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Profile: VACP
- Login Count: 1048
- Join Date: 02/04/2008 11:27:52
- Last on: 12/08/2011 15:18:51
- Website: http://www.vachiefs.org
- Location: Glen Allen, VA
- Articles posted by this author:
- VACP Past President Chief (Ret) Harry T. Haskins Passes Away
- VACP Installs 2024-2025 Executive Board
- Virginia State Police Superintendent Col. Gary T. Settle Selected to Receive 2024 VACP President's Award
- Thirty-Six Virginia Law Enforcement Officers Receive 2024 VACP Awards for Valor
- August 2024 VACP Law Enforcement Executive Certifications Awarded
- DOJ Announces an Organizational Assessment of the Charlottesville Police Department
- VACP Recommends Shrouding of Badges for Smyth County Sheriff's Deputy Hunter Reedy
- 2024 Local Heroes Series Features Statewide First Responders
- Derek Weeks Named Salem's Ninth Police Chief
- Ronnie Edmonds Selected as Chief of Police for South Boston
- Retired Salem Police Chief Mike Crawley Named Deputy Chief for Roanoke Police
- Purcellville Announces Appointment of Lt. Barry Dufek as Chief of Police
- Nominations for 2024 HEAT Awards Due July 1!
- VACP Recommends Shrouding of Badges for Charles City County Sergeant Floyd Miles
- VACP Past President Gilbert "Spud" Jackson Passes Away
- Lt. Col. Tricia Powers Retires from VSP; New BASS Director, Dep. Director Appointed
- The Importance of Complete Palm Prints in Virginia
- Governor Youngkin Recognizes May 12-18 As Virginia Police Week; May 15 As Peace Officers Memorial Day
- Chesterfield County Police Chief Jeffrey Katz Announces Retirement
- Safe Cars Save Lives: Drivers Should Check Their Vehicle During Vehicle Safety Recalls Week
- Campaign to Reduce Driving Under the Influence of Cannabis
- Salem Police Chief Michael Crawley Announces Retirement
- Purcellville Police Chief Cynthia McAlister Announces Retirement
- Law Enforcement Associations send joint letter to General Assembly urging them not to support retail sales of marijuana
- Winter 2023/24 VACP Law Enforcement Executive Certifications Awarded
- Alexandria Police Chief Don Hayes to Leave City for New Opportunity
- Danville promotes interim police chief Chris Wiles to head of department
- Summer 2023 VACP Law Enforcement Executive Certifications Awarded
- Virginia Police Chiefs Recognize Twenty-Six Officers with 2023 Awards for Lifesaving
- Thirty-Three Virginia Law Enforcement Officers Receive 2023 VACP Awards for Valor
- FBI Richmond SAC Stanley Meador Selected to Receive 2023 VACP President's Award
- VACP Installs 2023-2024 Executive Board; Germanna Community College Chief Craig Branch Elected VACP President
- City of Richmond Selects New Police Chief
- VACP Past President Chief Frank W. Johnstone Passes Away
- VOICE, Police Chiefs, Hospitals to Meet with Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin to Seek Support for Youth Behavioral Health Initiatives
- Hampton Names New Police Chief
- Retired New Market Police Chief Passes Away
- VACP Recommends Shrouding of Badges for Wintergreen Police Officer Chris Wagner
- Chorus Intelligence establishes Strategic Partnerships with several Chiefs of Police Associations
- Nominations for 2023 HEAT Awards Now Open
- Thea Pirnat Named Leesburg's Chief of Police
- Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Resignation of Secretary Robert Mosier and the Appointment of Terrance Cole as the Next Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security
- Mark Jamison Selected as James City County Police Chief
- Old Dominion University announces the selection of R. Garrett Shelton as Chief of Police
- John T. McKee named chief of Capitol Police
- National Wellness Survey Reveals Changes in Stressors for Public Safety
- Hopewell Welcomes Interim Police Chief Gregory Taylor
- Interim Chief of Police Michael G. Goldsmith to retire from the City of Norfolk
- Middleburg Announces Promotion of Lt. Shaun Jones to Chief of Police
- Culpeper Names New Police Chief
- Inaugural VACP Law Enforcement Executive Certifications Awarded
- William & Mary police chief announces retirement
