The Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute expresses gratitude this Thanksgiving for all sheriffs, deputies and staff who serve communities large and small across the Commonwealth to support public safety.
City of Falls Church Sheriff’s Office –The City of Falls Church Sheriff’s Office explosives detection canine team of K-9 Deputy, Sgt. Andrew Verdon and his K-9 partner “Umar” received the Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) national certification for odor recognition in October.
On October 4, 2022 Sergeant Jovan Stith, of Southampton County Sheriff’s Office, was flagged down by a citizen in the City of Franklin due to a residence being on fire. Sergeant Stith took immediate action to find out if anyone was still inside the residence. He was then made aware that a woman in her…