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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, […]

Joint Statement From Public Safety Agencies in Virginia

Richmond – Following Governor Northam’s press conference this afternoon where he announced additional actions to respond to COVID-19, local, regional, […]

VSI Spring Conference April 22 – 24 Cancelled

The Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute (VSI) will not have its annual conference at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Hampton Hotel Convention […]

Beware coronavirus scams

Richmond Times Dispatch – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia issued a statement Wednesday warning that […]

Governor and Health Commissioner Issue Public Health Emergency Order to Enforce 10-Patron Limit

RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam and State Health Commissioner M. Norman Oliver, MD, MA today issued a public health emergency order prohibiting […]

Hampton Sheriff’s Office Death Announcement

The Virginia Sheriffs’ Association joins the Hampton Sheriff’s Office in mourning the loss of one of its own, Deputy Nataniel […]

Coronavirus Prevention Resources

Virginia continues to prepare for coronavirus. Governor Northam has released a statement outlining plans and precautions for the Commonwealth. The […]

Hoax News Circulates Regarding Law Enforcement Pay and Benefits

A fake twitter account, which impersonated Senator Janet Howell and falsely attributed comments to her regarding removal of law enforcement […]

VSA Letter to House Budget Conferees

The Virginia Sheriffs’ Association sent a letter presented to the House Budget Conferees addressing pay increases. A similar letter will […]

SB 149 (Howell) relating to courthouse and courtroom security fees passes the Virginia General Assembly

Senate Bill 149 (Howell) relating to courthouse and courtroom security fees passed the Virginia General Assembly today. The bill is […]

Sheriffs Travel to Richmond to Advocate for public safety

Virginia Deputy Sheriffs and Sheriffs gathered in Richmond on Tuesday, February 18 and Wednesday, February 19, for the Virginia Sheriffs’ Association […]

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 […]