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Funeral Arranagements Announced for Retired Buena Vista Asst. Chief Phillip "Jay" Patterson
Posted In: Member News,
Date posted Feb 16

Patterson served the Buena Vista community for 32 years before he retired in 2014. He continued his law enforcement career for an additional seven...

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Town of Colonial Beach Appoints Greg Deaver as New Chief of Police
Posted In: Member News, Virginia News,
Date posted Feb 14

Chief Gregory W. Deaver is 20-year veteran of Virginia law enforcement, previously serving the City of Poquoson and Old Dominion University.

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VACP Recommends Shrouding of Badges for Bridgewater College Police Officer John Painter & Safety Off
Posted In: VA Line of Duty Deaths,
Date posted Feb 1

Shrouding is recommended through the day of funeral services. Our condolences to the Bridgewater College Police Department and the officers' loved...

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Virginia Police Chiefs Recognize Fifty-Three Officers with 2020-21 Awards for Lifesaving
Posted In: Awards,
Date posted Sep 28

Officers from Arlington County, Danville, Gloucester County, Hanover County, Hopewell, Prince George County, Prince William County, Purcellville,...

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Germanna Community College Police Chief Craig Branch Selected to Receive 2021 VACP President's Award
Posted In: Awards,
Date posted Sep 9

Chief Branch was recognized by 2020-21 VACP President Chief Maggie DeBoard for his steadfast dedication to Virginia law enforcement and...

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Twenty-Nine Virginia Law Enforcement Officers Receive 2020-21 VACP Awards for Valor
Posted In: Awards,
Date posted Aug 31

Officers from Arlington County, Colonial Heights, Culpeper, Hanover County, Henrico County, Herndon, Martinsville, Prince William County, Stanley,...

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Virginia Police Chiefs Select DeBoard, Schrad to Receive 2021 OCLE Award
Posted In: Awards,
Date posted Aug 30

Herndon Police Chief Maggie DeBoard & VACP Executive Director Dana Schrad to receive 2021 Outstanding Contribution to Law Enforcement Award in...

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DRIVE SMART Virginia Executive Director Janet Brooking Receives 2019 VACP President's Award
Posted In: Awards,
Date posted Sep 4

Director Brooking recognized for her tireless efforts to raise awareness about distracted driving and champion legislative initiatives that focus on...

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VACP Installs 2019-2020 Executive Board; Roanoke County Chief Howard Hall Elected VACP President
Posted In: VACP News,
Date posted Aug 28

Roanoke County Chief Howard Hall becomes 2019-2020 President; Ashland Police Chief Doug Goodman completes 2018-2019 term as VACP President

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Twenty Virginia Law Enforcement Officers Receive 2019 VACP Awards for Valor
Posted In: Awards,
Date posted Aug 27

Officers from Charlottesville, Fredericksburg, Lynchburg, Prince William County, Suffolk, Louisa County, Wythe County and Virginia State Police...

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Virginia Police Chiefs Recognize Twenty-Six Officers with 2019 Awards for Lifesaving
Posted In: Awards,
Date posted Aug 27

Officers from Danville, Richmond, Roanoke, Virginia Beach, Virginia Dept. of Game & Inland Fisheries, and Virginia State Police honored for their...

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VACP Recommends Shrouding of Badges for Virginia State Police Trooper Dowell
Posted In: VA Line of Duty Deaths, VACP News,
Date posted Feb 5

Trooper Lucas B. Dowell was involved in a fatal shooting incident late on Monday, February 4.

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