Sheriff Jim Branch was contacted by Steven T. McFarland of the United States Department of Justice. He requested the opportunity to tour the Culpeper County Jail and interview staff about the Jail not having any reports of sexual victimizations in 2007. The Jail staff prepared the information as requested by the PREA. The team packet contained…
The Newport News Sheriff’s Office is providing a wide array of training opportunities to all its personnel in an effort to be a center of excellence. To stay current in the law enforcement career field, on-going training is essential.
Sheriff Howard D. Smith is pleased to announce that Emergency Communications Manager Lisa R. Usher has been selected as the recipient of the 2008 Governor’s Award for Excellence Award for Outstanding Contribution to EMS by a Telecommunications Officer. Emergency Communications Manager Usher received the award during a ceremony held November 15, 2008 during the 2008…