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Patrol

Capitol Police Officers Stopped "Massacre" at Congressional Baseball Practice

Although the practice was taking place in Alexandria, VA, across the Potomac River from the Capitol, police were on hand to protect Rep. Steve Scalise, the majority whip and No. 3 Republican in the House of Representatives.

June 14, 2017

Patrol

VA Officer Shot Serving Warrant, Suspect in Custody After Standoff

A Virginia Beach, VA, police officer is recovering after he was shot multiple times while trying to serve a search warrant Tuesday morning, touching off a six-hour standoff.

June 13, 2017

Patrol

VA State Police Agent Killed in Richmond, Suspect in Custody

A Virginia State Police special agent has died after he was shot Friday evening after approaching a vehicle parked on the wrong side of the street.

May 27, 2017

Vehicle Ops

Bible Verse Decals to Come Off VA County Patrol Cars Immediately, Sheriff Says

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.

May 18, 2017

Technology

Virginia State Police Shut Down E-mail to Thwart Malware Attack

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.

April 28, 2017

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VA Trooper Seriously Injured During Vehicle Pursuit

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.

April 7, 2017

Patrol

Virginia Deputy Killed in Crash Responding to Assist in Pursuit

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.

March 10, 2017

Technology

Video: VA Agency Deploys New Injury-Detecting Technology in Vests

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.

February 10, 2017

Patrol

Virginia Legislators Announce Plans to Stem Trooper Exodus with Pay Raise

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.

January 26, 2017

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Video: Virginia Officer Burned in Caustic Liquid Attack

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.

January 10, 2017

Patrol

Slain VA Trooper's Father Creates Billboard to Support Police

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.

December 15, 2016

Patrol

Video: Man Gets 2 Life Sentences for Killing VA Trooper

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.

December 9, 2016