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Captain Whited will officially assume his new role as Chief on November 1, 2024. He joined the Front Royal Police Department in 2002.

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Chief Kerry Magalis retires October 31, 2024 after 7 years as chief in Front Royal.

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Chief (Ret) Harry Haskins served on the VACP Executive Board for 7 years, culminating in a term as President (1984-1985).

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Settle was recognized by the 2023-24 VACP President Chief Craig L. Branch (Germanna Community College) for his exemplary service to Virginia law...

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Roanoke Police Chief Scott Booth Elected VACP President; Germanna Community College Chief Craig Branch Completes 2023-2024 Term as President

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Officers from Danville, Fairfax County, Hampton, Hanover County, Harrisonburg, Henrico County, Martinsville, Metro Transit (Washington Metro Area...

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

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The Justice Department’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) today announced that it will conduct an organizational...

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Virginia State Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a Smyth County Sheriff's deputy.

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DMV Campaign Aims to Convince Virginians to Buckle Up, Slow Down and Drive Sober

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The move will take effect on July 1, one month after Weeks was named as Interim Chief on June 1.

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“The Town conducted an extensive search with the assistance of the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police to identify the individual who would...

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