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Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute supports National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund

The Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute contributed $62,310 to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. The donation has been designated to memorialize Virginia law enforcement officers as part of the Fund’s Matter of Honor campaign to build the first-ever national museum dedicated to America’s law enforcement officers. Click HERE to download the letter to the VSI…


VSI requests shrouding of badges for Virginia State Police Trooper Nathan-Michael W. Smith

The VSI requests that sheriffs and deputies shroud their badges in honor of Virginia State Police Trooper Nathan-Michael W. Smith though the day of his funeral. Our sincerest condolences to Trooper Smith’s family and friends and to the Virginia State Police.   Funeral arrangements for Trooper Smith are as follows: Visitation: Friday, September 25, 2015,…


The Best Body Armor for Different Departments; a Guide for Law Enforcement

Roles and Responsibilities  Law Enforcement is a difficult and dangerous profession encompassing a number of roles and responsibilities. Officers are tasked with performing a large range of duties and remaining confident and professional in a number of environments. These roles will have drastically different requirements and threats, yet every Officer will need to be protected.…