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The Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office held a graduation ceremony for members of its 40th Basic Academy on January 3, 2025. The Sheriff’s Basic Academy is not just about training — it’s about perseverance, teamwork, having a duty to serve and the passion to do it with dignity & respect. These thirteen deputies will now join…

Members of the Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office (VBSO) Emergency Response Team (ERT) augmented the United States Capitol Police (USCP) forces on Monday, Jan. 6, as Congress took on the task of certifying the results of the November 2024 Presidential Election. The USCP requested assistance from the VBSO and other law enforcement agencies for the Jan.…

The Virginia Sheriffs’ Association (VSA) expresses its deepest condolences to the family of retired Virginia State Police (VSP) Superintendent W. Gerald Massengill, whose passing marks the loss of a highly respected leader in Virginia’s law enforcement community. Colonel Massengill proudly served the VSP from 1966 to 2003, leading the department as Superintendent from 2000 to…

The Virginia Sheriffs’ Association (VSA) extends its gratitude to Governor Glenn Youngkin for addressing the Dispatcher salary issue as proposed by the VSA. The Governor’s budget includes a 9.3% regrade for Dispatchers, a significant step in supporting these critical public safety professionals. On December 18, 2024, Governor Youngkin submitted his proposed budget to the Virginia…

This month, we are proud to feature Mathews County Sheriff April Edwards in our Virginia Sheriffs Spotlight. A lifelong resident of Mathews County, Sheriff Edwards stepped into her role in January 2024 with a strong commitment to integrity, public safety, and community connection. With a background in Criminal Justice and Business Administration, she brings a…

The Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office Inmate Workforce Crews have completed numerous projects in every district of the county in the past week, including picking up leaves, painting parking lot spaces, and cleaning up litter along community roads. In Matoaca, they applied mulch and cleared leaves. In Bermuda, Midlothian and Clover Hill, they removed trash and…

Sheriff Jose Quiroz of Arlington County may have taken office in January 2023, but his journey with the Arlington County Sheriff’s Office began over two decades ago. A lifelong Arlingtonian, Sheriff Quiroz’s career in public service is rooted in his deep commitment to the community he calls home. From his early days as a U.S.…

The Chesapeake Sheriff’s Office celebrates the promotion of 11 individuals. Sheriff Dave Rosado and newly promoted Undersheriff Christopher Pascal recognized 11 promotes. We congratulate each of these recipients and thank them for their exemplary service! Promotion: Promoted to the rank of Sergeant: Diana Kubitschek Promoted to the rank of Sergeant: Roger Moss Promoted to the…

What began as a therapeutic initiative to address the opioid crisis has grown into an internationally recognized recovery program known as HARP (Helping Addicts Recover Progressively) at the Chesterfield County Jail. On October 30, HARP’s journey took an extraordinary turn when singer-songwriter Jelly Roll, a vocal advocate for mental health and addiction recovery, visited with…

Shown (clockwise from top left): Salem Sheriff-elect Christopher “Chris” Shelor, Suffolk Sheriff David Miles, Virginia Beach Sheriff Rocky Holcomb, and Chesapeake Sheriff David Rosado The Virginia Sheriffs’ Association (VSA) congratulates the newly elected sheriffs who were chosen in special elections across the Commonwealth on Tuesday. These leaders bring a wealth of dedication and experience to…

The Newport News Sheriff’s Office (NNSO) held its 10th annual Escorted Motorcycle Ride fundraiser on Sunday, drawing more than 90 motorcycles to raise funds for Project Lifesaver, a life-saving program that assists in locating vulnerable residents who may wander due to cognitive conditions such as Alzheimer’s, dementia, Down syndrome, and autism. The event brought together…