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DMV October Safety Campaigns

October is a notoriously dangerous month in regards to traffic safety. That’s why the Virginia Sheriffs’ Association is partnering with […]

Get to Know Your Sheriffs – Sheriff Metin “Matt” Cay– City of Falls Church

For the month of September, we are excited to introduce to you the City of Falls Church Sheriff Cay. Prior […]

Virginia Sheriffs’ Association Annual Conference Recognizes the Sheriffs’ Offices and Staff across the Commonwealth

The Virginia Sheriffs’ Association hosted its 2020 Virtual Annual Conference on September 16, 2020. As Virginia’s premier conference, this virtual […]

SB5065: Qualified Immunity Defeated in Senate Judiciary Committee

SB5065, Qualified Immunity, sponsored by Senator Morrissey, was defeated by the Senate Judiciary Committee this morning. The bill was referred […]

Get to Know Your Sheriffs – Sheriff Gary Parsons – Lee County

For the month of July, we are excited to introduce to you Lee County Sheriff Parsons. Sheriff Parsons took office […]

Virginia Sheriffs’ Association Acknowledges Sacrifice of Wythe County Deputy Sheriffs

Richmond, VA – The Virginia Sheriffs’ Association wishes to acknowledge the sacrifice of Wythe County Deputy Sheriffs, Sgt. Chris Coleman […]

Countrywide Scam Alert

The Ocean County New Jersey Sheriff’s Office has received numerous calls recently from residents in various counties in Georgia. The […]

Legislation Effective as of July 1, 2020

The Virginia Sheriffs’ Association gives voice to Virginia sheriffs and deputies.  The VSA would like to highlight a list of […]

Get to Know Your Sheriffs – Sheriff Connie Compton – Rapphahannock County

For the month of June, we are delighted to introduce to you Rapphahannock County Sheriff Connie Compton. Sheriff Compton took […]

Virginia Sheriffs’ Association Statement on Death of George Floyd

Richmond, VA – On behalf of the members of the Virginia Sheriffs’ Association, I want to address the situation unfolding […]

VSA Letter: Rescind and Reconsider the Shocking Parole of Mr. Vincent Lamont Martin

The Virginia Sheriffs’ Association (VSA) sent a letter to Governor Ralph S. Northam, Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security […]

Virginia Sheriffs’ Association Announces “Dispatcher of the Year Award”

The Virginia Sheriffs’ Association is pleased to announce a new award, “Dispatcher of the Year Award,” to recognize the critical […]

Virginia Beach Sheriff Ken Stolle Requests Attorney General Mark Herring to Provide Clarification on Protection for First Responders & Healthcare Workers

Richmond, VA – Sheriffs, deputies, all first responders and law enforcement continue to work diligently, responding to calls and never […]

Virginia Sheriffs’ Association Requests Presumptive Illness Provisions for First Responders

The Virginia Sheriffs’ Association is requesting that Governor Northam take all actions necessary to extend to all first responders the […]

Safe Surfin’: Stay Diligent in Tracking Children’s Internet Use

The Safe Surfin’ Foundation was founded in 1998 by Bedford County Sheriff Mike Brown concurrently with Operation Blue Ridge Thunder, […]