VACP Recommends Shrouding of Badges for Virginia Corrections Officer Jeremy Lewis Hall
The Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police recommends that all Virginia law enforcement officers shroud their badges in honor of Virginia Corrections Officer Jeremy Lewis Hall, 40, who died following a "violent attack" by an inmate at River North Correctional Center on November 17, 2025.
Shrouding is recommended through the day of funeral services, TBD.
The VACP expresses our sincerest condolences to VADOC Director Chad Dotson, Senior Deputy Director Joseph Walters, and to the family, friends and colleagues of Corrections Officer Hall. Our prayers are with them at this most difficult time.
“Corrections officers are part of the greater law-enforcement community and their sacrifices should be solemn reminder for all of us of the dangers they face," said VACP President Chief John Patrick Clair (Blacksburg).
VADOC Provides Update on Fatal Attack at River North Correctional Center
November 17, 2025
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA — The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) Office of Law Enforcement Services (OLES) continues to investigate the deadly Monday morning attack by an inmate at River North Correctional Center.
Corrections Officer Jeremy Lewis Hall, 40, was killed in the vicious attack. Officer Hall had been an employee with the VADOC since April 25, 2024.
“Our agency, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and corrections professionals around the nation join us in mourning the loss of Officer Hall,” said VADOC Director Chad Dotson. “Our hearts continue to be with Officer Hall’s family, friends, and his fellow public safety heroes at River North.”
Two additional Officers were treated at a local hospital following the attack. Both have now been released.
“Please join me in wishing a full recovery to those officers, along with extending support to their families and friends,” said Director Dotson.
The attack occurred at approximately 7:53 a.m. Monday, November 17.
More information will be released as it becomes available.