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Get to Know Your Sheriffs – Sheriff April Staton – City of Salem

For the month of December, we are pleased to introduce to you City of Salem Sheriff April Staton. We asked her to give us insight into her career as well as what inspires her outside of law enforcement. Sheriff Staton commented, “I am so very proud to have earned the respect of so many citizens…


Chesapeake Sheriff’s Office Deputies Deliver Turkeys

The Chesapeake Sheriff’s Office hoped to make the Thanksgiving holiday a little brighter. On Tuesday, November 26, 2019, deputies delivered dozens of 12-pound turkeys to shelters, churches, and seniors in need. The Chesapeake Regional Medical Center donated the turkeys. Sheriff Jim O’Sullivan said he hoped the turkey deliveries helped families and communities across Chesapeake have…


Get to Know Your Sheriffs – Sheriff Antionette Irving – City of Richmond

For the month of November, we are pleased to introduce to you City of Richmond Sheriff Antionette Irving. We asked her tell us a little about her career in law enforcement. Dr. Antionette V. Irving Sheriff of the City of Richmond commented that “It is an honor and pleasure for me to serve the citizens…


Request for Public Comment: State Board of BHDS Policies

The Policy Development and Evaluation Committee of the State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is initiating a field review of three current Board policies: Policy 2011 (ADM ST BD) 88-3 Naming of Buildings, Rooms and Other Areas at State Facilities Policy 3000 (CO) 74-10 Department Employee Appointments to Community Services Boards Policy 1042 (SYS) 07-1…


Hanover County Sheriff Hines awarded accreditation by CALEA

Congratulations Sheriff Hines on another job well done by the men and women of Hanover County Sheriff’s Office. This will mark the fifth consecutive award for law enforcement accreditation by The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). The agency has “exemplified the best professional practices in the conduct of its responsibilities”. This is…


Culpeper County Sheriff’s Office Receives CALEA® Award for National Law Enforcement Accreditation

On Saturday, November 15, 2019, under the leadership of Sheriff Scott H. Jenkins, the Culpeper County Sheriff’s Office received its First CALEA® Award for National Law Enforcement Accreditation. By receiving this award, Culpeper County Sheriff’s Office became the 4th Sheriff’s Office in the Commonwealth of Virginia to receive the CALEA® National Law Enforcement Accreditation Award,…


New Security Measure Implemented at County Detention Center

Sheriff Beth Arthur announced a new security measure in place at the Arlington County Detention Center. A full body scanner has been installed in the Processing area of the facility, which will prevent arrestees from smuggling in prohibited items, no matter where in the body the items are concealed. “This full body scanner will make…


2021 Election Recap

Elections were held across the Commonwealth yesterday, and, yes, there is a new sheriff in town – 30 current sheriffs and sheriff candidates were elected in total! Turnout was strong across the Commonwealth as the Virginians turned out in force to vote. Sheriffs elections were held in many localities across Virginia in addition to elections…


Richmond City Sheriff office announces Safe Exchange Zone

The Richmond City Sheriff’s Office has established a “Safe Exchange Zone” in the front parking lot of the Richmond City Justice Center. It is marked as the designated light blue reserved parking space with a sign indicating “Safe Exchange” Zone.” Sheriff Antionette V. Irving says, “this provides an opportunity for the community to safely conduct…


Executive Order on the Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice

During the International Association of Chiefs Police Conference in Chicago today, Monday, October 28th, 2019, President Trump signed an Executive Order creating the Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice. The Commission – In Brief The Commission shall undertake, as directed by the Attorney General, a review of relevant research and expertise and make recommendations…


Be Street Smart: Halloween & Traffic Safety

The Virginia Sheriffs’ Association is supportive of the Virginia DMV’s initiative “Be Street Smart: Halloween & Traffic Safety,” about which you can find details below:  Darkness is coming earlier as the weeks move on in the year, and daylight hours will be reduced even more when Daylight Saving Time ends Nov. 3. Law enforcement partners…


Franklin County Community News

Franklin County Sheriff’s Office at Local School Event Deputy Tony Loureiro stopped by Boones Mill Elementary’s Fall Festival recently. There were plenty of activities to participate in and fun things to do. Thanks to all the BMES staff for hosting this wonderful event and also to Deputy Loureiro for taking time to come by. Looking…