The VSI respectively requests that all sheriffs and deputies shroud their badges out of respect for the two New York City police officers, P.O. Wenjian Liu and P.O. Rafael Ramos, that were assassinated over the weekend. The VSI recommends the shrouding of badges until the funerals of the deceased are completed. P.O. Ramos’ funeral will be held…
On December 18, 2014, a distinguished panel of the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission (VLEPSC) met in Richmond to consider the Danville Sheriffs Office’s re-accreditation status. The panel which was comprised of nine Virginia chiefs and sheriffs voted unanimously that the Danville Sheriffs Office receive its second reaccreditation. The initial accreditation was in 2006,…
The Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute (VSI) has met all twenty standards of charity accountability of the Better Business Bureau (BBB). The BBB Wise Giving Alliance Standards for Charity Accountability were developed to assist donors in making sound giving decisions and to foster public confidence in charitable organizations. The standards seek to encourage fair and honest solicitation…