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Hanover County Sheriff’s Deputies Seek to Identify Larceny Suspect

On January 22, 2019, deputies responded to a business located in the 7200 block of Bell Creek Road in regards […]

SPECIAL TRAINING FOR 1ST RESPONDERS HELD BY FRANKLIN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

On February 9, 2019, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigative Unit held a seminar at the Franklin Center for […]

Virginia Sheriffs’ Association Applauds School Safety Legislation

~Our thanks to Senator Richard Stuart and Delegate Bob Thomas for championing the legislation~ Richmond, VA – The Virginia Sheriffs’ […]

VSPA – Death Announcement – Funeral Arrangements for Trooper Lucas B. Dowell

COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF STATE POLICE February 6, 2019 TO: All Employees FROM: […]

Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Community News, February 6, 2019

FCSO INVESTIGATORS BRING MOCK CRIME SCENES TO LOCAL SCHOOL On Monday, February 4, 2019, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Unit […]

Passing of Virginia State Police Trooper Lucas B. Dowell

The Virginia Sheriffs’ Association is deeply saddened to inform you of the passing Virginia State Trooper Lucas B. Dowell. A […]

Governor Northam Budget: Broadband Internet

Sheriffs and other first responders depend on high speed internet, or broadband, to effectively do our job. Law enforcement officials […]

Virginia Beach Crime Solvers holds 37th annual awards ceremony

Virginia Beach Crime Solvers held its 37th annual awards ceremony and luncheon, recognizing four award recipients for their contributions to […]

DCJS Alert: Email Spoofing Attempts

Certain email accounts from DCJS have been used in spoofing attempts aimed at law enforcement agencies. Spoofing, in general, is […]

Project Sticker Shock Targets Underage Drinking

The Hanover County Sheriff’s Office is proud to once again announce their participation in PROJECT STICKER SHOCK on Saturday, February […]

VSA Prevails, Defeating Asset Forfeiture Bill

~ Legislation would have effectively ended asset forfeiture, negatively impacting rural and urban law enforcement agencies statewide~ Richmond, VA — The Virginia […]

Virginia Sheriffs’ Association Partners with the Virginia Association of Counties to Fund Rural Law Enforcement

~Senator Black, Delegates LaRock and Ware propose 2019 Budget Package~ Richmond, VA — The Virginia Sheriffs Association (VSA) is partnering with […]

Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office to provide free meals for federal workers and their families during shutdown

The Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office in partnership with Summit Food Service will be providing free meals to federal workers who […]

VSI seeking 2019 scholarship program applications

The Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute (VSI) Scholarship Program was established to provide an opportunity for young people across Virginia to pursue […]

Virginia Legislators Bring Light to and Propose Pay Increase for Deputy Sheriffs & Sheriffs

~Senator Stanley, Delegates Hodges, Ransone & Rush propose 2019 Budget Package~ Richmond, VA — A priority issue of the Virginia […]