The Arlington County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO), on October 26, 2016 completed their audit for reaccreditation from the American Correctional Association (ACA). The audit committee will recommend to the ACA Commission that the Arlington County Detention Facility (ACDF) be awarded reaccreditation. ACA accreditation standards are the national benchmark for the effective operation of correctional facilities across…
The Westmoreland County Sheriff’s Office was recognized with two awards during the recent International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) conference held in San Diego, CA. The National Law Enforcement Challenge (NLEC) awarded the office first place in the Sheriff’s 1-50 Sworn Deputies category. In addition, the National Sheriffs’ Association awarded the office with the…
“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are,” said Theodore Roosevelt. That’s exactly what the dozens of volunteers do for the Newport News Sheriff’s Office every day. Sheriff Gabe Morgan thanked them at his annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on October 20. From conducting programs to help men while they’re behind bars and then working…
“Don’t fall for the call” is the warning from the Newport News Sheriff’s Office. For more than a month, city residents have alerted law enforcement about phone calls threatening them with arrest if they don’t pay up for missing jury duty. The caller usually says he’s with the sheriff’s office, sometimes saying he’s a deputy.…
The Roanoke County Sheriff’s Office is offering a course for citizens on firearm safety, storage, proper weapon manipulation and malfunctions, along with issues and responsibilities that come with firearm ownership. While range instructors put on the course is at no charge, the sheriff’s office asks for a donation of 10 non-perishable food items, which will…
The Roanoke County Sheriff’s Office has launched a safety awareness course called A.V.O.I.D. (Awareness, Verbalize, Overcome, Identify, Distance), for anyone in the Roanoke Valley that has an interest in personal safety and situational awareness with an emphasis on survival of life-threatening encounters brought on by an aggressor.
The New Kent Sheriff’s Office has established a ‘Safe Exchange Zone’ in front of the office located at 11995 Courthouse Circle, New Kent, VA 23124. This area can be used for custody transfers, exchanges from online purchases, the transfer of property where there is concern or in similar situations. Signs have been erected marking two…
Sheriff Ken Stolle is proud to announce that the Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office will be receiving a 100 percent compliance certificate following the annual Virginia Department of Corrections audit. The purpose of the audit is to determine if they office is in compliance with the ‘Minimum Standards for Jails and Lockups’ set forth by the…
The Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office had two of their vehicles detailed to show their support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month during October with the pink “Fight Like a Girl” logo. Rick Halder at Vital Signs of Chester, Inc. (804-748-3251) donated the labor and materials for the project. The sheriff’s office was also able to change…
Engines roared as dozens of bikers took part in a charity ride recently to raise more than $4,000 for the Newport News Sheriff’s Office Foundation and NNSO’s Home Safe-Project Lifesaver program. The weather was perfect for the Sunday morning ride from Newport News Park and after-ride festivities. They knew they’d have fun, but they also…
Newport News Sheriff Gabe Morgan, flanked by staff and city officials, cut the ribbon last Friday for a new, state-of-the-art booking area and other renovations to the first floor of the Newport News City Jail. The booking area has more fingerprint stations, holding cells and body scanners that are already paying off. “Just this week, we…
The ‘Hakuna Matatas’ took home the 1st place trophy last weekend at the Chesapeake Sheriff’s Office’s ‘2nd Annual Pull for Pink’ fundraiser at the Wild Wing Cafe. The crowd cheered as 10 teams competed to see who could pull a fire truck in the fastest time. The event also included a Cornhole tournament, ‘Bra Pong,’…