***From an Email Sent on behalf of the Secretary for Public Safety and Homeland Security*** Dear State/Local/Non-Profit/Homeland Security/Emergency Management Professionals: The Virginia Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security (SPSHS) and Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) are requesting nominations for voluntary peer reviewers to review FY 2019 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) project proposals. Participation…
~Currently applies to highway work zones~ Richmond, VA – The Virginia Sheriffs’ Association encourages Governor Northam to amend SB 1768, Senator Mason’s distracted driving bill to apply to all highways. Currently Senator Mason’s SB1768 provides for a mandatory fine of $250 for any one who reads an email or text message on a handheld device and manually…
On March 1, 2019, two Prince William County Sheriff’s Office deputies along with 22 participants from other agencies graduated from Prince William County Crisis intervention Team (CIT) training. CIT training provides crisis intervention skills to participants so they are better equipped to handle individuals who are experiencing a mental health crisis. The program is…
Fauquier County Sheriff Bob Mosier was recently invited to speak to the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Opioids and Addiction. The 27 member Commission met in the Patrick Henry Building in Richmond on Friday morning, March 15, 2019. Sheriff Mosier spoke to the Commission about the Sheriff’s Office’s involvement with the Washington-Baltimore HIDTA taskforce (High Intensity…
Hampton Sheriff Deputies braved the frigid sub 40 degree waters in February at the Virginia Beach oceanfront to raise money for Special Olympics of Virginia at the 27th Annual Polar Plunge. Hampton Deputies and staff collected an all-time agency high of $4,055. The 2019 event marks Hampton’s fourteenth consecutive year donating for a total of…
On March 9, 2019, the McNair-Trueheart Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 622 held its 99th Anniversary. This event celebrated several community members in law enforcement, education, and students from the school system. Recognition for Deputy Sheriff of the Year from the Petersburg Sheriff’s Office was awarded to Cpl. Deverly Perry. Cpl. Perry has served in…
March 5, 2019 Just a note to update everyone with the latest in the VSA. John and his staff have done a great job keeping us informed on the legislative activities. I wanted to point out a few things of interest. First, it has been my pleasure this year to spend time with John and…
SHERIFF’S OFFICE RECEIVES GIFTING OF K9 Brianna Oleson of Hope Animal Rescue donated an eight month old German Shepherd/Malinois hybrid to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. “Khaleesi” (named by her new handler Tim Burton) will begin training soon with him to become a narcotics detection dog. Khaleesi will replace Deputy Burton’s current partner Rex, who…
From the Desk of Charlotte County Sheriff Thomas D. Jones: I was elected your Sheriff in November 1987. Since then I have had the opportunity to work with so many wonderful people who reside here in Charlotte County. Your trust and your support of me has been overwhelming. I only hope I have accomplished what…
On February 13, 2019, deputies responded to the 7200 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike in regards to a shoplifting. According to the complainant, a black male entered the store, removed four Apple iPhone X’s from the display and walked out of the business without paying. The total stolen merchandise is valued at over $3,500.00. The suspect…
On January 22, 2019, deputies responded to a business located in the 7200 block of Bell Creek Road in regards to a shoplifting complaint. Surveillance cameras recorded an individual conceal an iPhone 8 Plus and leave the store without paying for it. The suspect was last seen wearing a dark colored hat and a light…
On February 9, 2019, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigative Unit held a seminar at the Franklin Center for 1st Responders. The topic concerned coming in contact with dangerous drugs while performing their duties; some good questions and feedback came out of this session. Thanks to all that participated and put on this class. We…