VACP News

After 32 years of service in law enforcement, Colonel Matthew D. Hanley, Superintendent of Virginia State Police, has issued the following...

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...

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...

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

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.

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

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

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...

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

After serving five years as chief of the Virginia Port Authority Police Department, Chief Mona McLaurin retires December 30, 2025 and will be...

Corrections Officer Jeremy Hall was killed November 17 in a vicious attack by a River North Correctional Center inmate

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