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Sheriffs Support Salary Increases, Compression Pay in Gov. McAuliffe’s Biennial Budget Proposal

Virginia Sheriffs’ Association leaders were present this morning as Gov. McAuliffe unveiled his biennial budget proposal to members of the Senate Finance, House Appropriations, and House Finance Committees. “We have worked closely with Gov. McAuliffe and the General Assembly to identify the most critical funding priorities for Virginia sheriffs and deputies,” said John W. Jones,…


Governor McAuliffe Announces 2 Percent Salary Increase for Sheriff’s Deputies

Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that his budget includes funds for 2 percent pay increases for state employees, college faculty, teachers, sheriff’s deputies and other public workers. This is the first time since 2008 that a governor’s introduced budget has included dollars for state worker pay increases. “Our state employees, professors, teachers and deputies are…


Gov. McAuliffe Welcomes Virginia’s 25 Newly-Elected Sheriffs

Governor Terry McAuliffe welcomed Virginia’s newly-elected sheriffs at the close of the Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute’s “New Sheriff School” today. On January 1, 2016, 25 new sheriffs will be sworn into office. They will join 98 other sheriffs and nearly 8,500 deputy sheriffs across the Commonwealth in keeping our communities safe. “Sheriffs play an essential role…


Winchester sheriffs pen kids’ book about law enforcement

WINCHESTER — There is little doubt that city Sheriff Les Taylor and his deputies are multitalented; they’re tasked with keeping order at the Joint Judicial Center, screening visitors for prohibited items and transporting prisoners. Recently, however, several have added writing to their resume. While reading books to kids at local schools, Taylor, along with Maj.…


Virginia Sheriffs’ Association and Virginia Center for Policing Innovation Introduce New Enhancement to the Virginia VINE Program

The Virginia Sheriffs’ Association (VSA) in conjunction with the Virginia Center for Policing Innovation (VCPI) announce an enhancement to the Virginia VINE Program. VSA and VCPI have worked with Appriss, Inc. (the technology service provider) since 2006 to deliver VA VINE, an automated victim notification service, providing real-time information on VA’s incarcerated offenders to the…


Spotsylvania Sheriff Roger Harris to Represent Virginia Sheriffs in Effort to Test More Than 2,000 Untested Sexual Assault Evidence Kits

Spotsylvania County Sheriff Roger Harris will be representing the Virginia Sheriffs’ Association on the steering committee charged with implementing the testing of more than 2,000 untested sexual assault evidence kits. The Commonwealth received a $1.4 million grant last month to conduct DNA testing and analyze 2,034 untested Physical Evidence Recovery Kits (PERKs) associated with sexual…


$750,000 Grant Will Help Local Law Enforcement Strengthen Relationship with Local Communities

Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced the availability of $750,000 in Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funds for training and equipment for local law enforcement agencies to help strengthen their relationship with their local communities in support of his “Policing in the 21st Century” initiative. Police agencies, sheriff’s departments and regional training academies will be invited…


2016 Virginia Fire Rescue Conference registration open

The Virginia Fire Chiefs Association is pleased to announce registration is now open for the 2016 Virginia Fire Rescue Conference being held in Virginia Beach from February 24-28, 2016. This year’s conference includes a large selection of training/ certification opportunities. Some of these include: NFPA 1031 re-certification hours, hazardous materials re-certification hours, Chief Officer 101, Basic PIO,…


Passing of Prince George County Sheriff’s Deputy Claude V. Gatewood

Claude Vernon Gatewood, 84, of Prince George, VA passed away on Friday, September 25, 2015 at Southside Regional Medical Center. Born in Indianapolis, he was the son of the late Joseph and Lloyd Douglas Gatewood; and was also preceded in death by two brothers, Charles and Robert; and two sisters, Marie and Edna. Mr. Gatewood…


Passing of Alleghany County Captain Walter G. Nicely

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Captain Walter G. Nicely. Captain Nicely Passed away on September 28, 2015 from surgical complications. He will be greatly missed by all. Captain Nicely devoted his entire adult life to public service. He was an MP in the U.S. Army prior to beginning his…


Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute supports National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund

The Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute contributed $62,310 to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. The donation has been designated to memorialize Virginia law enforcement officers as part of the Fund’s Matter of Honor campaign to build the first-ever national museum dedicated to America’s law enforcement officers. Click HERE to download the letter to the VSI from the National…


VSA requests shrouding of badges for Virginia State Police Trooper Nathan-Michael W. Smith

The VSA requests that sheriffs and deputies shroud their badges in honor of Virginia State Police Trooper Nathan-Michael W. Smith though the day of his funeral. Our sincerest condolences to Trooper Smith’s family and friends and to the Virginia State Police.   Funeral arrangements for Trooper Smith are as follows: Visitation: Friday, September 25, 2015,…