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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...

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The 2026 award presentation recognized agencies, teams, or individuals for extraordinary achievement in and contribution to roadway safety in the...

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The City of Hampton announces the pending retirement of Police Chief Jimmie Wideman, effective Oct. 1. Chief Wideman, who assumed leadership of the...

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Officers from Arlington, Fairfax County, James City County, Petersburg, Prince William County, Radford City, Richmond, Shenandoah County, and...

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The Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police & Foundation (VACP) today recognized twenty-four Virginia law enforcement executives with the...

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Officers from Colonial Heights, Fort Belvoir, Halifax, Hanover County, Henrico County, Manassas City, Prince William County, Richmond, Virginia...

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William C. Boyce Jr. was recognized by 2025-26 VACP President Chief John P. Clair (Blacksburg) for his exemplary service to the Virginia law...

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Ms. Julie Couch of the Fairfax County Police Department Criminal Justice Academy is recognized with the VACP Award for Outstanding Contribution to...

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The issuance of this Executive Order addresses a critical need for coordination identified across the Commonwealth this spring through seven...

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Albemarle County Police Chief Sean Reeves has announced his retirement, effective October 1, 2026. His decision will conclude a distinguished career...

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The 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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