The Virginia Sheriffs’ Association extends its condolences to the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office on the passing of Retired Cumberland County Sheriff Marshall S. Smith. At the age of 82, Smith passed away on Saturday December 11, 2021 at his farm in Buckingham County, Virginia. Sheriff Smith began his career on January 1, 1964 as a…
The Richmond City Sheriff’s Office has been informed that many Richmond citizens are being scammed for money, personal information or credit card information. Personal information thieves, when they call, are telling citizens to provide payment to prevent their arrest or to thwart penalty for missing jury duty. Scammers are calling citizens and representing themselves as…
Richmond, VA – 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 Virginians turned out in force to vote. Sheriffs’ elections were held in many localities across Virginia in addition…
Virginia Sheriffs to Partner with Virginia Dept of Treasury to Host 2021 Unclaimed Property Virginia Call Event The Virginia Department of Treasury, the Virginia Sheriffs’ Association, and the Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute are proud to partner once again to host an Unclaimed Property Virtual Call Event on Thursday, October 14. One in four Virginians has unclaimed money…
Recently Governor Northam announced the appointment of City of Norfolk Sheriff Sheriff Baron to the Opioid Abatement Authority. Sheriff Baron joins the Authority, which was recently created to administer the Opioid Abatement Fund, to provide grants and loans to Virginia agencies and certain localities for the purpose of treating, preventing, and reducing opioid use disorder…
The 2021 Virginia Sheriffs’ Association Fall Conference is scheduled for September 14-16, 2021 at The Hotel Roanoke in Roanoke, Virginia. The agenda includes speakers on several current topics to provide sheriffs and deputies updates on critical issues. Click HERE to view the fall conference agenda which begins on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. If you have…
Great things are happening at the Richmond City Sheriff’s Office. This July the Richmond City Sheriff’s Office partnered with CBS6 and many other agencies to participate in this year’s Anthem LemonAid Community Event. The mission for this annual month long effort was to raise funds to support the ASK Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Clinic at…
When Eileen Sprinkle applied at the Newport News Sheriff’s Office, she didn’t know all the duties and responsibilities she would have. When she learned she’d be supervising inmates, she said, “Why not? I’ll try it.” 33 years later, she has decided to try something new – retirement. “It’s been a rewarding career,” she said. A…
The Staunton Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce the Staunton Sheriff’s Office “Prescription Take Back Program.” As everyone knows, our nation has a huge problem with opioid addiction and Staunton is no stranger to this problem. As I have seen over the past 29 years I have been in law enforcement, a large number of people…
For the month of August, we are excited to introduce to you Wise County Sheriff E. Grant Kilgore. We asked him to give us insight into his career as well as what inspires him outside of law enforcement. When asked what new initiatives he plans to focus on, Sheriff Kilgore emphasized the significance of growing…
For the month of June, we are excited to introduce to you Louisa County Sheriff Donald A. Lowe. We asked him to give us insight into his career as well as what inspires him outside of law enforcement. When asked what new initiatives he plans to focus on, Sheriff Lowe highlighted accreditation, career development programs…
For the month of May, we are excited to introduce to you Bland County Sheriff Jason Ramsey. We asked him to give us insight into his career as well as what inspires him outside of law enforcement. When asked what new initiatives he plans to focus on, Sheriff Ramsey replied, “Since taking office, our number…