The Newport News Sheriff’s Office is sending a strong message that it takes bomb threats seriously. On March 5, 2013, an arrest warrant was served on 21-year old Devon Tyrell Slaughter after an investigation by the Sheriff’s Office traced the phone call to a payphone outside a convenience store located in the 4700 block of…
Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman is pleased to announce that two supervisors in the agency’s Courts and Corrections Division have received national recognition. Major Ricky Frye was recognized by the National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) for his work as the commander of the Corrections and Court Services Division and First Lieutenant Charles Richardson was recognized by…
Online Social Media and Criminal Investigations Social networking sites are virtual communities. As in any large community, these sites are home to criminal organizations, fraud and violent crime. The goal of this course is to equip investigators with the tools needed to prevent,track and solve crimes in these communities. This one day (8 hour) course…
The first privately run detention facility for illegal immigrants in Virginia, the Farmville Detention Center has proven to be a valuable tool for the Commonwealth’s law enforcement. It exists to provide detention services to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that holds a contract with the town of Farmville for the detention center. Located…
Government employees in and around Culpeper County’s courthouse have felt safer for the past six months after Sheriff Scott Jenkins had “panic buttons” installed in various public buildings. Since August 2012, civilian employees at the Sheriff’s Office, courthouse, treasurer’s office and other buildings have literally had access to deputies at their fingertips. More than 50…
The Enforcement Resource Center — www.contrabandtobacco.com — is a repository of information, intelligence, and resources designed for law enforcement agencies nationwide. Altria Group’s tobacco companies are committed to protecting their brands from illicit trade – including counterfeiting of brands like Marlboro and the illegal importation and state to state smuggling of genuine tobacco products. Illicit…
In light of the tragic school shooting incident that occurred recently in Newtown, Connecticut, the Washington County Virginia Sheriff’s Office, on December 17, 2012, unveiled a program to, hopefully, reduce the opportunity for violence within our school community. According to Washington County Sheriff Fred Newman, the program entitled, “Once a Day – Every Day” requires…