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Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Community Updates

DRUG TAKE BACK DAY IS SET Saturday, October 27th will be the next . Rocky Mount PD will be at the local Walmart and the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office will be stationed at the FCSO Westlake Sub-Station. Hours will be from 10AM – 2PM. A great opportunity for residents to bring unused and/or unwanted prescription…


VSA Vehicle Procurement Program

The Virginia Sheriffs’ Association (VSA) is pleased to announce that it has successfully conducted its second statewide competitive bid for vehicles. This year VSA has included administrative vehicles, SUVs, vans, hybrid and electric vehicles, trucks, and pursuit rated and special service vehicles. Your association has added over 350 new vehicles to its Vehicle Procurement Program.…


Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Community News

SHERIFF OVERTON ANNOUNCES OPERATION CHRISTMAS TREE 2018 Sheriff Bill Overton kicked off 2018 Operation Christmas Tree the afternoon of Tuesday, October 16, 2018. Overton said, “In the past two years, since this charity’s inception, the Office of the Sheriff has been able to help 51 families in Franklin County during Christmas. By pre-selling Fraser Fir…


National Drug Take Back Day, October 27, 2018

Several Virginia Sheriff’s offices are partnering with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) for the National Drug Take Back Day on October 27, 2018.  On this day, the DEA and partnering law enforcement offices are facilitating the disposal of any unwanted, unused or expired prescription medications in your home in order to limit the abuse…


Hanover County Firefighter Killed in the Line of Duty

We send our deepest condolences to the family and friends, as well as the Hanover County EMS-Fire community, in the loss of Lt. Brad Clark from Station 6 in the line of duty.  During the events of Hurricane Michael, Hanover County Fire-EMS were on the scene of an accident when a tractor trailer struck the…


Hanover County Sheriff’s Office Investigations

HCSO Investigates Multiple Larcenies from Vehicles On Friday, October 5, 2018, deputies responded to the 7000 block of Evergreen Lane in the Cypress Tree subdivision for a report of a larceny from a vehicle. Deputies began their investigation and determined that numerous unlocked vehicles had been entered and had property stolen throughout the Cypress Tree…


Hanover County Sheriff’s Office Receives Grant for School Safety

On Wednesday, October 3, 2018, the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office received grant funding from the Department of Justice to help bolster school security, provide training to students and faculty and support first responders who arrive on the scene of a school violence incident. In light of events throughout the nation, the subject of safety in…


Franklin County Sheriff’s Office – Out and About

FCSO SPEAKS AT LOCAL ROTARY CLUB On Thursday, October 4,2018,  Major Mike Bowman of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office spoke at the Rocky Mount Rotary Club. Bowman was present and worked the Virginia Tech Shooting back in April  2007 during his tenure with the Virginia State Police. He spoke on some of the details related…


Flag Raising Event in Honor of Those in Public Safety and the Military

The Chesterfield Sheriff’s Office, along with the Chesterfield Police Department and Chesterfield Fire Department, is honored to be part of a very special event on Sunday, November 18th.  This event is free and open to the public! To show his support of those who serve in public safety and the military, Mr. Richard Smith, of…


Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Updates

SHERIFF’S OFFICE WORKS AT APPLE FESTIVAL On Saturday, September 22, 2018, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office was present at the Boones Mill Apple Festival. The Franklin County Auxiliary Deputy Program, COPS personnel were assisting with traffic all day. Weather held off to allow a great day. Congrats to the Boones Mill Apple Festival organizers for…


FBI Monthly Counterintelligence Bulletin – September 2018

Monthly, the FBI publishes a counterintelligence bulletin informing and updating the law enforcement community of resources, news and notices regarding recent actions taken by the FBI.  Click HERE to read this month’s counterintelligence bulletin.


Job Vacancy – Assistant Superintendent, Riverside Regional Jail

The Human Resources Office of the Riverside Regional Jail is currently accepting internal/external applications for the position of Assistant Superintendent: Title: Assistant Superintendent Location: 500 FOLAR Trail, N. Prince George VA. 23860 Status: Fulltime Hours/Shift: VARIED* Salary Range: $70,446 – $149,362 Grade: 34 *WORK HOURS INCLUDE REMAINING ON-CALL 24 HOURS A DAY 7 DAYS A…