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Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office Helps Parents Monitor Kids’ Online Activity

The Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office is offering parents Internet monitoring software to help them quickly and easily assess what their children are doing online. The ComputerCOP software scans the computer for potentially objectionable images and text associated with pornography, drugs, weapons or violence.   “The Internet is a valuable resource for connecting us with information and…


Please Keep Our Roads Safe for the Labor Day Weekend and Beyond

 Over the past year and a half I have had the privilege to serve as Virginia’s Secretary of Public Safety. During this time, I have witnessed first-hand the tremendously dangerous and challenging work of those providing law enforcement and highway safety services throughout our Commonwealth. I have also witnessed the tragedy associated with the line…


Sheriff’s Office treats homeless kids to a shopping spree for school supplies

On September 1, 2011, just one week before school starts, the Sheriff’s Office will take 25 homeless kids shopping for clothing and school supplies. For the past 18 years, the Shop with the Sheriff program has partnered with Target to help needy children get ready for the upcoming school year. The children currently reside in…