Virginia Sheriffs' Association (VSA)

07/04/2025

Today, we honor the spirit of service, sacrifice, and resilience that has shaped our nation. Wishing you a safe and meaningful Fourth of July. 🤍❤️💙

07/03/2025

🎉 Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office Crime Victims Unit earns national recognition!

Loudoun County Sheriff's Office received the 2025 Crime Victim Services Award from the National Sheriffs’ Association for their outstanding commitment to supporting victims through innovative and compassionate service. Congratulations!

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The LCSO Crime Victims Unit has been nationally recognized with the 2025 Crime Victim Services Award from the National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA). The award was presented on June 25, 2025, at the NSA Annual Conference in Fort Lauderdale to Sheriff Chapman and Detective Lindsey Sayre, who represen...

07/02/2025

👏 Danville City Jail earns a perfect audit rating!

Danville Sheriff's Office Sheriff Mike Mondul and his team achieved 100% compliance with state life, health, and safety standards. Please join us in congratulating the Danville City Jail team on this tremendous achievement!

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Danville City Sheriff Mike Mondul is pleased to report that the Danville City Jail achieved 100% compliance during a recent audit. The audit spanned a time period of three years and was based on the annual life, health, and safety standards established by the Virginia Board of Corrections. “Unders...

06/30/2025

🏈 Teamwork, Training, and Tons of Heart in Chesapeake!

Sheriff Rosado and his team hosted an incredible free youth football camp — giving kids a chance to get active, build skills, and connect with positive role models in uniform.

Despite the heat, the Chesapeake Sheriff's Office made sure safety came first with plenty of water stations and medical support on site. 💧🩺

A huge shout-out to the deputies, volunteers, and community partners who helped make this event a touchdown for public service and youth engagement!

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06/28/2025

Don’t End Your Fourth with a DUI

Help us spread the word: Celebrate safely this Independence Day by planning ahead.

✅ Designate a sober driver
✅ Use a taxi or rideshare
✅ Make smart choices

Ride Sober or Get Pulled Over.

06/27/2025

While attending the National Sheriffs’ Association Convention in Fort Lauderdale, Halifax County Sheriff's Office Sheriff Fred S. Clark had the honor of meeting 13-year-old D.J. Daniel, a young cancer fighter with a dream of serving in law enforcement.

“D.J. is a remarkable young man, and our prayers continue to go out for him,” said Sheriff Clark.

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At the National Sheriffs’ Association Convention in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Halifax County Sheriff Fred S. Clark had the honor of meeting 13-year-old D.J. Daniel ahead of his special swearing-in ceremony by sheriffs from across the country. “D.J. is a remarkable young man, and our prayers cont...

06/26/2025

Incredible news out of Warren County!

Warren County Virginia Sheriff's Office Sheriff Crystal Cline has been selected to attend the FBI National Academy, one of the most elite and respected law enforcement training programs in the world. Less than one percent of law enforcement officers worldwide are ever accepted.

Sheriff Cline is also the first woman sheriff in Warren County history to earn this prestigious honor. Please join us in congratulating her!

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Sheriff Crystal Cline of Warren County has been accepted into Session #295 of the FBI National Academy, one of the world’s most elite and respected law enforcement training programs. Her attendance marks a historic milestone for the county, as she becomes not only one of a select group of officers...

06/25/2025

💙 STANDING WITH DJ 💙

Sheriffs, deputies, and law enforcement leaders from across Virginia came together in Richmond yesterday to honor 13-year-old Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel, a courageous young man battling cancer with a dream of serving in law enforcement.

Organized by Frederick County Virginia Sheriff's Office Sheriff Lenny Millholland, the ceremony was held at the Office of the Attorney General and marked DJ’s first statewide swearing-in in Virginia. Governor of Virginia Glenn Youngkin and Attorney General Jason Miyares joined agency leaders in celebrating DJ’s mission, which has taken him to more than 3,000 law enforcement departments nationwide.

Virginia proudly stands among them. The Virginia Sheriffs’ Association is honored to have supported this unforgettable moment for DJ and the law enforcement community.

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On Tuesday, June 24, sheriffs and deputies from across the Commonwealth gathered in Richmond for a special moment of unity and inspiration: the honorary swearing-in of 13-year-old Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel, a courageous young man battling brain and spine cancer whose dream is to serve in law enforce...

06/23/2025

🚔 Real Tools. Real Results.

Thanks to license plate reader (ALPR) technology, King George County Sheriff's Office deputies helped stop a stolen vehicle and arrest four suspects tied to a string of thefts in Virginia and Maryland.

This is exactly why VSA supported ALPR legislation during this year’s General Assembly. ALPRs help deputies across the Commonwealth respond faster, work smarter, and keep communities safer.

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06/22/2025

🎤 Arlington’s Got Talent – and Heart

At the Arlington County VA Sheriff's Office, mental wellness isn’t a one-month effort. It's a daily commitment.

In a powerful display of self-expression and second chances, ACSO recently hosted Arlington’s Got Talent, a voluntary talent show for inmates that celebrated creativity, identity, and emotional well-being. Original poetry, music, and spoken word took center stage, reminding us that rehabilitation begins when people are seen for more than their circumstances.

🔗 Read more: https://zurl.co/2CnAs

06/21/2025

💡 Chesterfield County is Leading the Way

When overdose deaths spiked, Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office Karl Leonard and the Chesterfield County Jail didn’t wait for someone else to act. Their HARP program, Narcan distribution, and EMS partnerships helped drive a 50% drop in overdose deaths, double the national decline.

This is what bold, community-based leadership looks like. We’re proud to see their efforts recognized in The Wall Street Journal.

📖 Read the story: https://zurl.co/hXIRB

06/20/2025

Virginia Sheriff Spotlight 🔦

He started as a dispatcher in 1983. Since then, Smyth County Sheriff's Office Sheriff Chip Shuler has served in nearly every role: D.A.R.E. officer, criminal investigator, tactical team member – rising through the ranks with heart and humility. Now in his third term, he’s still leading by example.

🔗 Meet Sheriff Shuler: https://zurl.co/Rkz7J

With more than four decades of service, Smyth County Sheriff Chip Shuler leads with heart, humility, and hard-earned experience. Since starting as a dispatcher in 1983, he’s served in nearly every role at the sheriff’s office – from D.A.R.E. officer to criminal investigator to tactical team me...