News Archive - 2015

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

$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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]