The VSA respectively requests that all VSA members shroud their badges out of respect for the two New York City police officers, P.O. Wenjian Liu and P.O. Rafael Ramos, that were assassinated over the weekend. The VSA recommends the shrouding of badges until the funerals of the deceased are completed. P.O. Ramos’ funeral will be…
On December 18, 2014, a distinguished panel of the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission (VLEPSC) met in Richmond to consider the Danville Sheriffs Office’s re-accreditation status. The panel which was comprised of nine Virginia chiefs and sheriffs voted unanimously that the Danville Sheriffs Office receive its second reaccreditation. The initial accreditation was in 2006, and the…
In today’s meeting of the joint money committees, Governor Terry McAuliffe released a budget proposal that removes deputy sheriffs from eligibility of food stamps. The Governor’s budget proposal provides for salary adjustments sufficient to bring the lowest paid deputy sheriffs salaries above the threshold of being eligible for food stamps for a family of four.…
The Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute (VSI) has met all twenty standards of charity accountability of the Better Business Bureau (BBB). The BBB Wise Giving Alliance Standards for Charity Accountability were developed to assist donors in making sound giving decisions and to foster public confidence in charitable organizations. The standards seek to encourage fair and honest solicitation practices, to…
The board of directors of the Virginia Public Safety Foundation, Paula Miller, President, the Memorial Dedication Committee, Governor Terence R. McAuliffe, Chairman, and Jerry Kilgore, Memorial Chairman, cordially invite you to celebrate the dedication of the Commonwealth Public Safety Memorial Memorial Prayer Service Friday, December 5, 2014 12 noon St. Paul’s Church 815 East Grace…
The Virginia Sheriffs’ Association (VSA) will be supporting HB 1343 (Delegate Filler-Corn). The proposal requires that all sexual assaults are reported to a public law enforcement entity. The victims of sexual assault on our college campuses should know that crimes they report will receive no less scrutiny than crimes reported by citizens in the community…
“Today, you graduate from the Reserve Deputy Sheriff Academy and don the badge that makes you a member of our team, the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office,” said Sheriff Stacey A. Kincaid to the 17 members of the 2014 class. “I am honored to serve with you.” The ceremony took place on November 8 in the…
A 21-member delegation of law enforcement officers from China visited the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center on October 29 as part of a 20-day training tour in the United States. The tour was arranged by the Hunan Provincial Public Security Department. The officers work primarily in the areas of border patrol and immigration enforcement. Prior…
There are many traditions we pass on to out children. Some more than others. Please share this important safety reminder with your children. Spotsylvania Sheriff Roger Harris and staff have partnered with McDonald’s to promote “Safe Young Citizens.” Please send Sheriff Harris a picture of you and your child wearing a seatbelt or bicycle helmet. A voucher…
Beginning September 16, 2014 two “new” faces at the Wythe County Sheriff’s Office will be very familiar faces. Josh Carter and Samuel “Hody” Viars are the newest Deputies in the Sheriff’s Office. Both of them are “second generation” Deputies. Josh Carter is the son of Lt. Forrest Carter who works in the patrol division, and…
Congratulations to the 2014-15 Virginia Sheriffs’ Association Board of Directors: President Arthur Townsend, Jr., Sheriff (I) Lunenburg County Immediate Past President John “Jack” Weisenburger, Sheriff (D) City of Bristol First Vice President Richard A. Vaughan, Sheriff (I) Grayson County Second Vice President Brian K. Roberts, Sheriff (I) Brunswick County Secretary Gabe A. Morgan, Sheriff (D) City…
Click HERE to view photos from last week’s VSA Conference compliments of Desmond Chisholm, Arlington County Deputy Sheriff and owner of Desmond Chisholm Photography. Please see information about Deputy Chisholm below, and be sure to check out his website. Here are just a few: