VACP News

The City of Martinsville announces that Police Chief Robert Fincher will step down from his role as Chief of Police effective January 1, 2026....

The following are lessons I've learned from and, in some cases, may have done differently if we had the opportunity. A few others are merely things...

New online platform, powered by SmartJobBoard, connects job seekers with career opportunities across Virginia and beyond while helping agencies...

William C. “Bill” Martin, 82, of Ashland, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, September 10, 2025. Bill began his career with the Town of Ashland...

After three decades of dedicated service to the Fredericksburg community, Chief of Police Brian Layton has announced his retirement, effective...

Greene was recognized by the 2024-25 VACP President Chief Scott C. Booth (Roanoke) for her exemplary service to the Association, the Virginia law...

This inaugural presentation recognized agencies, teams, or individuals for extraordinary achievement in and contribution to roadway safety in the...

Officers from Blacksburg, Chesterfield Co., Danville, City of Fairfax, Fairfax Co., Hanover Co. James City Co., Lynchburg, Manassas City, Manassas...

Officers from Arlington, Chesterfield County, Danville, Hanover County, Herndon, James City County, Manassas, Marion, Martinsville, Metro Transit...

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

Anthony “AJ” Panebianco will begin serving as interim Chief of Police for the City of Lexington on Monday, August 11th and will serve in this...

After more than four years of leading the Lexington Police Department, Chief Angela Greene is departing at the end of the week for a new chapter:...