The Bible verse decals that have adorned Montgomery County (VA) Sheriff's Office vehicles since March are coming off immediately, Sheriff Hank Partin said in a Thursday statement.
Read More →The Virginia State Police shut down its email system on Wednesday night to strengthen its defense against a sophisticated new form of malware that infected the law enforcement agency’s network at the end of last week.
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A Virginia State Trooper was seriously injured Thursday morning during a police pursuit in Chesterfield. The incident began when a speeding driver refused to stop for police on Powhite Parkway at about 2:23 a.m.
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A Carroll County (VA) Sheriff’s Office deputy was killed in a patrol vehicle crash while responding to assist fellow officers late Thursday night in Hillsville.
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The Montgomery County (VA) Sheriff's Office is the first police agency in the country to use a new technology to help injured officers. The Automatic Injury Detection Panels fit on officers' vests and they can detect when an officer has been shot or stabbed.
Read More →Starting pay for troopers would rise from $36,200 a year to $43,000 under the agreement struck between the Republicans who control the money committees for both chambers. In addition to the 3 percent raise, existing troopers would see their annual salaries jump by more than $6,700 to keep pace with the new hires.
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A Norfolk, VA, police sergeant's face, eyes, and hand were chemically burned Monday when a man reportedly attacked him with a caustic liquid. The sergeant was treated at and released from a local hospital.
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Dermyer, whose son was shot and killed earlier this year, said it’s been a tough time, especially with the holidays. Instead of sadness, he wanted to send a message of support to all police officers for what they do every day.
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Russell Brown was sentenced to two life terms plus 23 years, without the possibility of parole for killing Master Trooper Junius A. Walker, a 40-year veteran of the Virginia State Police, in 2013.
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Police say 56-year-old Deputy Edgardo Lucero was driving the Dodge and was transported to a local hospital after the incident. He later passed away because of his injuries.
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