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NHTSA urges vehicle owners to check their vehicle for open recalls during Vehicle Safety Recalls Week March 4-10, 2024. In 2022 alone, there were...

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The Virginia Cannabis Control Authority asks you to join them in their new campaign to reduce the number of Virginians who drive under the influence...

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Salem Police Chief Michael Crawley announced his retirement yesterday, effective June 1, 2024. Crawley has served Salem’s citizens as a treasured...

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Purcellville Chief of Police Cynthia McAlister announced she will retire on May 1, 2024, after nearly nine years of service to the Town of...

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On Monday, following the House passage of legislation establishing a retail market for marijuana, four of the leading law enforcement associations...

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The VACP today recognized twenty-two Virginia law enforcement executives with the designation of VACP Certified Law Enforcement Chief Executive or...

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Alexandria Police Chief Don Hayes has been tapped for a new assignment at the federal level and will step down from his current post, effective...

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Wiles was selected from among 48 candidates after a national search to replace Scott Booth, who has been credited with drastically reducing crime...

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Officers from Chesapeake, Chesterfield County, Danville, Fairfax County, Gloucester County, Lynchburg, Manassas City, Metro Transit Police (DC),...

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Officers from Chesapeake, Chilhowie, Fairfax City, Fairfax County, Fredericksburg, Hanover County, Manassas City, Pulaski, Richmond, and Virginia...

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Meador was recognized by 2022-23 VACP President Col. Jeffrey S. Katz (Chesterfield County) for his exemplary service to Virginia law enforcement and...

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Germanna Community College Chief Craig Branch becomes 2023-2024 President, the first campus police chief to serve as VACP President. Chesterfield...

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