumfries names new police chief
October 17, 2011 | Virginia News
Dumfries now has a permanent police chief - Robert Forker.The Dumfries Town Council voted unanimously this week to name Forker to the post that he has held in an interim role for the past two months.
