Governor Northam launched the TDO alternative transportation program designed to provide dignity for those patients currently being transported by law enforcement officers and relieve local law enforcement of transporting TDO patients, freeing them for their intended public safety functions. Today’s ceremony took place at the Southwest Virginia Mental Health Institute. The program was funded by…
Hanover, Va. – On July 11, 2019, at approximately 10:00 p.m., deputies responded to a business located in the 11000 block of Lakeridge Parkway for an attempted robbery. The suspect entered the business and presented a note demanding money. No weapon was displayed and the suspect fled the scene prior to receiving any money. The…
Deputy Burton Awarded Top Gun A few months ago, Deputy Tim Burton attended 3 Gun School in Montgomery County, VA. This once a year school focuses on training with three different firearms, the intricacies of each, and a timed of proficiency at the end. Deputy Burton earned the highest score of the class and was…
Delegate Margaret Ransone presented House Joint Resolution No. 725 to Sheriff Steve Dempsey as a commendation for his lifetime of public service as a law enforcement officer. Sheriff Dempsey, who is retiring at the end of the year, was surprised with this honor at the Sheriff’s Office recently. Those in attendance included Senator Ryan McDougle,…
DON’T TEXT AND DRIVE In partnership with AAA and VADMV, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office announces the Intexticated Driver Campaign through the Fourth of July holidays. Focusing on having kids in your vehicle, you won’t drive and drink, why would you drive and text. On behalf of the Office of the Sheriff, we encourage all…
The Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy (NVCJTA) sadly and regretfully announces the untimely passing of their friend and colleague, Director David S. Vice on June 22, 2019. Dave dedicated his life to law enforcement and law enforcement training. Dave retired as a Captain with the Fairfax County Police Department in 2008. Dave held leadership positions with…
Hanover, VA – Nine of the Sheriff’s Office’s newest recruits graduated from the Hanover County Criminal Justice Academy at a ceremony held at Life Church in Mechanicsville. Colonel David R. Hines, Sheriff, delivered an address to the graduates, as well as presented them with their certificates and awards. Eight of the graduates will enter into…
Last month, we began a campaign to introduce our Virginia Sheriff’s Association member sheriffs, beginning with Alleghany County Sheriff Kevin Hall. (If you missed last month’s sheriff introduction, you may see it HERE.) This month, we are honored to introduce you to Northampton County Sheriff David L. Doughty, Jr. GETTING TO KNOW: Northampton County Sheriff…
Alexandria, VA – The Arlington County Sheriff’s Office conducted a sweep for drugs and contraband in the Arlington County Detention Facility on Wednesday, June 5, using K-9 teams from multiple jurisdictions. The 2-hour search was conducted by 18 K-9 teams who searched 8 Housing Units, the recreation yards, the Program Centers, the Medical Unit, the…
Join the Richmond City Sheriff’s Office as they partner with River City Roll to host a Bowling Event for an Alzheimer’s Association Fundraiser, on Saturday June 22, 2019 from 12noon-4pm. There will be 16 teams of 6 joining in on the fun and fundraiser. With the support of Community partners like the Richmond City Sheriff’s…
On May 18, 2019, the two suspects pictured below, are believed to have been involved in a credit card fraud that occurred at two businesses in the 7000 block of Bell Creek Road. The victim’s wallet was stolen from his vehicle while visiting a park in the metro Richmond area. Shortly after the theft, the…
VSA was represented at the study on this issue relating to Senate Bill 1336. Please find more information here.