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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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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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Every police officer remembers the challenge of learning a new area. It takes time to memorize streets, understand neighborhoods, discover community...

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Prince George County announces the appointment of John Leach as the police chief of the Prince George County Police Dept. Leach, who currently...

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Chief Ellington retires October 1, 2026 after 10 years as chief and nearly 40 years serving the Town of Farmville

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Chief Rodney "Dan" Riddle retires after 25 years in law enforcement, reflecting on department changes, challenges, a 2020 traffic stop that drew...

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The Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police recommends that all Virginia law enforcement officers shroud their badges in honor of the Carroll...

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