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Public Safety Scholarships Awarded

The Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute (VSI) is pleased to announce the awarding of ninety-one (91) scholarships to young people across Virginia … Read More

Identification Cards for Departing Inmates

A huge weight is being lifted from William Tyrone Goodson’s shoulders as he prepares for release from the Norfolk City … Read More

Alexandria Sheriff’s Office Wins First Place and Best Dressed at Regional Honor Guard Competition

The Alexandria Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard took top honors at the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments annual honor guard competition … Read More

Active Shooter Situation Training-Stafford County

In Stafford County, Virginia, on Thursday, March 21, 2013, over 250 teachers, Para-professionals and school administrators participated in a two … Read More

Sheriff C.T. Woody, Jr. Celebrates the Rule of Law

On March 28, 2013, Sheriff C.T. Woody Jr’s Office participated in the Virginia Law Foundation’s Rule of Law Day at … Read More

Technology Used by Newport News Sheriff’s Office to Make Bomb Threat Arrest

The Newport News Sheriff’s Office is sending a strong message that it takes bomb threats seriously. On March 5, 2013, … Read More

Major Ricky Frye & 1st Lt. Charles Richardson Nationally Recognized for Efforts

Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman is pleased to announce that two supervisors in the agency’s Courts and Corrections Division have … Read More

NW3C Training-Online Social Media and Criminal Investigations

Online Social Media and Criminal Investigations Social networking sites are virtual communities. As in any large community, these sites are … Read More

Farmville Detention Center Immigration Centers of America

The first privately run detention facility for illegal immigrants in Virginia, the Farmville Detention Center has proven to be a … Read More

Panic Buttons Summon Deputies-Add Extra Security to Government Buildings

Government employees in and around Culpeper County’s courthouse have felt safer for the past six months after Sheriff Scott Jenkins … Read More

Philip Morris USA Announces Law Enforcement Resource Center

The Enforcement Resource Center — www.contrabandtobacco.com — is a repository of information, intelligence, and resources designed for law enforcement agencies … Read More

School Violence Program

In light of the tragic school shooting incident that occurred recently in Newtown, Connecticut, the Washington County Virginia Sheriff’s Office, … Read More

Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office Executive Team Members Complete Executive Law Enforcement Certification

Three members of the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office executive team completed a new model curriculum for Executive Law Enforcement Certification … Read More

Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office Operation Blue Christmas

This holiday season Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office is hosting Operation Blue Christmas.  This celebration will have three phases. The first phase … Read More

Virginia Board of Corrections Adopts Jail Standards to Address Concerns on the Restraint of Pregnant Prisoners

Richmond, Virginia, November 20, 2012 – The Virginia Sheriffs’ Association (VSA) applauds the recent action taken by the Virginia Board … Read More