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VACP First Vice President Chief John Clair will begin his duties with the Blacksburg Police Department on June 16, 2025. He most recently served as...

This year’s statewide Click It or Ticket campaign runs from May 12 to June 1, 2025, reminding everyone to buckle up—every trip,...

During May, various safety initiatives take place, such as National Youth Traffic Safety Month, Bicycle Safety Month and Motorcycle Safety Awareness...

A native of Radford, Moore comes to Bedford from Chesterfield County, where he served as the Leadership Development Training Coordinator. His career...

Blacksburg Police Chief Todd Brewster has announced that he will retire in July. He began his police career with the Town of Blacksburg in 1999.

Pihonak joined the town's police force in 1999 and succeeds VACP Past President Maggie DeBoard, who served as Chief from 2012 to 2025.

Welcome to our new website! We have a brand new look and updated technology in an effort to better serve all our members. We hope that you'll enjoy...

After a nationwide search to find a replacement for former Superintendent Gary T. Settle, Interim Superintendent Matt Hanley was selected to lead...

Michael Donivan White was sentenced today to 100 years in federal prison on federal charges related to the November 2021 murder of Big Stone Gap...

Fallen Officers Cameron Girvin and Christopher Reese were 'executed' by suspect pulled over for expired plates

Bill allows private police departments, including those with private colleges and universities, to opt-in to the state Line of Duty Act benefits...

The VACP today recognized fourteen Virginia law enforcement executives with the designation of VACP Certified Law Enforcement Chief Executive or...