- Governor Glenn Youngkin’s Statement on Virginia Parole Board Report
- A Holiday Message from VACP President Chief Jeffrey Katz
- VACP Advisory Regarding Donations to Law Enforcement Organizations
- VACP Recommends Shrouding of Badges for Brodnax Police Chief Joseph Carey
- Culpeper Police Chief Chris Jenkins Announces Retirement
- Capitol Police chief to retire after 34-year career
- Deputy Chief Amanda Behan Promoted to Become Winchester's First Female Police Chief
- Virginia State Police Welcomes New Executive Leadership
- HEAT Program Honors Virginia Law Enforcement Agencies and Officers
- VACP Installs 2022-2023 Executive Board; Chesterfield County Police Chief Jeffrey Katz Elected VACP President
- Virginia Division of Capitol Police Recognized by Virginia Chiefs with Special Commendation for Heroism
- Virginia Police Chiefs Recognize Eight Officers with 2022 Awards for Lifesaving
- Nineteen Virginia Law Enforcement Officers & One K-9 Receive 2022 VACP Awards for Valor
- VACP 2022 Outstanding Legislator Award Presented to Senator Mark Obenshain
- VACP 2022 Outstanding Legislator Award Presented to Delegate Rob Bell
- Save Money on Prescription Drugs: Get the First Responders Children's Foundation Drug Discount Card
- Henrico County Police Chief Receives NOBLE Civil Rights Award
- Hanover County Sheriff David Hines Receives 2022 Gary Payne D.A.R.E. Administrator of the Year Award
- Central Virginia Agencies Partner to Reduce Vehicle Theft in Awareness Campaign
- Opinion: Protecting speech and ensuring safety in Virginia after Dobbs
- Hopewell appoints A.J. Starke as permanent police chief after six months as interim
- Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces More Than $37.5M in Criminal Justice Grant Funding
- NBC12 (Richmond) Special Report on Safety in Schools
- Major Troy Aronhalt to Serve As Ashland's Next Chief of Police
- VACP Releases Preliminary Virginia Results of National Wellness Survey for Public Safety Personnel
- Governor Glenn Youngkin Donates First Quarter Salary to VALEAP
- Norfolk Police Chief Announces Retirement
- Ronnie Lewis Named Bedford Police Chief
- Virginia Law Enforcement Leaders Meet with Governor Youngkin About Facial Recognition Technology Legislation
- Culpeper Police Leaders Join Rep. Abigail Spanberger to Introduce Legislation for Funding to Address Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment
- VACP Recommends Shrouding of Badges for Henrico County Police Officer Trey Sutton
- VACP Recommends Shrouding of Badges for Covington Police Officer Caleb Ogilvie
- Blacksburg Police Chief Anthony Wilson to Retire
- Funeral Arrangements Announced for Retired Buena Vista Asst. Chief Phillip "Jay" Patterson
- Town of Colonial Beach Appoints Greg Deaver as New Chief of Police
- VACP Recommends Shrouding of Badges for Bridgewater College Police Officer John Painter & Safety Officer J.J. Jefferson
- December 2021 Issue of Virginia Criminal Justice Bulletin Available
- Town of Ashland Announces Retirement of Police Chief Doug Goodman After 14 Years of Leadership
- FBI Launches Law Enforcement Suicide Data Collection
- “See it in a Different Light” with the Warrenton Police Department
- VACP Recommends Shrouding of Badges for Big Stone Gap Police Officer Michael Chandler
- Supreme Court Law Enforcement Legal Update
- IACP Statement on Receiving COVID-19 Vaccinations
- Governor Ralph S. Northam Proclaims October 11-17 Virginia Police Week
- Albemarle County Police Chief Ron Lantz Announces Retirement Effective March 1, 2022
- VACP Installs 2021-2022 Executive Board; Middleburg Chief A. J. Panebianco Elected VACP President
- Virginia Police Chiefs Recognize Fifty-Three Officers with 2020-21 Awards for Lifesaving
- VACP Recommends Badge Shrouding In Recognition of 9/11 Anniversary
- Germanna Community College Police Chief Craig Branch Selected to Receive 2021 VACP President's Award
- LAST CALL! Wellness Survey for Public Safety Personnel
- LISTEN: VACP Past President Chief Maggie DeBoard and Retired ACLU of Virginia Director Claire Gastañaga Explore Police Use of Force with Moderator William Fralin on 'Radio IQ's Consider This'
