Richard L. Samuels
Spotsylvania County
September 2, 1988
Had Heart Attack While in Pursuit of Inmate
Sheriff strong since 1933
The Virginia Sheriffs’ Association (VSA) gives a voice to Virginia sheriffs and deputies.
- VSA represents sheriffs and deputies on criminal justice issues, on a state level, before boards, commissions and the legislative bodies of Virginia.
- VSA provides sheriffs, deputies and the public with information about emerging law enforcement issues, corrections, crime prevention and other topics as related to the sheriff’s office.
- VSA is consistently requesting Virginia’s Governor and General Assembly to increase salaries, enhance retirement and improve conditions for deputy sheriffs.
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In the Line of Duty
The Virginia Sheriffs’ Association (VSA) recognizes and honors all the sheriffs and deputies throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia who have died in the line of duty. We will never forget the sacrifices these individuals made while serving the Commonwealth and its citizens.
