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The Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police & Foundation is a professional membership organization for Virginia's active and retired local, state, campus, private, and federal law enforcement and criminal justice agency executives, administrators and managers. Members also include persons in campus and private security, law enforcement-related businesses, support industries, government agencies, and more.

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VACP Partners & Sponsors

The enduring commitment of our corporate partners and sponsors is vital to the VACP's success, enabling us to enhance member services, expand professional development opportunities, and deliver programs and resources to law enforcement leaders across the Commonwealth. We deeply value their partnership with law enforcement and dedication to the safety of our communities. Click the icon to learn more about them! 

Our many thanks to these companies for their generous support! 

Jobs Board
The VACP has long-hosted a listing of open job opportunities for law enforcement executives, supervisors, and officers and related careers.  We are working to bring this back on our new website! Be sure to check back for updates.




Hiring & Promotional Exams
The VACP is proud to partner with Stanard & Associates to offer Virginia and DC agencies with initial employment and promotional exams for hiring new police officers, hiring dispatchers, and promoting first- and second-line supervisors and detectives/investigators.

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Online Leadership Academy
The VACP has partnered with the National Command & Staff College to offer Virginia law enforcement an online academy of leadership development courses for supervisors and executives, including the acclaimed West Point Leadership Course. A number of other short courses on topics pertinent to law enforcement administrators are also available.

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