News & Announcements
Southampton County deputy sheriff dies in car accident
August 31, 2009 | Virginia News
COURTLAND, VA - The Southampton County Sheriff's Office is saddened by the loss of Deputy Sheriff Christopher Ray, 22, who succumbed to injuries he sustained following a motor vehicle accident early Saturday morning while responding to a call for service.Preliminary investigations show that the vehicle Deputy Ray was riding in, struck a tree that had fallen across the roadway on General Thomas Highway (Rt. 671) near Handsom Road outside of Franklin.
The VACP requests that Virginia law enforcement officers shroud their badges through the day of memorial services for Deputy Christopher Ray - Monday, August 31.
Pr. William, Loudoun Weigh Staying in U.S. Immigration Program
August 27, 2009 | Virginia News
Law enforcement agencies in two Northern Virginia suburbs are reviewing sweeping changes to a federal illegal immigration program before deciding whether to remain involved.Officials with the Prince William County Police Department and the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office said they were reviewing planned changes in their immigration enforcement partnerships with the Department of Homeland Security, known as the 287(g) program.
Alexandrian Becomes City’s 1st Black Police Chief
August 26, 2009 | Virginia News
Earl L. Cook took over as Alexandria's first black police chief Tuesday. Cook, a 30-year veteran of the department, has been acting chief since late last month when then-Chief David P. Baker was arrested for drunken driving in Arlington County.Applications increase for public-safety jobs in Richmond region
August 24, 2009 | Virginia News
The ailing economy appears to be fueling an increased interest in public-safety jobs in the Richmond area, including among people who were laid off from positions in other fields.Area police and fire-rescue agencies are reporting spikes in the number of job applications. Some job seekers who are unemployed -- or who expect they soon will be -- view government jobs as relatively stable options for the long term, officials say.
Because of a tight budget, Hanover County Fire-EMS is only filling "mission-critical" paid positions. But more people are signing up for volunteer slots that they hope will lead to paid jobs in Hanover or with other fire-rescue agencies, said Cris Leonard, volunteer membership coordinator.
Lexington Police Chief Crowder Announces His Retirement
August 24, 2009 | Virginia News
Chief Steven E. Crowder will retire from his position on Dec. 31.Gubernatorial candidate McDonnell pitches his views to police
August 17, 2009 | VACP
NEWPORT NEWS — Republican Bob McDonnell wants lifetime monitoring for violent sexual predators, mandatory sentences for twice-convicted drug dealers and an expanded drug court program if he is elected governor.McDonnell, the state's former attorney general, rolled out his agenda for improving the state's public safety system Wednesday, August 12 at the annual meeting of Virginia police chiefs.
Montgomery County Regional 911 Center Gains Support
August 16, 2009 | Virginia News
Montgomery County agencies press forward on a plan to consolidate their emergency response communications. Radford and Radford University, however, may join forces separate from the larger group.Salem Police Capt. Jeff Dudley Named As Chief Bryant’s Successor
August 13, 2009 | Virginia News
Lt. Tim Guthrie Appointed Next CaptainVACP/VPCF Recognize Twenty-One Virginia Officers with 2009 Lifesaving Award
August 12, 2009 | VACP
Twenty-one Virginia police officers are the recipients of the 2009 Lifesaving Awards presented by the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police (VACP) and the Virginia Police Chiefs Foundation (VPCF). The awards were announced on Tuesday, August 11 at the VACP/VPCF Annual Conference in Newport News, Virginia. The award recipients will be personally presented with their Lifesaving Awards by their agencies at a later date.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.
Seven Virginia Officers Receive 2009 VACP/VPCF Awards for Valor
August 12, 2009 | VACP
The Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police on August 11, 2009 presented seven Virginia police officers from six agencies with the Association's highest honor, the Award for Valor. The awards are presented at the Valor Awards Banquet at the annual conference of the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police, held this year at the Newport News Marriott at City Center in Newport News, Virginia. The awards program is a joint effort of the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police and the Virginia Police Chiefs Foundation.
