As Sheriff Vanessa Crawford, Petersburg, ends her year as President of the Virginia Sheriffs’ Association, she is recognized by the Virginia General Assembly for a job well done. Pictured here is Sheriff Crawford and Delegate Lashrecse Aird and HJ 274, the joint resolution adopted by the General Assembly honoring Sheriff Crawford.
NW3C President/CEO Glen B. Gainer, III presented the NW3C Lifetime Achievement Award to Bedford County Sheriff Michael Brown on behalf of the NW3C Board of Directors at the NW3C Board Meeting at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia on October 18, 2018. The NW3C Lifetime Achievement Award was created to recognize an extraordinary individual who set…
Chesterfield – During the 2018 Virginia Sheriffs’ Association Annual Meeting and Awards Recognition, the members of the Virginia Sheriffs’ Association took a moment to honor their colleagues for their selfless and heroic efforts. 2018 Valor Awards Amherst County Sheriff’s Office – Lieutenant Jason E. Meador, Amherst County Sheriff’s Office, was recognized for his devotion to…
Chesterfield — The members of the Virginia Sheriffs’ Association (VSA) unanimously elected Sheriff Steve Dempsey of King George County yesterday to serve a one-year term as president of the Association, an 8,900-member organization representing Virginia’s sheriffs, deputy sheriffs and sheriff’s office personnel. Sheriff Dempsey has served King George County for more than 30 years. He…
The New Kent County Sheriff’s Office was recently recognized with the 2017-2018 Help Eliminate Auto Theft (HEAT) Award for their persistence and dedication in the fight against auto theft. The Virginia State Police’s annual HEAT Awards recognize law enforcement agencies throughout the Commonwealth for their efforts in combating auto theft. Agencies must demonstrate excellence in…
On Saturday, October 27, 2018, Sheriff Jim O’Sullivan and the Chesapeake Sheriff’s Office hosted its 4th annual “Pull for Pink” fire truck pull at Big Woody’s in Great Bridge. More than 30 teams from across Hampton Roads came together for a fun afternoon, and to raise money to fight breast cancer. Hundreds came to cheer…
SHERIFF’S OFFICE ATTENDS TRUNK OR TREAT EVENT On October 26, 2018, STEP, Inc in Rocky Mount held its annual Fall Festival/Trunk or Treat event. Even moving the event indoors because of rain, many local organizations were on hand to greet the families and children. Special thanks to Ms. Lisa Landes with WoodmenLife for helping with…
2019 is an big year for the Commonwealth of Virginia, and American Evolution 2019 is planning activities and events to commemorate the past 400 years of Virginia and America’s evolution from the first settlers in the colonies to now. American Evolution 2019 invites Virginia Sheriffs to participate in these events. A schedule is posted HERE…
The Elder Abuse Guide for Law Enforcement helps officers effectively identify and investigate potential elder abuse cases. HOWEVER, it has resources for all those working in aging! In addition to first response actions, EAGLE also provides: – Tools to assist in documenting a case for prosecution – ZIP-code-based community resources locator – State-by-state penal codes…
On Saturday, October 27, 2018, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office, in cooperation with Ashland Police Department and Hanover County Public Works, will be conducting a Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. This event is sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration- Office of Diversion Control. The Mechanicsville Solid Waste Center, 7427 Verdi…
Cancer – a word that causes fear, worry, anxiety and many other emotions. Pink – a color that stands for hope, survival, overcoming, remembrance, support. Add pink to the brown and gold of the Newport News Sheriff’s Office this month. Many deputies are wearing pink badges to show support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Sheriff…
Sheriff David R. Hines would like to invite you to attend the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office “Civilian Response to an Active Shooter” presentation. This event is scheduled for Thursday, November 1, 2018 at 7 p.m. in the Hanover County Administrative Building (7516 County Complex Road, Hanover, VA 23069). Registration begins at 6 p.m. This presentation…