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VACP Past President and Retired Suffolk Police Chief Gilbert "Spud" Jackson has passed away at the age of 89. Spud was chief in Suffolk from 1976 to...

Lieutenant Colonel Eric W. Gowin, a 25-year veteran of the Virginia State Police, previously served as Deputy Director of BASS and replaces...

VACP Immediate Past President Colonel Jeffrey Katz, chief of the Chesterfield County Police Department, is retiring effective May 1.

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

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

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...

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

After a nationwide search, the City of Richmond has named Acting Chief Richard “Rick” Edwards as it's next police chief. Edwards has nearly 24 years...

Chief Johnstone was President of the VACP from 1985-86. Prior to serving as Albemarle County Police Chief from 1984-1989, Chief Johnstone served...

Jimmie Wideman, a lifetime Hampton resident and experienced leader in law enforcement, has been named Hampton's new police chief.

Chief (Ret) Charles Martin Peery, Jr., 69, of New Market, VA passed away June 19, 2023 at the University of Virginia Medical Center.

Gregory Taylor is a veteran of law enforcement, having served the City of Hopewell Police Department for 37 years before retiring. Taylor’s first...