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May 10, 2021

National Police Week 2021

National Police Week occurs every May and, in 2021, it will be commemorated with virtual events that can be viewed from anywhere in the...

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May 7, 2021

Man charged with attempted murder after shooting Norton Police Chief, police say

Source: WCYB News 5 UPDATE: Norton Police Chief James Lane was flown to Johnson City Medical Center, where he is being treated for...

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Feb 26, 2021

Stanley Police Officer Dominic "Nick" Winum shot and killed during traffic stop

Statement by Town of Stanley Police Chief Ryan Dean: "It was with heavy hearts this evening that we must inform our community of the line...

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Oct 15, 2020

Virginia Beach Fire Department employee seriously hurt after being hit by a truck

Art Kohn, the public information officer for the Virginia Beach Fire Department, was walking along Rudee Point Road when he was hit by a...

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Sep 23, 2020

Longtime Smyth County volunteer firefighter dies while on the scene of a house fire in Marion, Va.

Press Release: Adwolfe Volunteer Fire Department 104 Thomas Bridge Rd. Marion VA 24354 On September 23rd, 2020 at 2:06am, the Adwolfe...

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Sep 16, 2020

Memorial service honors Central Virginia firefighters

RICHMOND, Va. — Central Virginia firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice were honored in a memorial service at the Carillon in...

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May 14, 2020

Governor Northam Issues Proclamation Recognizing the 413th Birthday of the Virginia National Guard

https://www.governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/proclamations/proclamation/413th-birthday-of-the-virginia-national-guard.html 413th Birthday...

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Jan 31, 2020

EOW: Major Angelanette Moore, Virginia Peninsula Regional Jail - January 23, 2020

Virginia – The law enforcement family is grieving yet again as we learn about the death of Major Angelanette Moore, a correctional major...

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Jan 23, 2020

Newport News Police Officer Katie Thyne, 24, died Thursday night after being dragged by a vehicle

The public is invited to a Memorial Service on Monday, February 3rd at 6:00 pm at Liberty Baptist Church in Hampton, VA. MAP Law...

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Oct 24, 2015

The Virginia Public Safety Foundation Announces 2015 Memorial Rededication

~Nine names to be added to the Commonwealth Public Safety Memorial November 6th~ RICHMOND – The Virginia Public Safety Foundation will...

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Sep 11, 2015

Governor McAuliffe Awards 2015 Medal of Valor

~Twelve Virginians recognized at annual ceremony held September 10th~ RICHMOND – The Commonwealth Public Safety Medal of Valor and...

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Apr 30, 2015

Virginia Public Safety Foundation Announces Major Contribution from Altria

~Award to be Given at Annual “Bike for the Blue” Charity Ride May 13th~ RICHMOND – The Virginia Public Safety Foundation (VPSF) announced...

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Apr 24, 2015

10th Annual Golf Tournament raises $18,000 in one day

~60 golfers, 10 sponsors support Virginia Public Safety Foundation~ LEESBURG - April 22nd, 2015 saw 15 foursomes tackle the course at...

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Feb 9, 2015

VCU Police Chief John Venuti to lead Virginia Public Safety Foundation

~Shelton to serve as Vice President~ RICHMOND – John Venuti, Chief of VCU Police, was elected on February 5 to serve as president of the...

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Nov 3, 2014

Virginia Public Safety Foundation announces Commonwealth Public Safety Memorial Dedication December

~Issues call for survivors of 870 public safety officers honored there~ RICHMOND –Virginia Public Safety Foundation (VPSF) announced...

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