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Patrol

The First Female Patrol Officers

The dawn of the contemporary female officer came in 1972. It was a moment in time where law enforcement's and the public's attitude toward women with badges began to change and female officers began to be perceived as "real police."

September 20, 2012

Patrol

$50K Reward Offered In Va. Trooper's 1984 Killing

Almost three decades after the murder of Virginia Trooper Johnny Bowman, law enforcement authorities offered a $50,000 reward in hopes of solving the cold case.

August 14, 2012

Technology

ACLU, Facebook Back Fired Deputies

The ACLU of Virginia and Facebook have thrown their support behind six former employees of the Hampton (Va.) Sheriff's Department who claim they were fired for "liking" the campaign page of the sheriff's opponent.

August 8, 2012

Technology

Va. Agency Honored for Social Media Work

The Richmond (Va.) Police Department began using social media sites to communicate with the public in 2008. The agency has accounts in almost every social media outlet, including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Ustream.

August 1, 2012

Vehicle Ops

Virginia Troopers To Get Ford P.I. Sedans

The Virginia State Police have ordered 144 2013 Ford Police Interceptor sedans to begin replacing a fleet of aging Ford Crown Vics.

July 1, 2012

Patrol

Man Charged In Va. Cop's 2010 Slaying

Virginia Beach Police have charged a serial armed robber with first-degree murder in the death of an off-duty Norfolk officer.

July 1, 2012

Patrol

Va. Officer Helps Deliver Baby

Arlington County (Va.) Police Cpl. Steve Troyano helped deliver a baby in the back seat of an SUV, after the frantic sister of the mother contacted him.

May 23, 2012

Vehicle Ops

Va. Deputy Killed In Crash

A Charles City County (Va.) Sheriff's deputy was killed while responding as backup to another deputy, when he cruiser struck a tree.

April 1, 2012

Training

Virginia Trooper Applicants Must Allow Social Media Review

The Virginia State Police now require potential troopers to provide their social media accounts for review during an extensive background screening process. The ACLU of Virginia has decried the process as "deplorable" and akin to "asking to see someone's diary."

March 22, 2012

Patrol

Police: Va. Cop Stabbed 2 Firefighters After Crash

A Virginia Beach police officer reportedly stabbed two firefighters after he wrecked his car. Officer Bradley Colas crashed in Hallwood about 6:42 a.m. Sunday.

March 4, 2012

Patrol

Virginia Officer Dies During Dive Training

Officer Timothy Schock was participating in the training around 11:45 a.m. with the Underwater Search and Rescue team when he began to have "difficulty underwater.

December 20, 2011

Patrol

Virginia Cop Dies During Dive Training

A member of the Chesapeake (Va.) Police Department's dive team died during a training exercise at Oak Grove Lake Park on Tuesday.

December 19, 2011