On May 19th sheriffs, deputies, and anglers from across the Commonwealth launched from the docks for a successful day on Chickahominy Lake to participate in the 2022 VSA Bass Fishing Tournament. It was a great day on the water for the 34 participants on 17 boats. Results: 1st Place from New Kent County-Peter Mendoza and…
In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls, as National Police Week. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of…
Senator Barbara Favola, Senate District 31, receives recognition for her work on mental health issues that clients and sheriffs face on a daily basis. Pictured: Sheriff Jeremy Falls, Fauquier Sheriff’s Office; Major Jabar Shabazz, Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office; Robyn Nichols, Alexandria Sheriff’s Office; Sheriff Stacey Kincaid, Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office; Senator Barbara Favola; John…
On the evening of May 2, 2022, New Kent County Deputy Sheriff Peter Mendoza and his family lost their home in New Kent, to fire. Deputy Mendoza was not home at the time, and fortunately his wife, Ashley, and their four young children were able to escape the home without injury. The family has been…
Virginia Sheriffs’ Association recognizes May 1-7 as National Correctional Officers’ Week. “The important work of correctional Officers often does not receive the recognition from the public it deserves”, former President Ronald Reagan said when he established this week on May 5, 1984. VSA would like to acknowledge and thank the men and women who work…
The Virginia Sheriffs’ Association honors our dispatchers across Virginia this National Dispatchers Week. These are the people behind the phone who receive the emergency calls. We recognize and celebrate the work of telecommunicators, helping to save millions of lives every day, by providing timely assistance.
As we continue the 2022 series of “Get to Know Your Sheriff,” we are pleased to introduce to you Bristol Virginia Sheriff’s Office’s very own Tyrone Foster. Prior to becoming sheriff, Foster served on the Virginia School Board since 2008; he now wears a new hat after winning the race for sheriff in November of…
Bedford County Sheriff’s Office April is Child Abuse Awareness Month. An important tool for law enforcement in the fight against the abuse and exploitation of children is close to being available to Virginia Law Enforcement Agencies. The General Assembly recently passed SB 741 which allows law enforcement agencies in the Commonwealth of Virginia to utilize…
On March 30, 2022 Law Enforcement and local Officials from Charlotte, Halifax and Prince Edward Counties met with Matt Hall, Community Liaison Officer of the Attorney General and Delegate James Edmunds. Among the topics discussed were issues such as funding, being under-staffed, and the increasing numbers of emergency custody and temporary detention orders. To view…
Sheriffs met with Governor Glenn Youngkin on Wednesday to discuss SB 741 relating to facial recognition. Sheriff Josh A. Wyche Sr., Southampton County, Sheriff Arthur Townsend, Lunenburg County, and Sheriff Kevin Hall, Alleghany County and the City of Covington (President of VSA), met and discussed the importance of facial recognition technology to encourage the Governor…
On March 15, 2022, The Lampstand Safehome opened its doors and is already providing care to girls who have experienced sex trafficking. This 90-day residential program will provide a safe space and comprehensive trauma-informed care for girls ages 12 to 17 years old who have experienced sexual exploitation. Currently, The Lampstand is the only shelter…
We are kicking off the 2022 series of “Get to Know Your Sheriff”! For the month of March, we are excited to introduce to you Prince George County Sheriff R W “Buck” Vargo. We asked him to give us insight into his career as well as what inspires him outside of law enforcement. If you’ve…