- Twenty-Nine Virginia Law Enforcement Officers Receive 2020-21 VACP Awards for Valor
- Virginia Police Chiefs Select Herndon Police Chief Maggie DeBoard & VACP Executive Director Dana Schrad to Receive 2021 Outstanding Contribution to Law Enforcement Award
- Democratic Candidate for Governor Terry McAuliffe Addresses Virginia Police Chiefs
- Republican Candidate for Governor Glenn Youngkin Addresses Virginia Police Chiefs
- VACP Recommends Shrouding of Badges for Pentagon Force Protection Agency Officer Killed in Incident Tuesday
- Governor Northam Announces $485 Million Funding Commitment to Strengthen Virginia’s Behavioral Health System
- VIDEO: VACP News Conference to Address the Mental Health Services Funding Crisis in Virginia
- Virginia DBHDS Announces Closing of Five State Mental Health Institutions to New Admissions "Until Further Notice"
- VSP's Annual "Crime in Virginia" Report Now Available
- Arlington County Manager Appoints New Police Chief, Deputy Chief
- Alexandria Police Chief Michael L. Brown Announces Retirement
- Harrisonburg announces Kelley Warner as Chief of Police
- Hampton names new police chief experienced in reducing crime, gun violence
- James City County chooses former division commander as new police chief
- How VCU Police is changing its approach to mental health and crisis response
- Virginia Police Chiefs Recognize Twenty-Six Officers with 2019 Awards for Lifesaving
- Winchester Police Department announces promotion of Deputy Chief Amanda Behan
- Town of Windsor Issues Statement Regarding Dec. 5, 2020 Traffic Stop
- VACP Statement on Incident in Windsor, Va.
- Culpeper Police Department Awarded National Advanced Re-Accreditation with Meritorious Achievement by CALEA
- VACP Recommends Shrouding of Badges for US Capitol Police Officer William F. "Billy" Evans
- Lexington Hires Angela Greene as Newest Police Chief
- Lexipol Educational Content and Upcoming Webinars
- Alternative Transportation Now Available for Adults and Children Throughout Virginia
- Funeral Arrangements Announced for Master Officer Dowdy
- VACP, VML Issue Joint Letter to Governor Northam Requesting Budget Amendment to Increase "599" Funding
- VACP Recommends Shrouding of Badges for Stanley Police Officer Nick Winum
- Chesterfield police looking for volunteers to help hire new police officers
- Virginia Law Enforcement Urges Defeat of SB 1198
- Fredericksburg Police Department Passes National Accreditation Review
- VACP Past President Chief (Ret) Steve Hanes Passes from COVID-Related Illness
- VACP Requests Shrouding of Badges In Honor of USCP Officer Brian D. Sicknick
- Rubino Appointed Interim Chief of Police for James City County
- Rinehimer Selected for New Assistant County Administrator Position
- Moss tapped as Chilhowie's new police chief
- Bryan Young Selected As Next South Boston Police Chief
- Virginia State Police Achieves Tenth CALEA Accreditation
- Statement from VACP President Regarding "Breonna's Law"
- Prince William hires DC Metro Chief Peter Newsham as county's next police chief
- Traffic Safety Advocates Commend Governor, Lawmakers for Passage of Ban on Handheld Personal Communications Devices while Driving
- Fairfax County Police Chief Edwin C. Roessler, Jr. Announces Plans to Retire in 2021
- CASE STUDY: Harrisonburg Police's Secret Weapon for Achieving VLEPSC Accreditation
- IN MEMORIUM: Retired Kenbridge Police Chief Jesse Carter
- VCU Police and Game Changer recognized for hosting crucial conversations about policing
- National Police Foundation: "Policing in a Time of Elections"
- Chesterfield County Police Dept. Earns Membership to National Missing Kids Readiness Program
- October 2020 Issue of Virginia Criminal Justice Bulletin Available
- City of Poquoson Announces Stephen Keatts to Serve as City's Next Police Chief
- Virginia Law Enforcement Speak Out on Police Reform
- Charles Penn Named Acting Arlington County Police Chief
- CALEA, PowerDMS Announce Upcoming Launch of Free Standards and Policy Platform
- VACP Positions on Police Reform Priorities
- Unredacted OSIG Report Reveals Virginia Parole Board Violated State Law, Own Policies and Procedures
