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Virginia’s Annual Crime Analysis Report Now Available

Tue, 08 May 2012 09:38:37 -0500

RICHMOND – Virginia’s official and only comprehensive report on local and statewide crime figures for 2011 is now available online at the Virginia State Police Web site at http://www.vsp.virginia.gov. The detailed document, 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.

Front Royal Police Chief to retire

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:45:24 -0500

Richard H. Furr, Front Royal’s Chief of Police, announced today that he will be retiring August 28 after 30 years of service to the citizens of the Town of Front Royal. He began his career with Front Royal on April 22, 1982 as a patrol officer and rose through the ranks to become Chief of Police on April 13, 2009.

VACP Past President Larry Vardell passes away

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 09:22:37 -0500

The VACP regretfully reports that VACP Past President (1990-91) Larry Vardell passed away on April 14, 2012 at his home in Florida. Chief Vardell was the 3rd Chief of the Williamsburg Police Department and remained so for 21 years.

A Shift in Community Policing Strategies - Part 1

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:19:33 -0500

by Roanoke Police Chief Chris Perkins and Sergeant Jeffrey Newman

Since becoming Chief of Police of the Roanoke, Virginia, Police Department, I have often contemplated whether my vision to engage citizens through their desired mode of interaction is the same as the officers, detectives, and supervisors. Community outreach and partnership has led us to venture into a “Cyber Community Policing” philosophy, for lack of a better categorization. However, my fear lies in whether staff shares the philosophy, and if they do, are they truly embracing it?

VACP Update: April, 2012

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:09:12 -0500

The following report was presented by VACP Executive Director Dana Schrad at the 2012 VACP Midyear Conference, April 2-3, 2012 in Henrico, VA.

Columbia, Mo., Deputy Chief Tapped To Lead Harrisonburg Police

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 11:43:41 -0500

Stephen Monticelli To Assume Command June 4

ACLU warns Va. State Police about social-media policy

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 11:41:05 -0500

By: MARK BOWES | Richmond Times-Dispatch

The Virginia ACLU warned the Virginia State Police on Tuesday that it might be violating federal law and the U.S. Constitution by requiring trooper applicants to make available their social media accounts during the hiring process.

Louisa Police Chief To Take Middleburg Post

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 10:34:42 -0500

The Middleburg Town Council has selected the town’s next police chief. Anthony J. “AJ” Panebianco will take up the position in one month.

VACP Partners With The Response Network for Online Training

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 12:13:18 -0500

Now all Virginia law enforcement agencies can join the Virginia Beach Police Department, Newport News Police Department, and Hampton Police Department in benefitting from TRN’s online in-service training courses.

The Response Network simultaneously announces the introduction of its new online in-service training course designed exclusively for all Virginia law enforcement officers — “The Virginia Commonwealth Law Enforcement Legal Updates and Changes in the Law.”