News & Announcements Archives
July 2007
Attempted Robber Picks the Wrong Victim: Police Captain (Ret) Melvin Jones
July 31, 2007 | Virginia News
Most people who go to an ATM look around before walking up. For Melvin Jones, with 30 years of police work behind him, once isn't enough. But Saturday, the 3rd time wasn't a charm.Culpeper police chief not convinced of training’s worth
July 31, 2007 | Virginia News
Culpeper Police Chief Scott Barlow is not altogether against local participation in federal immigration training.At the same time, he’s not convinced of its worth.
Academy gave residents a look inside Chesapeake Police
July 31, 2007 | Virginia News
For the past 13 weeks, almost two dozen Chesapeake residents have been shooting guns, handling illegal drugs, taking rides in police cars and spending time in the Chesapeake City Jail.The residents aren't criminals, though. They're participants in Chesapeake's Citizens Police Academy.
Danville Police: Gang activity decreasing
July 30, 2007 | Virginia News
When he first became Danville’s police chief in 2003, Philip Broadfoot said that gangs in the city were a big problem.Fast forward four years later and Broadfoot contends that things are moving in the right direction.
Police push for caution along roadways
July 30, 2007 | Virginia News
We all know being a police officer is a dangerous job. They risk their lives every day, and a lot of risk comes from just pulling people over on the ride of the road.In the past decade more than 150 law enforcement officers have been struck and killed by vehicles along side roadways. And now there is a push by law enforcement officials to get people to "move over."
To fight gangs’ lure, police stress learning
July 30, 2007 | Virginia News
A national report says popular gang control strategies are failing to stop violence. Hampton Roads communities are focusing on prevention.Answering the call
July 29, 2007 | Virginia News
When W. Gerald Massengill heard about the shooting deaths of more than 30 students on the campus of Virginia Tech, he was at home, settling into his retirement for the second time.Within the week, he received a phone call from Gov. Timothy M. Kaine. “It was an unexpected phone call,” Massengill said. “I was following what was going on like most people across the commonwealth and across the nation.”
Recent tickets drive home lesson on fees for delegates
July 26, 2007 | Virginia News
Two delegates, architects of the abusive driver fees, have gotten speeding tickets recently.Stafford County Sheriff’s office holds football camp
July 26, 2007 | Virginia News
Children enjoy fun in the sun, learn from law enforcementChesapeake’s voice-activated police car can lend a hand in a pinch
July 25, 2007 | Virginia News
When Anthony Duez was a boy, he could only dream of chasing bad guys and driving a talking car called K.I.T.T.
