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DMV is currently gauging your department’s level of interest in beginning to accept mobile ID, which will make identity checks faster, safer, and...

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that more than 850,000 vehicles were stolen in the United States in 2024,...

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VACP First Vice President Chief John Clair will begin his duties with the Blacksburg Police Department on June 16, 2025. He most recently served as...

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This year’s statewide Click It or Ticket campaign runs from May 12 to June 1, 2025, reminding everyone to buckle up—every trip,...

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During May, various safety initiatives take place, such as National Youth Traffic Safety Month, Bicycle Safety Month and Motorcycle Safety Awareness...

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Judge Cassidy publishes the Roundabout Traffic Newsletter for judges in Virginia General District Courts. In it, he provides a summary of recent...

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A native of Radford, Moore comes to Bedford from Chesterfield County, where he served as the Leadership Development Training Coordinator. His career...

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Blacksburg Police Chief Todd Brewster has announced that he will retire in July. He began his police career with the Town of Blacksburg in 1999.

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Pihonak joined the town's police force in 1999 and succeeds VACP Past President Maggie DeBoard, who served as Chief from 2012 to 2025.

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Welcome to our new website! We have a brand new look and updated technology in an effort to better serve all our members. We hope that you'll enjoy...

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After a nationwide search to find a replacement for former Superintendent Gary T. Settle, Interim Superintendent Matt Hanley was selected to lead...

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Michael Donivan White was sentenced today to 100 years in federal prison on federal charges related to the November 2021 murder of Big Stone Gap...

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