News & Announcements Archives
October 2007
Va. Tech alert system stumbles in test
October 9, 2007 | Virginia News
1 announcement warned those on campus that it was an actual emergencyVirginia Tech's sirens-and-loudspeakers warning system did not work as planned during a test yesterday, with one announcement saying it was a real emergency.
Northwest Virginia Regional Task Gang Task Force gets $330,000
October 6, 2007 | Virginia News
The Northwest Virginia Regional Task Gang Task Force has received $330,000 as part of the fiscal 2007 Department of Justice funding.Rep. Frank Wolf, R-10th, announced that the task force would receive the funds to help reduce gangs and gang-related crimes while ensuring public safety.
Funding Cuts for Va. Police Feared
October 5, 2007 | Virginia News
Kaine's Proposal Comes at Time of Higher DemandsLocal police chiefs throughout Virginia fear that public safety cuts are looming at a time when residents in some jurisdictions are demanding that their departments shoulder new responsibility in enforcing federal immigration laws.
Fairfax Preps for Photo Red Restart
October 4, 2007 | Virginia News
Citation-issuing cameras to be placed at as many as 10 Fairfax locations by next year
High-Tech Command Center
October 4, 2007 | Virginia News
First look inside the new Fairfax County Public Safety/Transportation Operations Center
Amherst County agencies roll out mobile command center
October 3, 2007 | Virginia News
Through the combined efforts of the Amherst County Department of Public Safety, the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office and the Town of Amherst Police Department, a new Command/Crime Scene Unit has been added to the county’s fleet of law enforcement and public safety vehicles.Amherst County Sheriff Jimmy Ayers said that while the new vehicle belongs to the three parties, it will be made available to any regional agency needing it.
Northern Virginia gang task force gets funding
October 3, 2007 | Virginia News
Rep. Frank Wolf (R-10th) recently announced that the Northern Virginia Regional Gang Task Force received a $1.77 million grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to continue operating.Richmond Police launch cadet program
October 3, 2007 | Virginia News
Richmond teens will work for department while earning degreeFor the next three years, the cadets, ages 17 and 18, will work for the Richmond Police Department in a civilian capacity while attending school at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College and Virginia Commonwealth University, earning degrees in criminal justice.
After their third year and once they reach the age of 21, the cadets will be prepared to enter an abbreviated version of the police academy that could have them on the streets as sworn officers in a matter of weeks. The cadets will be expected to serve at least two years as Richmond police officers.
Citing Cost, Prince William Delays Immigrant Measures
October 3, 2007 | Virginia News
Support of Crackdown Affirmed Amid New CautionPrince William County supervisors slowed their closely watched crackdown on illegal immigrants yesterday, as one of the nation's most aggressive efforts at local enforcement has run into the reality of budget constraints at a time of declining revenue.
VDOT, DMV, State Police Partner to Reduce Highway Fatalities
October 2, 2007 | Virginia News
Safety Challenge Issued to Virginia DriversMore than 900 people are killed on Virginia’s highways each year. That’s an average of nearly 19 per week or three per day.
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), Virginia State Police (VSP) and Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) are joining forces to improve traffic safety in Virginia through a partnership to put the brakes on highway fatalities.
