The Richmond City Sheriff’s Office attended the 29th Annual Valor Awards on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, along with other state-wide law enforcement personnel and first responders. The Annual Valor Awards, given by the Retail Merchants Association, recognize individual law enforcement officers, firefighters and EMS personnel who have gone above and beyond the call of duty.…
The Arlington County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with Virginia Hospital Center for their November 2018 Beards with a Badge campaign. Participants are encouraged to donate $50 to partake in Beards with a Badge, and all funds raised through this campaign will support prostate cancer patients served by the Virginia Hospital Center Radiation Oncology CyberKnife® Treatment.…
On November 15, 2018, Evangelical Pastor/Writer/TV show host Danette Crawford stopped by the Chesapeake Correctional Center to sign copies of her new book, “Limitless Thinking, Limitless Living.” Crawford was met by Captain Jennifer Stafford, Captain Trena Washington, and Sgt. Kim Baldwin. Crawford generously donated a copy of her book to each of the female inmates.…
The Staunton Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the arrival of its first K-9 Deputy, Cara. Deputy Ryan Insana and Cara are trained and certified in the proper techniques and tactics to safely locate explosives and explosive related materials. Deputy Insana and Cara will be utilized by the Staunton Sheriff’s Office, but will also assist…
The Richmond City Sheriff’s Office invited several community partners to their facility to fulfill and enrich their existing internal and external programs. The goal of this meeting was to showcase their existing programs and collaborate with community partners. They would like to thank each of the partners for their participation. More information and pictures may…
The Hampton Sheriff’s Office recently celebrated promotional ranks, years of service, outstanding performance and retirement during a promotion ceremony in the City Hall Chambers. It was standing room only as six Deputies were recognized for promotions, fifteen for extended years of service (10 plus), eight recognized for their recent retirement and six recognized for outstanding…
The Newport News City Jail has again earned accreditation from the National Commission on Correctional Health Care, an independent organization that rates jails on the standard of health care provided to inmates in a correctional setting. The facility received a 100 percent compliance rating following an on-site inspection by an NCCHC team in August, Sheriff…
FCSO DEPUTY READS AT STEP, INC On Tuesday, November 13, Lt. Erik Mollin found a few moments to stop by STEP, Inc to read to a class. As you can see, Lt. Mollin had their undivided attention as he read a book about being kind to each other. “Ms. Oakes and Ms. Muse’s class was…
VSA leadership met with Governor Northam to discuss current issues that affect public safety and the law enforcement community.
On Tuesday, October 31, 2018, Deputy Steven W. Tomlinson was honored by the Richmond Chapter of the Military Order of the World Wars with their “Law and Order Award.” In the presence of Deputy Tomlinson’s colleagues, friends and family, Lt. Colonel Guthrie Ashton, Jr., stated, “Deputy Tomlinson is honored for his conspicuously meritorious service as…
On Thursday, November 1, 2018, the Sheriff’s Office hosted its eleventh presentation of “Civilian Response to an Active Shooter” at the Hanover County Administrative Building. To date, thousands of citizens have attended this presentation and received this valuable information. The information presented focused on historical case studies and current best practices. This presentation was designed…
MARY HODGES RETIRES FROM FCSO Recently, Mary Hodges retired from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office after 25 years of service. Ms. Hodges was the Clerical Supervisor of our Civil Process and Warrant Division. A ceremony was held in her honor where Sheriff Overton presented her with a plaque commemorating her service. Family, friends and many…