News Archive - 2014

Shrouding of Badges for NYPD Officers

The VSA respectively requests that all VSA members shroud their badges out of respect for the two New York City […]

Danville Sheriff’s Office Achieves Second Reaccreditation

On December 18, 2014, a distinguished panel of the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission (VLEPSC) met in Richmond to […]

Sheriffs Join Legislative Leaders in Support of Governor’s Proposal to Remove Deputies from Eligibility of Food Stamps

In today’s meeting of the joint money committees, Governor Terry McAuliffe released a budget proposal that removes deputy sheriffs from […]

Better Business Bureau Gives VSI 100% Charity Accountability Rating

The Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute (VSI) has met all twenty standards of charity accountability of the Better Business Bureau (BBB).  The BBB […]

Public Safety Memorial Dedication

The board of directors of the Virginia Public Safety Foundation, Paula Miller, President, the Memorial Dedication Committee, Governor Terence R. […]

Virginia Sheriffs’ Association Speaks Out on Campus Sexual Assault

The Virginia Sheriffs’ Association (VSA) will be supporting HB 1343 (Delegate Filler-Corn). The proposal requires that all sexual assaults are […]

Fairfax Sheriff’s Office Celebrates Reserve Deputy Sheriff Graduation

“Today, you graduate from the Reserve Deputy Sheriff Academy and don the badge that makes you a member of our […]

Chinese Law Enforcement Officers Tour Fairfax Detention Center

A 21-member delegation of law enforcement officers from China visited the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center on October 29 as […]

Sheriff’s Roll Call: Spotsylvania’s “Buckle Up For Life” Initiative

There are many traditions we pass on to out children. Some more than others. Please share this important safety reminder […]

Sheriff’s Roll Call: Wythe County’s Next Generation Deputies

Beginning September 16, 2014 two “new” faces at the Wythe County Sheriff’s Office will be very familiar faces. Josh Carter […]