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Get to Know Your Sheriffs – Sheriff Arthur Townsend – Lunenburg County

For the month of February, we are excited to introduce to you Lunenburg County Sheriff Arthur Townsend. Sheriff Townsend has […]

Prospective VSI Membership Letters to Mail February 2020

In response to the need for improved, widespread public safety awareness and to assist local sheriffs in protecting the lives […]

“How to Avoid Social Media Liability” Training

Unawareness and misinformation regarding the new U.S. Supreme Court and Section 1983 federal social media laws and policy standards are […]

Virginia Peninsula Regional Jail Director of Security of Operations Loses Life While On Duty

The Virginia Sheriffs’ Association is deeply saddened to announce that Major Angelanette Moore, Director of Security of Operations, Virginia Peninsula […]

Newport News Officer Gives Life During Traffic Stop

A Newport News Police Officer gave her life yesterday evening while on duty during a traffic stop. According to the […]

Seeking nominations for ‘Deputy Sheriff of the Year Award’ and ‘Deputy Sheriff Valor Award’

The Virginia Sheriffs’ Association is now accepting nominations for the ‘Deputy Sheriff of the Year Award’ and the ‘Deputy Sheriff […]

Get to Know Your Sheriffs – Sheriff B.J. Roberts – City of Hampton

For the month of January, we are excited to introduce to you City of Hampton Sheriff B.J. Roberts. As of […]

Get to Know Your Sheriffs – Sheriff April Staton – City of Salem

For the month of December, we are pleased to introduce to you City of Salem Sheriff April Staton. We asked […]

Chesapeake Sheriff’s Office Deputies Deliver Turkeys

The Chesapeake Sheriff’s Office hoped to make the Thanksgiving holiday a little brighter. On Tuesday, November 26, 2019, deputies delivered […]

Get to Know Your Sheriffs – Sheriff Antionette Irving – City of Richmond

For the month of November, we are pleased to introduce to you City of Richmond Sheriff Antionette Irving. We asked […]

Request for Public Comment: State Board of BHDS Policies

The Policy Development and Evaluation Committee of the State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is initiating a field review of […]

Hanover County Sheriff Hines awarded accreditation by CALEA

Congratulations Sheriff Hines on another job well done by the men and women of Hanover County Sheriff’s Office. This will […]

Culpeper County Sheriff’s Office Receives CALEA® Award for National Law Enforcement Accreditation

On Saturday, November 15, 2019, under the leadership of Sheriff Scott H. Jenkins, the Culpeper County Sheriff’s Office received its […]

New Security Measure Implemented at County Detention Center

Sheriff Beth Arthur announced a new security measure in place at the Arlington County Detention Center. A full body scanner […]

2019 Election Recap

Elections were held across the Commonwealth yesterday, and, yes, there is a new sheriff in town – twenty-six in total! […]