Virginia News & Announcements
Incomplete CMV Information on New FR300P Police Crash Reports
September 15, 2008 | Virginia News
Effective October 1, 2008, when DMV receives crash reports that have missing information, they will return the crash report to you for completion with a letter informing you of the missing information needed and a due date for resubmitting the form to DMV.Front Royal police chief to retire on Dec. 1
September 12, 2008 | Virginia News
Ronald Williamson makes decision to leave after serving three years at his current postWilliamson, 50, was named interim chief on July 30, 2005, after Ronald A. Ricucci announced his retirement following a five-year stint as chief.
Grant to help police share crime data
September 3, 2008 | Virginia News
Police in Augusta County, Staunton and Waynesboro will use a $254,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to buy computer software to help them more quickly respond to acts of terrorism and better communicate between the three agencies, officials said Tuesday.After 25 Years, Richmond’s Major Goodall Retires
August 29, 2008 | Virginia News
Effective Aug. 30, Major Daniel A. Goodall Sr. will retire from the Richmond Police Department with 25 years of service to the community.Chesapeake’s police academy sees big increase in grads
August 26, 2008 | Virginia News
Thirty-four of the 37 recruits who joined Chesapeake's police academy six months ago were set to receive their badges Monday night, marking one of the most successful classes in recent memory, police say.The newest officers will fill gaps in a department that an independent review described as understaffed. The class also marks a change in the way the academy is run.
Interim Portsmouth chief delays resignation
August 26, 2008 | Virginia News
Interim Police Chief William Corvello agreed Monday night to stay in his post until at least January, reversing a decision he announced a week ago to resign effective Sept. 1.Corvello spoke about his decision after spending nearly an hour in closed session with the mayor, council members and the city manager on speaker phone at City Hall.
After restrictions, Chesapeake police save on overtime
August 16, 2008 | Virginia News
In the four months since Kelvin Wright was named police chief, he has cut overtime spending significantly and hired a former Marine recruiter to attract new police officers.Chesapeake gun buy-backs may offer gift cards
August 15, 2008 | Virginia News
In a second community meeting called since two young men were shot to death July 1, Police Chief Kelvin Wright made good on a promise to explore a gun buy-back program in Chesapeake.Fatal shooting leads to new vests for Chesapeake police
August 15, 2008 | Virginia News
After an internal investigation into the fatal shooting of Detective Jarrod Shivers in January, Chesapeake police will now issue new tactical vests to its special investigations section.Henrico prohibits soliciting in medians
August 15, 2008 | Virginia News
Ordinance bans selling or distributing from highway to drivers, passengersIt is now illegal to ask for money, pass out fliers or sell anything -- including newspapers -- on any public roadway in Henrico County.
