News & Announcements
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.
VACP Installs 2011-2012 Executive Board
October 4, 2011 | VACP
Galax Police Chief Richard C. Clark, Jr., becomes 2010-2011 President;Retired Waynesboro Police Chief Douglas Davis completes 2010-2011 term as VACP President
The Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police on September 27th installed the 2011-2012 VACP Executive Board during the Valor Awards Banquet of the association’s annual conference in Norfolk, Virginia. The new board members are:
VACP/VPCF Recognizes Nine Virginia Officers with 2011 Lifesaving Award
September 28, 2011 | VACP
Nine Virginia police officers are the recipients of the 2011 Lifesaving Awards presented by the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police (VACP) and the Virginia Police Chiefs Foundation (VPCF). The awards were announced September 27 at the VACP/VPCF Annual Conference in Norfolk, Virginia.The Lifesaving Award recognizes an officer’s actions that put the officer in harm’s way in an attempt to save the live of another individual. The awards were given to the recipients’ police chiefs to be presented at ceremonies at the officers’ agencies.
The 2011 VACP/VPCF Lifesaving Award recipients are as follows:
Nine Virginia Law Enforcement Officers Receive VACP/VPCF Awards for Valor
September 28, 2011 | VACP
The Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police on September 27, 2011 presented nine Virginia law enforcement officers from four agencies with the Association’s highest honor, the Award for Valor.The awards were presented at the Valor Awards Banquet at the annual conference of the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police, held this year at the Waterside Marriott in Norfolk, Virginia. The awards program is a joint effort of the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police and the Virginia Police Chiefs Foundation.
The Award for Valor recognizes a law enforcement officer who, in the line of duty, performs an act of extraordinary heroism while engaged with an adversary at imminent personal risk. Officers receiving the 2011 Awards for Valor are:
Mr. James Larry Howell Receives the Outstanding Contribution to Law Enforcement Award for 2011
September 28, 2011 | VACP
Mr. James Larry Howell, Lead VCIN Analyst with the Virginia State Police, was honored on September 27, 2011 with the VACP/VPCF Outstanding Contribution to Law Enforcement Award. The award was presented during the Valor Awards Banquet at the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police Annual Conference in Norfolk, VA. The Outstanding Contribution to Law Enforcement Award recognizes one person’s conspicuous act or achievement in the performance of a duty that results in an exceptional and responsible contribution to law enforcement.VACP 2011 President’s Award Presented to Secretary of Public Safety Marla Graff Decker
September 8, 2011 | VACP
Virginia Secretary of Public Safety Marla Graff Decker was honored on September 8 with the 2011 President’s Award for her many years of service to Virginia law enforcement. VACP 2010-2011 President, retired Waynesboro Police Chief Doug Davis, presented the award to Secretary Decker at a reception for Virginia law enforcement officials hosted by Governor Robert McDonnell.
