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A workplace reunion for father and son
February 12, 2009 | Virginia News
Petersburg police Detective Claiborne Hamilton (left) and Petersburg police Sgt. Chris Walker’s relationship was confirmed recently by a DNA test.Cyber-Dating Out… “Sexting” In
February 11, 2009 | National News
STAFFORD, Va. — Courting lovers by sending candy and flowers is passé. Teens now have found a new way to lure the object of their affection: “sexting”. Sexting is the sending of nude photos of oneself to a boyfriend, girlfriend, crush or casual acquaintance from cellular phones, with or without a sexually explicit message.Double Blow for Police: Less Cash, More Crime
February 10, 2009 | National News
The nation's economic trouble has hit state and local law enforcement, with two out of three large departments reporting budget cuts or hiring freezes. And at the same time, leaders at more than a quarter of the 233 departments that responded to a survey by the Police Executive Research Forum say they are noticing an uptick in property crime that they blame, at least in part, to economic unrest.Newport News chief says reporting crimes online will free up police time
February 9, 2009 | Virginia News
Chief Jim Fox says it would reduce the number of calls officers answer.Faced with looming budget cuts, the Newport News Police Department is encouraging more people to report crimes online to free up officer time.
Ashland Police conduct “Safe & Sober Teen Driving Event”
February 6, 2009 | Virginia News
On Saturday, January 31, 2009, the Ashland Police Department and Hanover County Sheriff’s Office hosted a Safe and Sober Teen Driving Event in the Ashland/Hanover Shopping Center.Va. police warn against further cuts in state law enforcement budget
February 6, 2009 | VACP
By Sara Griffith, The ExaminerRICHMOND – Police officers from across Virginia gathered at the state Capitol on Thursday to urge lawmakers against further cuts in law enforcement funding, saying a drop in funding would undermine their ability to preserve safety and security within their communities.
Arresting Trend: Economic Woes Hit Cops
February 5, 2009 | National News
Survey: Tanking Economy Squeezing Manpower, Resources From Local Law EnforcementAcross the country, the money crunch has gotten so severe that police departments, which are usually the last targeted for budget cuts, have started to feel the economic hard times.
The results of a survey of 233 major police and sheriff's departments released to ABC News show that cities are resorting to law enforcement hiring freezes, potential layoffs and overtime cuts as means to push back against budget crises.
Virginia Beach crime rate falls to 40-year low
February 5, 2009 | Virginia News
The rate of Part I crimes in 2008 was 31.8 per 1,000 residents, the lowest rate since 1967. Part I crimes include violent and property crimes. Violent crimes, including homicide, rape, robbery and aggravated assault, decreased about 5 percent in 2008 compared with the previous year.Chesapeake’s Citizen Police Academy lets citizens see how police work
February 5, 2009 | Virginia News
Mike Kirsch is amazed by all of the split-second decisions police officers have to make.As the course coordinator for Chesapeake's Citizens Police Academy, he has learned a lot about how the police department and police officers operate.
Va. House backs bill to let State Police chaplains invoke Jesus
February 4, 2009 | Virginia News
By TYLER WHITLEY / Richmond Times-Dispatch The House of Delegates today approved a bill that would allow State Police chaplains to pray in the name of Jesus Christ after an emotional floor debate in which delegates quoted the Bible and Thomas Jefferson.
