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U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions improves and enhances Federal Asset Forfeiture guidelines

Law enforcement agencies will once again participate in federal asset forfeiture. The new guidelines offer enhanced protections for the public […]

Richmond House of Delegates members visits Richmond City Justice Center

Delegates Delores McQuinn, Lamont Bagby and Jeffrey Bourne recently visited the Richmond City Justice Center for a presentation and tour […]

Franklin County Sheriff’s Office donates to CASA

Sheriff Bill Overton recently made a $1,000 donation to CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) and Southern Virginia Child Advocacy Center. […]

We’ve moved…again! VSI and VSA offices remain in Riverfront Plaza in downtown Richmond.

The Virginia Sheriffs’ Association and the Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute office has moved to the adjacent tower of Riverfront Plaza in […]

DCJS job posting: Law Enforcement Standards & Policy Manager

The Department of Criminal Justice Services’ (DCJS) Division of Law Enforcement and Security Services seeks a highly qualified and motivated […]

Newport News Sgt. skydives with Army’s Golden Knights

Sgt. C. Agee in the Sheriff’s Office IT department jumped with the U.S. Army’s Golden Knights in June, his first […]

Franklin County Deputy Justice recognized for valor

Deputy Todd Justice was recently recognized by the Franklin County Board of Supervisors for his valor and life-saving efforts over […]

Sheriff Mike Chapman accepts DEA/D.A.R.E. ‘Law Enforcement Executive of the Year’ award

Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman was presented the 2017 DEA/D.A.R.E. Law Enforcement Executive of the Year award by Rob Patterson, […]

Virginia Sheriffs’ Association statement on William Morva execution

Newport News Sheriff Gabe Morgan, president of the Virginia Sheriffs’ Association, issued the following statement on the execution of William […]

Franklin County Sheriff’s Office takes home first place in charity softball tournament

Franklin County sheriff’s deputies and staff took part in a First Responders Softball Tournament benefiting Rocky Mount police and fire […]

Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman named 2017 DEA/D.A.R.E. Law Enforcement Executive of the Year

Francisco X. Pegueros, President & CEO of D.A.R.E. America, and Karl C. Colder, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug […]

Sheriff Hill awards VSI college scholarships

Prince William County Sheriff Glendell Hill is pleased to announce the awarding of $1,000 scholarships to five local college students […]

Sheriff Morgan presents VSI scholarship certificate

Three students from Newport News have each won a $1,000 scholarship from the Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute to pursue a criminal […]

Arlington County deputies graduate from Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy

Arlington County Sheriff Beth Arthur is pleased to announce the recent graduation of twenty recruits from Session 136 of the […]

Winchester Sheriff’s Office to run nonprofit Triad group

June 22, 2017 By Evan Goodenow The Winchester Star Because the area is a popular place to retire, reducing crimes […]