On September 2, 2026, the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police presented 55 Virginia law enforcement officers with the inaugural Virginia...
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On September 12, 2026 at 11am, the Virginia Public Safety Foundation will pay tribute to 23 additional public safety officers whose names were...
Read PostThe 2026 award presentation recognized agencies, teams, or individuals for extraordinary achievement in and contribution to roadway safety in the...
Read PostThe City of Hampton announces the pending retirement of Police Chief Jimmie Wideman, effective Oct. 1. Chief Wideman, who assumed leadership of the...
Read PostOfficers from Arlington, Fairfax County, James City County, Petersburg, Prince William County, Radford City, Richmond, Shenandoah County, and...
Read PostThe Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police & Foundation (VACP) today recognized twenty-four Virginia law enforcement executives with the...
Read PostOfficers from Colonial Heights, Fort Belvoir, Halifax, Hanover County, Henrico County, Manassas City, Prince William County, Richmond, Virginia...
Read PostWilliam C. Boyce Jr. was recognized by 2025-26 VACP President Chief John P. Clair (Blacksburg) for his exemplary service to the Virginia law...
Read PostMs. Julie Couch of the Fairfax County Police Department Criminal Justice Academy is recognized with the VACP Award for Outstanding Contribution to...
Read PostThe issuance of this Executive Order addresses a critical need for coordination identified across the Commonwealth this spring through seven...
Read PostAlbemarle County Police Chief Sean Reeves has announced his retirement, effective October 1, 2026. His decision will conclude a distinguished career...
Read PostThe Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police recommends that all Virginia law enforcement officers shroud their badges in honor of Appomattox County...
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