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Zapata Deputy of the Year

The Hampton Fraternal Order Police, Lodge #26 recently celebrated and awarded the outstanding law enforcement officers from our local areas who have distinguished themselves with their service to their agency and the community in the past year. Sergeant K. Zapata is the Deputy of the Year for the Hampton Sheriff’s Office. Zapata is a six…



VSI New Sheriffs School

All 27 newly elected sheriffs from around Virginia gathered at the New Sheriff Orientation hosted by the Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute on December 3, 4, and 5 in Richmond to learn about topics ranging from DFS services to how to respond in the event of being sued. From Delegate Terry Austin welcoming the newly-elected sheriffs to…