News & Announcements
Deadline extended for JAG Program funding under the Recovery Act of 2009
May 26, 2009 | National News
The Recovery Act Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Formula Program: Local Solicitation deadline has been extended. The new application deadline is 8:00 p.m. ET on June 17, 2009.Obama names Sotomayor as Supreme Court nominee
May 26, 2009 | National News
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- President Obama has chosen federal Judge Sonia Sotomayor as his nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court, two sources told CNN on Tuesday.Sotomayor would be the first Hispanic and third female U.S. Supreme Court justice if confirmed.
Governor Kaine Announces Grants to Establish Crisis Intervention Teams
May 20, 2009 | Virginia News
Five grants to help localities create teams of law enforcement officer and mental health professionalsRICHMOND — Governor Timothy M. Kaine announced May 20 that the Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), in conjunction with the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services, has awarded grants totaling $200,000 to five local mental health agencies that will enable them to establish Crisis Intervention Teams (CITs). The teams will consist of specially-trained law enforcement officers and mental health treatment professionals who enhance law enforcement's response to situations involving persons with mental illness or disability.
Retired Virginia Beach Police Chief loses battle with cancer
May 19, 2009 | VACP
The VACP is saddened to report that Retired Virginia Beach Chief Charles R. Wall passed away Monday night, May 18, 2009, after a courageous battle with cancer. Chief Wall served as President of the VACP from August, 1996 – August, 1997.Funeral services will be held Friday, May 22 in Virginia Beach.
Lynchburg rally organizers say public safety pay shouldn’t get cut
May 18, 2009 | Virginia News
A downtown rally will be held next week to show support for public safety officers slated to take an across-the-board pay cut in the new fiscal year that starts this summer.In Henrico, parents are warned about pill parties
May 15, 2009 | Virginia News
Rather than bringing snacks and sodas to some parties, teens are bringing whatever prescription pills they can glean from around the house.They'll mix them in a bowl and then grab a handful of this "trail mix" without knowing what they're ingesting.
Pharming parties, as they are known, are gaining popularity, said Denise Miller of the Henrico Too Smart 2 Start Coalition.
Deputy police chief in Newport News named Suffolk chief
May 15, 2009 | Virginia News
Thomas E. Bennett will take the job in Suffolk on June 15, according to a statement from City Manager Selena Cuffee-Glenn.Virginia’s Annual Crime Analysis Report Now Available on VSP Web Site
May 14, 2009 | Virginia News
RICHMOND – Virginia’s official and only comprehensive report on local and statewide crime figures for 2008 is now available online at the Virginia State Police Web site at http://www.vsp.virginia.gov, under “Forms & Publications.”The detailed report, 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.
Virginia Law Enforcement Reunites with Mississippi Police for First Time After Hurricane Katrina
May 14, 2009 | Virginia News
Commonwealth’s State & Local Police Honored for Work Following Deadly StormALEXANDRIA, Va. – The Picayune Police Department of Pearl River County, Miss., recognized in a special ceremony, Monday, May 11, 2009, members from the Alexandria Police, Prince William County Police and Virginia State Police for the manpower and logistical support provided in the weeks following Hurricane Katrina. Picayune Police Chief Jim Luke presented each agency with a city proclamation and plaque acknowledging the Virginia agencies’ extraordinary work and assistance.
Could Pay Cuts Make Police Leave?
May 14, 2009 | Virginia News
Lynchburg, VA - Could Lynchburg's skinnier budget impact public safety? A police advocacy group worries the city's 3% pay cut could drive good, needed officers away. The concern is officers can get a better deal somewhere else, meaning higher pay and better benefits. They say holding on to experienced officers is critical to keeping the streets safe.Last year, violent crime in Lynchburg rose 7.4%. This year, the officers hired to fight it will be making less.
