Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police | News

Warrenton gets new top cop

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:30:41 -0600

It’s official; acting Warrenton Police Chief Lou Battle is now the town’s top cop.

Town Manager Ken McLawhon announced the move Wednesday morning.

Supreme Court: Warrant Needed For GPS Tracking

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:45:27 -0600

The Supreme Court ruled on Monday that police must have a search warrant to place a GPS tracker on a suspect's vehicle. It's a key ruling carving out personal privacy space in the high-tech era. While the ruling was unanimous, the justices split three ways as to whether the decision went far enough.

Governor McDonnell Announces Public Safety Agenda for 2012 Session

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:45:29 -0600

Includes Initiatives to Toughen Penalties for Repeat Drug Dealers, Better Protect Victims of Crime, and Strengthen the Commonwealth for Future Public Safety Needs

Police chiefs discuss terrorism at White House

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:59:03 -0600

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration is providing senior state and local police officials with its analysis of homegrown terrorism incidents, including common signs law enforcement can use to identify violent extremists.

The warning signs identified for police include someone joining a group advocating violence, receiving support from a network that plans attacks or seeking out charismatic leaders who encourage violence. The analysis was conducted by the Homeland Security Department, the FBI and the National Counterterrorism Center.

VACP Partners With The Response Network for Online Training

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 12:13:43 -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.”