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VSI Conference Rescheduled to June 9-11, 2021

The Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute (VSI) Board of Directors has made the decision to reschedule the upcoming VSI Spring Conference at […]

Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Shares Early 2021 Pedestrian Data

Already in 2021, there have been 77 crashes involving pedestrians and 14 fatalities with another 27 serious injuries throughout Virginia. […]

Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Updates

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office sends prayers and support to the Henrico County Police Department and the Stanley Police Department […]

Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Offers Safety Advice on Weather Conditions

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office offers safety advice regarding various weather conditions. With recent ice and freezing rain, Franklin County […]

Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Reminds you to “Use Your Head, Buckle Up!”

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (Virginia DMV) would like to remind you to […]

VSI Announces 2021 Class of the VSI Certification Program

The Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute is pleased to announce the 2021 class of the VSI Certification Program. This program promotes, recognizes […]

Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Updates

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office recently received certification from the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission (VALEPSC) signifying the achievement […]

Prospective VSI membership letters to mail in February 2021

In response to the need for improved, widespread public safety awareness and to assist local sheriffs in protecting the lives […]

Applications Now Open for 2021-2022 VSI Scholarship Program

The Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute (VSI) Scholarship Program was established to provide an opportunity for young people across Virginia to pursue […]

Master Deputy Promotions at the Newport News Sheriff’s Office

The Newport News Sheriff’s Office announced promotions to the rank of master deputy, corporal and personnel who will continue in […]

Franklin County Sheriff’s Office January Updates

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office has given a few awards recently to members of their team. Camille Bower celebrated five years […]

Southampton Sheriff’s Office Welcomes Three Graduates of the Basic Jail Academy

The Southampton Sheriff’s Office welcomed three graduates of the Basic Jail Academy back to the office on December 15, 2020. […]

Franklin County Sheriff’s Office December Updates

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office has several updates to share. First, the sheriff’s office would like to share information to […]

Staunton K9 Deputy Cara Fatally Injured in Line of Duty

It is with a heavy heart that the Staunton Sheriff’s Office informs the community that K9 Deputy Cara was injured […]

Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Updates

Recently, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office celebrated several milestones for the number of years that members of the sheriff’s office […]