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The City of Martinsville announces that Police Chief Robert Fincher will step down from his role as Chief of Police effective January 1, 2026....

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The following are lessons I've learned from and, in some cases, may have done differently if we had the opportunity. A few others are merely things...

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New online platform, powered by SmartJobBoard, connects job seekers with career opportunities across Virginia and beyond while helping agencies...

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William C. “Bill” Martin, 82, of Ashland, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, September 10, 2025. Bill began his career with the Town of Ashland...

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After three decades of dedicated service to the Fredericksburg community, Chief of Police Brian Layton has announced his retirement, effective...

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By virtue of the authority vested by the Constitution of Virginia in the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, there is hereby officially...

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The campaign focuses on rural Virginia, where fatal crash rates per vehicle mile traveled remain higher than in urban areas, and urges everyone to...

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Greene was recognized by the 2024-25 VACP President Chief Scott C. Booth (Roanoke) for her exemplary service to the Association, the Virginia law...

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This inaugural presentation recognized agencies, teams, or individuals for extraordinary achievement in and contribution to roadway safety in the...

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Officers from Blacksburg, Chesterfield Co., Danville, City of Fairfax, Fairfax Co., Hanover Co. James City Co., Lynchburg, Manassas City, Manassas...

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Officers from Arlington, Chesterfield County, Danville, Hanover County, Herndon, James City County, Manassas, Marion, Martinsville, Metro Transit...

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The VACP today recognized fourteen Virginia law enforcement executives with the designation of VACP Certified Law Enforcement Chief Executive or...

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