- Radford city police chief to form community advisory panel
- VACP Strategic Partner CRG Offers "911eye" FREE for 30 Days to Virginia Public Safety Agencies
- Virginia Capitol Police Colonel Steve Pike Sworn in as VLEPSC Chairman
- LISTEN: VACP First VP Chief Maggie Deboard talks policing today, needed reforms with WRVA's John Reid
- VACP Recommendations to Move Virginia Law Enforcement Forward
- VACP Statement Regarding the Events in Minneapolis
- VACP Statement to Governor Northam Regarding Mask Mandate
- Richmond International Airport police chief departs after six years at the helm
- Prince William County Police Chief Barry Barnard Announces Retirement
- VACP President's Letter: "National Police Week in Virginia: A Somber Time… for Several Reasons"
- General Assembly Republicans Call for Moratorium on Release of Violent Felons
- Statement from Virginia Parole Board About Temporary Hold on Release of Vincent Martin
- VACP Requests Rescission of Parole of Vincent Martin Pending IG Investigation
- Republican Leaders Urge Governor Northam to Halt Release of Convicted Murderer
- VSP Memo to Agencies on Community Policing Data Collection (HB1250)
- Support the Review of the Virginia Parole Board's Decision to Release Cop Killer
- VIDEO: Case Analysis of the Murder of Richmond Police Officer Michael Connors and the Parole of His Killer
- Arlington County Police Announce Appointment of Adrienne Quigley to Deputy Chief
- VACP Mourns the Passing of Retired Purcellville Police Chief Darryl Smith
- Letter to the Virginia General Assembly from VACP President Chief Howard Hall Regarding the Parole Board's Decision to Release Vincent Martin
- First Responders Children's Foundation Distributes Surgical Grade Masks to Virginia's First Responders in Partnership with VACP & Virginia State Police
- VACP Update on Planned Parole Release of Vincent Martin
- Parole date changed for man who killed Richmond patrolman Michael Connors
- VACP Mourns Passing of Past President William K. "Smokey" Stover
- VACP President's Letter to Governor Northam Opposing Parole Release of Vincent Martin
- Letter from VACP President Howard Hall to the VACP Membership regarding the granting of parole to Vincent Martin
- Opponents have slim chance of reversing parole board decision releasing convicted killer of Richmond officer
- Parole granted for man convicted of killing Richmond officer in 1979, drawing outrage from police
- VACP News: COVID-19 Update #10
- Governor Northam Signs Historic Gun Safety Legislation into Law
- VACP News: COVID-19 Update #8
- VACP News: COVID-19 Update #9
- VACP News: COVID-19 Update #7
- VACP News: COVID-19 Update #5
- VACP News: COVID-19 Update #2
- VACP News: COVID-19 Update #3
- VACP News: COVID-19 Update #4
- VACP News: COVID-19 Update #6
- Governor Northam Issues Statewide Stay at Home Order
- News & Resources for Virginia Law Enforcement for Managing the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Federal and State Officials Launch Virginia Coronavirus Fraud Task Force
- City of Alexandria police commander named new Warrenton Police chief
- VACP Recommends Shrouding of Badges for Newport News Police Office Katie Thyne
- AG Herring Accepting Nominations for the Unsung Hero Awards
- Virginia State Police Launches Trooper Recruitment Website
- Hanover County Sheriff David R. Hines receives national award for "Excellence in Outreach"
- City of Radford Names Jeff Dodson New Police Chief
- Crime Commission Report on Mass Killings and Gun Violence
- VACP Announces New Strategic Partnership with Critical Response Group (CRG)
- NVCC Police Chief Dan Dusseau Receives 2019 Governor's Honor Award
- Norfolk Police take top prize in national lip sync video contest
- On #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, a look inside Fairfax County Police Department's approach to help officers' mental health
- Herring Issues Warning About Self-Administered Sexual Assault Evidence Kits
- Ashland Police Chief Doug Goodman Appointed as CALEA Commissioner
- DRIVE SMART Virginia Executive Director Janet Brooking Receives 2019 VACP President's Award
