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Town Manager Todd Day announced in a press release this morning the appointment of William K. Kelly, III as the new Chief of Police for the Town of...

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The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is deeply saddened to announce the line of duty death of Officer Terry Bennett after he was struck by a...

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Rockbridge County resident Justin Doll, a retired police chief from Alaska, became the consultant for the City of Lexington. As he went through the...

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Colonel David R. Hines has announced his intention to retire from the Office of the Sheriff effective March 31, 2026, following more than 41 years...

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Chief Dean’s last day will be Feb. 26; recommends promoting from within

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The Leesburg Police Department is pleased to announce that Captain David Smith will be promoted to Deputy Chief of Police, effective Monday,...

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Assistant Chief Anthony Dallman concludes his 31 years of active-duty service on December 16, with his official retirement date set for March 1, 2026.

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Chief Rhoads brings over 25 years of service to the Martinsville Police Department, where he currently serves as Acting Chief of Police. Throughout...

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Leesburg Police Department announces the retirement of Deputy Chief Vanessa Grigsby, the department’s longest-serving member and a pioneering leader...

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Current Vienna Police Chief Jim Morris to Retire Feb. 1; Deputy Chief Dan Janickey Selected Following Nationwide Search

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Buena Vista Police Chief Wayne Handley has announced that he plans to retire from the BVPD at the end of June 2026, marking the end of a...

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On December 4, 2025, Chief Sibert along with members of his staff met with the review board in Charlottesville Virginia and became the 115th...

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