VA Chiefs of Police

The Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police & Foundation is the professional membership organization for Virginia's law enforcement executives.

[WRAP.org @WRAP_org]

🆕 New Virginia DUI law goes into effect on July 1, 2026 and which increases the universe of persons eligible to drive on a restricted driver’s license with both an ignition interlock + participation in the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program (VASAP) vs. simply being sentenced to a driver's license suspension (and possibly continuing to unlawfully drive). 🚘 #DriveSober https://t.co/MUuwVUo6Dn

[Newport News Police Department @NewportNewsPD]

🚨Increased traffic enforcement patrols through the weekend.

Watch your speed, buckle up, and if you’ve been drinking, call a sober friend, ride share, or taxi to get you home safely.

[WRAP.org @WRAP_org]

🆕 Suspected drunk driving @GeorgeMasonU student – who was additionally “possessing illegal drugs with intent to distribute” – attempts to flee George Mason University Police Department (@thegmupd) Officers before being apprehended and charged with DUI, felony eluding, reckless driving, possession with intent to distribute + a number of drug law violations. 🚔 #DriveSober https://t.co/RbbJEBjhBn

[The IACP @TheIACP]

Lead with greater confidence, clarity, and impact. Join us in Richmond, VA for Leadership in Police Organizations (LPO), co-hosted with the Chesterfield Police Department.

Week 1: Aug 31–Sep 4, 2026
Week 2: Sep 21–25, 2026

Learn More and Register: https://t.co/6rn4hGofnj

This two-week program helps law enforcement professionals strengthen leadership at the individual, team, and organizational levels. Participants will gain practical tools to build stronger teams, foster motivation, enhance job satisfaction, and support operational excellence within their agencies.

#LPO #PoliceLeadership #LeadershipInPolicing #IACP

[The IACP @TheIACP]

Ready to take the next step in your leadership journey?

The IACP Women’s Leadership Institute brings women in policing together for practical leadership development, meaningful peer connection, and career-building insight.

Join us in:

- Leesburg, VA: September 21–25: https://t.co/isEORGWG7e
- Boise, ID: September 28–October 2: https://t.co/tQE4mz15yB

Join us this fall to grow your skills, expand your network, and lead with confidence.

#WomenInPolicing #IACPWLI #LeadershipDevelopment #WomenLeaders #LawEnforcement #Empowerment

[8News WRIC Richmond @8NEWS]

4 Virginia laws going into effect July 1, 2026 https://t.co/In0TOJZ84D

[Culpeper PD @CulpeperPD]

Millions across the U.S. are facing their first round of summer heat this week!

Your first instinct on a 90-degree day may be to get in the car, crank the AC to max and sit there, but there’s a much faster way to clear out stagnant air.

Remember: a parked car gets dangerously hot instantly. NEVER leave a child or pet alone in a vehicle, not even for a second.

If you see a child or a pet left unattended in a car, please contact 9-1-1 immediately.

#Culpeper #CheckTheBackseat #ChildSafety #PetSafety #SeeSomethingSaySomething

[nhtsagov @NHTSAgov]

More people are on the roads! ☀️🌡️

Drivers — watch out for walkers, runners, bicyclists, and everything in between.

Pedestrians — follow the rules of the road and use crosswalks when available.

[Danville VA Police @DanvilleVAPD]

We're hiring for the position of Warden (Division Director) of the City of Danville Adult Detention, a branch of the Danville Police Department. See flyer for more, or visit: https://t.co/Zt27ZooxWy

[nhtsagov @NHTSAgov]

It's Ride to Work Day! 🏍️🎒

Whether you're riding to work or just for fun, safety comes first:
✔️ Wear your helmet
✔️ Don't speed
✔️ Ride responsibly
✔️ Drive sober

Drivers — give them room and check your blind spots!

More: https://t.co/gF0Rox2Ghx

[WTKR News 3 @WTKR3]

The driver of the police car that crashed into a railing on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel had a medical emergency before the accident, according to officials. https://t.co/gQRWmfB2Gk

[ABC 13 News - WSET @ABC13News]

The Carroll County Sheriff's Office said Lowe's will be giving out blue light bulbs in honor of Deputy Logan Utt.
https://t.co/fA7U7RYMbJ

[ABC 13 News - WSET @ABC13News]

Across the Commonwealth, many first responders have been victims of violent attacks when responding to calls.

https://t.co/P6eOdL4tRa

[VA Chiefs of Police @vachiefs]

.@GovernorVA's Flag Order for Friday, June 5 in Memory and Respect of Carroll County Sheriff's Office Deputy Logan Utt

[@MajJThornton @thornton36912]

Rest In Peace @CCPDVa K9 KNIGHT @vachiefs @VSPPIO @ChesterfieldVa @CCSOVA

[The IACP @TheIACP]

As we recognize Gun Safety Awareness Month, pediatricians and law enforcement professionals are coming together around a shared message: safe storage saves lives.

Firearms are now the leading cause of death for children and teens.

🔒 4.6M children live in homes with unlocked, loaded guns.
🔹 Locking just 20% could prevent up to 135 youth deaths a year.

Being a responsible gun owner means securing your firearms.

Watch the new video series from IACP, in partnership with On Call 4 Kids, on the IACP website to hear from pediatricians and law enforcement officers working together to keep kids safe and families protected. 💙 https://t.co/SFlMz3Z2Oy

#GunSafetyAwarenessMonth #SafeStorage #FirearmSafety #Right2CarryDuty2Secure

[Michael Ruiz @mikerreports]

🔎🔎🔎How could "new tools" crack the Nancy Guthrie case?

Four months after her suspected abduction from home in Tucson's Catalina Foothills, sources say the FBI is looking at bringing in new tech in the search for answers.

@morganwright_us, CEO and founder of the National Center for Open and Unsolved Cases, says the breakthrough could come from advanced video forensics, cell data analysis — or technology that can finally identify the vehicle or person hidden behind the mask.

“Video is what's going to break this case open,” he tells Fox News Digital. And although the FBI has recovered and released images from Guthrie's Nest doorbell camera, investigators could have more by now.

There's also the chance that IGG investigators come up with a match while this new work is underway, he says.

There's a combined reward of over $1.2 million that hasn't been claimed — which is another sign of a lone perpetrator, he adds.

1-800-CALL-FBI

[Governor Abigail Spanberger @GovernorVA]

I join the Chesterfield County Police Department in praying for the swift recovery of their officers who were injured in yesterday's shooting, and in mourning the loss of their K-9, "Knight." I'm grateful to these officers and to all of our first responders who work to keep our neighbors safe.
https://t.co/C17NN3Gl4L

[WRAP.org @WRAP_org]

🗓️ What is the second deadliest month of the year when it comes to teen driving? We’re now in it (@NHTSAgov, 2024).

Find tips on how PARENTS can help prevent underage drinking and drunk driving this month (and all summer long) at https://t.co/OWTtX5k8Sp

[VirginiaDMV @VirginiaDMV]

⚠️ Remember, it's mandatory to switch lanes when passing any vehicle pulled over on the side of the road. ⚠️

Let's keep our roads safe for everyone, especially our first responders!