Yes, Virginia Beach, there is a new-thinking sheriff By Kathy Adams The Virginian-Pilot December 30, 2013 http://hamptonroads.com/2013/12/yes-virginia-beach-there-newthinking-sheriff A 1997 Virginian-Pilot voting guide described then-Sen. Ken Stolle this way: “Former police officer who pushed for abolition of parole, mandatory minimum jail sentences, punishing violent juveniles as adults.” When he ran for sheriff in 2009, he pledged…
Virginia Beach Sheriff Ken Stolle will chat live with Virginian-Pilot readers about the city jail, criminal justice, and mental health on Monday, December 30, at noon. Virginian-Pilot reporter Kathy Adams will moderate the event. To participate: 1. Email your questions to Kathy Adams no later than 11:30 a.m. Monday. 2. Tweet your questions to @PilotVaBeach…
Stacey Kincaid, Fairfax County’s first woman sheriff, hopes to usher in more change By Justin Jouvenal The Washington Post Published: December 23, 2013 Link: http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/crime/fairfax-countys-first-woman-sheriff-begins-work/2013/12/23/294413c2-5c4e-11e3-bc56-c6ca94801fac_story.html?wprss=rss_local Stacey Kincaid made history when she won Fairfax County’s race for sheriff in November: All of her predecessors in the 271-year history of the office — 76 total — were men.…
Virginia Sheriffs’ Association Executive Director John Jones joined Sheriff Vanessa Crawford at her swearing-in ceremony on Friday night. In 2005, Sheriff Crawford was sworn in as Petersburg’s first African-American female sheriff. She was born and raised in the Petersburg, attended Petersburg Public Schools, and received her B.S. degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. Sheriff Crawford is…
For Immediate Release Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office December 19, 2013 Spotsylvania, VA – The Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office is hosting its 2nd Annual Operation Blue Christmas during the holiday season. The celebration has three phases: First Phase – Stuff a Cruiser took place on December 6, 13, and 14 took place at Spotsylvania Towne Center, Spotsylvania Kohl’s, and…
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Sheriff’s retirement may open door for chosen successor By Mark Bowes Richmond Times-Dispatch Posted: Wednesday, December 18, 2013 12:00 am http://www.timesdispatch.com/news/local/chesterfield/chesterfield-sheriff-retiring/article_cf1e3412-4bae-54c9-93bc-06c88e642654.html Chesterfield County Sheriff Dennis S. Proffitt has announced his retirement with two years left in his term in a move that allows his handpicked successor — a former county police commander — to be…
Gov. McDonnell to Increase Law Enforcement Budget WRIC-TV 8 News Posted: Dec 17, 2013 5:42 PM EST Updated: Dec 17, 2013 5:42 PM EST http://www.wric.com/story/24245163/gov-mcdonnell-to-increase-law-enforcement-budget?fb_action_ids=495191563915703&fb_action_types=og.recommends&fb_ref=.UrDxbl8huy8.like&fb_source=aggregation&fb_aggregation_id=288381481237582 NEW KENT (WRIC) – New Kent County has a population of 20,000, but only 16 full-time patrol officers on the streets. The New Kent Sheriff’s Office is the primary law…
SUFFOLK, VA – Today incoming Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee S. Chris Jones (R-Suffolk) announced the appointment of House Appropriations Subcommittee Chairs for the 2014 Session. In an effort to streamline and improve the efficiency of the committee structure, the number of subcommittees is being reduced from ten to eight. “Reducing the number of…
RICHMOND – Governor Bob McDonnell announced today a key recommendation of $28.9 million for sheriffs and jails in his final budget. In support of the Governor’s proposal, John W. Jones, Executive Director of the Virginia Sheriffs’ Association said, “Virginia sheriffs are on the front line for law enforcement, court services, and jail administration, serving the entire criminal justice…
RICHMOND – Governor Bob McDonnell unveiled the Commonwealth’s budget for the next two fiscal years in a morning address to the Joint Money Committees of the General Assembly. The budget, totaling approximately $95.9 billion for the biennium (General Fund: $37.7 billion; Non-General Fund: $58.2 billion), continues the governor’s focus on promoting private-sector job creation and…
RICHMOND – The Virginia Sheriffs’ Association applauds Governor-Elect Terry McAuliffe’s appointment today of former Delegate Brian Moran as the Secretary of Public Safety for the Commonwealth. Mr. Moran has demonstrated his knowledge and support for the law enforcement profession and for public safety in Virginia. As a former legislator, he has first-hand knowledge of many…