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  • Newport News salutes first African American sheriff’s deputy

    The Newport News Public Library held its We Stand for Justice: A Salute to African American Heroes of Newport News on Saturday, February 24. Sheriff Gabe Morgan and other leaders of the Newport News Sheriff’s Office were honored to be part this event in which the city paid tribute to Lillie B. Knight, the agency’s first…

  • Office of the Sheriff: Hampton Sheriff’s Office Receives Technical Assistance to Expand Medication-Assisted Treatment Programs

    The Hampton Sheriff’s Office was recently selected by the Bureau of Justice Assistance to participate in a 9-month initiative to receive intensive training and technical assistance to support planning efforts to expand access to medication-assisted treatment programs for inmates. Sheriff Bowden hosted an informational luncheon with several community partners to determine the best pathway toward…

  • VSI Announces 2024 Class of the VSI Certification Program

    ~Recipients will be recognized at the Spring Conference in April~ The Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute (VSI) is pleased to announce the 2024 class of the VSI Certification Program. This program promotes, recognizes, and elevates the continued individual professional development of Virginia’s sheriffs and deputies. Sheriffs and deputies serving in the Commonwealth of Virginia carry immense responsibilities…

  • NNSO hosts Public Safety academy students

    Many high school students do not know what they will do after graduation – go right to work, go to college, or get skills training. 50 10th graders visited the Newport News Sheriff’s Office on February 5 to learn about public safety and the law. They are in the Academy of Law and Public Safety, which…

  • Office of the Sheriff: Newport News Sheriff Gabe Morgan elected to Policing Innovation Board

    Sheriff Gabe Morgan has been elected to the board of the National Center for Policing Innovation, a non-profit organization that provides innovative learning opportunities and powerful resources that improve public safety.    Sheriff Morgan and Harrisonburg Police Chief Kelley Warner round out the eight-person board comprised of current and retired sheriffs and police chiefs from across…

  • Prospective VSI membership letters to be mailed in February 2024

    In response to the need for improved, widespread public safety awareness and to assist local sheriffs in protecting the lives and property of citizens throughout Virginia, the Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute (VSI) has announced a campaign that encourages Commonwealth of Virginia residents to become ‘Associate’ and ‘Business’ members of the VSI. Membership appeals will be mailed…

  • Virginia Beach Sheriff’ Office News: First deputies attend VBPD Academy

    Joint training is part of continued partnership between VBSO, VBPD   For the first time, deputies from the Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office are attending the Virginia Beach Police Department Academy, undergoing 24 weeks of joint law enforcement training.   This is the first time that members of the VBSO have attended the VBPD Academy, part…

  • Petersburg TRIAD Takes First Outing of the New Year

    On January 2, 2024, the Petersburg TRIAD had its first outing of the year.  TRIAD is the senior citizen crime prevention program sponsored by the Petersburg Sheriff’s Office. Approximately 90 seniors and Sheriff Vanessa R. Crawford traveled to the Cinema Café in Chester, Virginia to see the movie, “The Color Purple.” The movie has received…

  • Petersburg Sheriff’s Office and Petersburg Kiwanis Partner for Annual Coat, Toy, and Bike Drive

    On December 20, 2023, the Petersburg Sheriff’s Office, the Petersburg Kiwanis and the Petersburg High School Key Club distributed the toys, coats and bicycles to over 200 children for the 2023 Petersburg Sheriff’s Office and Kiwanis Holiday Toy & Coat Drive. Each year, brand new toys and coats are provided for over 200 children with…

  • Office of the Sheriff – Prince George County Sheriff’s Office Community News

    The Prince George County Sheriff’s Office participated in a year-round “No Shave November” to raise funds for its community. A portion of the funds collected at the end of the year are designated towards the department’s scholarship that assists one of its county students further his or her education. The other portion of the funds is put…

  • Hampton Sheriff’s Office Delivers Gifts to Adopt-a-Seniors

    Sheriff Bowden and the Hampton Sheriff’s Office staff delivered gifts to our Adopt-a-Senior members. During the holiday season, the Hampton Sheriff’s Office wanted to show how much we care about our seniors. The Hampton Sheriff’s Office staff delivered beautiful flower along with a gift bag (which included a Hampton Sheriff’s Office 2024 calendar, Covid tests…

  • Henrico and Petersburg Sheriffs Honored with 2023-2024 “Champion for Children” award

    On December 22, 2023, the Honorable Sheriff Alisha Gregory of Henrico and the HonorableSheriff Vanessa R. Crawford of Petersburg were honored by the Continental Societies, Inc., theRichmond, Virginia Chapter with the 2023-2024 “Champion for Children” award during their33rd Annual Elegance in Black & White Gala held at the Richmond Downtown Marriott Hotel. Continental projects help…