- VACP Installs 2019-2020 Executive Board; Roanoke County Chief Howard Hall Elected VACP President
- Twenty Virginia Law Enforcement Officers Receive 2019 VACP Awards for Valor
- Latest Educational Content and Free Resources from Lexipol
- VACP Positions on Gun Legislation Proposed for 2019 Special Session of the Virginia General Assembly
- DBHDS Establishes Holiday Hotline for Law Enforcement Providing TDO Custody & Transport
- Chincoteague Taps Fisher as New Police Chief
- After 23 years in the department, William Smith named Richmond Police Chief
- Portsmouth Police Chief Angela Greene sworn into office
- Abuse in Later Life: A Training for Law Enforcement
- June 2019 Issue of Virginia Criminal Justice Bulletin Available
- In Memoriam: NVCJTA Director David S. Vice
- Stafford Sheriff's Office Joins Ring's Neighbors App
- VACP Recommends Shrouding of Badges for National Peace Officers Memorial Day
- September 11 Designated as Annual First Responders Day in Virginia
- Overcoming the Terror of Testifying
- How Ring's 'Neighbors' App Creates Safer, More Connected Communities
- Norfolk PD First in Virginia to Join 'Neighbors' by Ring
- Former Richmond police chief lands job with NFL
- VACP Recommends Shrouding of Badges for Virginia State Police Trooper Dowell
- Erin Schaible Named New City of Fairfax Chief of Police
- VLEPSC Honors Leesburg Police for Achieving Reaccreditation
- Kamran Afzal Appointed as Hopewell's Newest Police Chief
- 'Tis the Season for Giving...
- VACP Recommends Shrouding of Badges for Winchester Police Officer
- Richmond Police Chief Al Durham to retire at end of 2018
- Retired Buena Vista Police Chief Lewis Plogger passes away
- 2017-18 VACP President Col. Kelvin L. Wright Recognizes Norfolk Police Chief Larry Boone with 2018 President's Award
- Twelve Virginia Law Enforcement Officers Receive 2018 VACP Awards for Valor
- Virginia Police Chiefs Select Virginia State Police Special Agent C. Scott Wade to Receive the 2018 Outstanding Contribution to Law Enforcement Award
- Virginia Police Chiefs Select Virginia Beach Police Lt. Scott Humphrey to Receive the 2018 Outstanding Contribution to Law Enforcement Award
- Virginia Police Chiefs Recognize Twenty-Three Officers with 2018 Awards for Lifesaving
- FBI accepting applications for 2019 Honors Internship Program
- Passing of VACP Past President Pat Minetti, Chief of Police (Ret.), Hampton
- Virginia Capitol Police exhibit opens
- August 2018 Edition of the Virginia Criminal Justice Bulletin
- Nine Virginia Law Enforcement Officers Receive 2014 VACP/VPCF Awards for Valor
- Eleven Virginia Law Enforcement Officers Receive 2015 VACP/VPCF Awards for Valor
- Twenty-Two Virginia Law Enforcement Officers to Receive 2016 VACP Awards for Valor
- Twelve Virginia Law Enforcement Officers Receive 2017 VACP Awards for Valor
- Marion makes its choice for next police chief
- Lynchburg police chief announces retirement from LPD to return to active duty
- Sawyer sworn in as West Point police chief; Mawyer honored
- Town of Richlands appoints new police chief
- Harrisonburg announces new Chief of Police
- Merricks named Altavista Police Chief
- Additional $1.3 Million Available to Virginia Localities in School Resource Officer Incentive Grants
- Virginia State Police Announces Executive Staff Promotions, Retirement
- Virginia Union University Announces Christopher J. O'Donnell as Director of Public Safety
- New UVA Police Chief Has Extensive Background in Promoting Diversity
- Lynchburg Commonwealth's Attorney Receives 2014 VACP President's Award
- Virginia Secretary of Public Safety Receives 2015 VACP President's Award
- Virginia State Police Captain Thomas W. Turner to Receive 2016 President's Award
- VACP 2010 Outstanding Legislator Award Presented to Virginia Senator Janet Howell
- Newport News Names Steve Drew Next Chief of Police
- Virginia's Annual Crime Analysis Report Now Available on VSP Website
- Governor Northam Issues Proclamation Recognizing 2018 Virginia Police Week
- Mrs. Jessica Sears Younce of Chesterfield County Recognized with 2016-17 VACP President's Award
- Woodstock Police Department Attains State Accreditation
