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Washington County Sheriff’s Office Hosts Annual Ride for the Cure
Rain didn’t dampen the spirit of the annual Ride for the Cure, hosted by the Washington County, VA, Sheriff’s Office. Riders gathered for a shortened route and a meaningful time of fellowship — all in support of an important cause. This year’s event raised nearly $4,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Thank you to…
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Shenandoah County Sheriff’s Office Youth Leadership Camp Shapes Tomorrow’s Leaders
This year marked the 16th annual Shenandoah County Sheriff’s Office Youth Leadership Camp, a program designed to build confidence, leadership, and teamwork in rising middle school students across the county. Ten students from each Shenandoah County Public Schools middle school were selected to participate in the weeklong overnight camp held at Shrine Mont. Throughout the…
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KGSO Helps Light the Way at Special Olympics Summer Games
On June 6, 2025, representatives from the King George County Sheriff’s Office joined law enforcement agencies from across the Commonwealth at the University of Richmond for the opening ceremonies of the 2025 Virginia Special Olympics Summer Games. Deputy Thompson ran the final leg of the Law Enforcement Torch Run into the stadium, marking a powerful…
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Arlington County Sheriff’s Office Celebrates Session 152 Graduates, Including Award-Winning Deputies
Seven deputies of the Arlington County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) graduated on June 2, 2025, from the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy (NVCJTA) as part of Session 152. These new deputies and their classmates from both the Alexandria Sheriff’s Office and Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, successfully completed 10 weeks of training in NVCJTA’s Deputy School.…
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Hampton Sheriff’s Office Announces Newest Promotion
Sheriff Bowden and the Hampton Sheriff’s Office are proud to announce the promotion of Lieutenant B. Moore to the rank of Captain. Captain Moore is an 11-year veteran of the Hampton Sheriff’s Office and currently serves in the Community Relations Unit. She is also a Certified Polygraph Examiner. Please join us in congratulating Capt. B.…
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Petersburg TRIAD Celebrates 20th Annual Senior’s Day with Hawaiian Paradise Theme
On May 15, 2025, the Petersburg Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Petersburg TRIAD, transformed the city into a tropical haven as it proudly celebrated the 20th Anniversary of Senior’s Day. Themed “Hawaiian Paradise,” this vibrant event brought together seniors from across the city, who arrived adorned in festive spring attire, leis, and hula skirts,…
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Congratulations to VSI Scholarship Recipient Raegan Foster
The Bristol City Sheriff’s Office proudly recognizes Raegan Foster, a graduating senior at Bristol Virginia High School, as a recipient of the Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute Scholarship. Raegan will begin her studies in criminal justice this fall at Virginia Highlands Community College. Sheriff Tyrone Foster was honored to present the scholarship on behalf of VSI and…
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Oaths, Honors, and a Surprise Proposal Mark NSO’s 75th Academy Graduation
On Thursday, May 22, 2025, the Norfolk Sheriff’s Office held a graduation ceremony for the recruits of the Norfolk Sheriff’s Office 75th Session Academy. Twenty-four individuals received their badges and took their oath of office in front of over 250 family and friends during a ceremony at the L. Douglas Wilder Performing Arts Center at…
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Former King George Sheriff’s Office Intern Awarded VSI Scholarship
Congratulations to Sarah Storke on being named one of this year’s Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute (VSI) scholarship recipients! A former intern with the King George County Sheriff’s Office, Sarah is currently studying at Virginia Tech and pursuing a career in criminal justice. VSI awards scholarships annually to full-time college students across Virginia who are working toward…
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Serving Those Who Served: Roanoke County Sheriff’s Office Visits Local Veterans
The Roanoke County Sheriff’s Office was honored to spend time with the Veterans of the Friendship Retirement Community of the Roanoke Valley during a special lunchtime visit. Deputies served hot dogs and hamburgers before sitting down to share a meal and heartfelt conversations with the residents. Among those in attendance were two World War II…
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Scott County Sheriff’s Office Joins Kids Fishing Day at Natural Tunnel State Park
Sheriff Edds and the Scott County Sheriff’s Office participated in Kids Fishing Day at Natural Tunnel State Park in Southwest Virginia on Saturday, May 10. The event, held in partnership with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources and Virginia State Parks, promoted healthy outdoor activities and provided an opportunity to educate kids about fishing and…
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From Storms to Smiles: Dickenson Sheriff’s Office Cheers on Lemonade Stand
Following a recent long night of severe thunderstorms across Dickenson County, our deputies were heartened to find a bright spot — a local children’s lemonade stand, set up with big smiles and bigger hearts. Deputies from the Dickenson County Sheriff’s Office made a special stop to support these young entrepreneurs, whose determination to spread a…