🎉 Congratulations to the Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office on two wins: a 2026 HEAT Award at the VSA Annual Conference and a $2,500 TRIAD Grant from the Virginia Attorney General’s Office to support community outreach. Well deserved! Read more: zurl.co/Wn5WI

The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office is mourning K-9 Maddy, who passed away unexpectedly on Oct. 9 after a medical emergency. Maddy served alongside Corporal Thomas Moore for more than three years. Rest easy, Maddy💙 Read more: zurl.co/SbzCZ

🎉 Sheriffs Joe Baron (Norfolk), Karen Bowden (Hampton), and David Miles (Suffolk) recently joined the Norfolk State University Homecoming Parade! Bowden and Miles are proud NSU alumni. Thank you for your support! Read more: zurl.co/e8PeH

Congrats to Investigator Phillip Flint of the Rockbridge County and Lexington City Sheriff’s Office, named a VA State Police Drug Task Force Officer of the Year! Sharing the honor with Investigator Christopher Floyd of Buena Vista PD for their work. zurl.co/736R1

The Dickenson County Sheriff's Office, Clintwood Police Department, and VA State Police recently wrapped up a months-long drug enforcement operation, resulting in 46 arrests and 185 charges. The investigation is ongoing. zurl.co/TlJxB

The Norfolk Sheriff's Office has launched its new Family Support Services Unit. It connects incarcerated individuals, their families, and community partners, with a focus on communication, resources, and successful reentry. zurl.co/PYtqj

Sheriff M.E. Sampson has retired from the Middlesex County Sheriff's Office where he rose to serve as Sheriff. Thank you for a career built on service, leadership, and friendship. Join us in welcoming Sheriff Christopher Easter, appointed October 1👏 zurl.co/swgL7

Isle of Wight County Sheriff James R. Clarke Jr. has been appointed vice chairman of the VA Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission, which supports professionalism and accountability through state standards and accreditation. zurl.co/skyKA

Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman reports 122 e-bike-related ER visits this year, with 10- to 14-year-olds among the most affected. Parents: please talk with your kids about the importance of wearing helmets and practicing safe riding. Read more: zurl.co/HhI8X

The Virginia Sheriffs' Association mourns the loss of Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office K-9 Ruger, who passed away on Sept. 26. A beloved bloodhound who joined the office in 2016, Ruger spent years helping find the lost in his community.♥️🐾 zurl.co/I8gJO

Congratulations to Warren County Sheriff Crystal M. Cline on her appointment to the Virginia Task Force on Fentanyl and Heroin Enforcement! She will help bring a sheriff's voice to the fight against fentanyl across the Commonwealth. Read the full story: zurl.co/pUfdM

⏰ Last chance to shop! The Virginia Sheriffs’ Merch Market closes tomorrow, Friday, Oct. 2! Shop our limited-time collection of Virginia Sheriffs’ apparel and merchandise before the store closes and save 10% with code FALL10 at checkout. Shop now: zurl.co/28O41

Complaints about hunting dogs are up in Virginia, but instead of waiting on new legislation, county sheriffs are stepping in. DWR's "neighbor-to-neighbor" model, brings hunters and landowners together to work out conflicts directly. Read more: zurl.co/5hJOb

The Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office has launched a new program to help individuals with substance-use disorders transition from jail into stable, recovery-focused housing. Addressing a critical barrier to successful recovery and reentry. Read more: zurl.co/ZCLvp

September is Rail Safety Month and a good reminder that first responders face real risk near train tracks, too. Since 1877, more than 200 officers have died in train collisions, and every responder should treat every crossing as active, in every direction, every time.

The Virginia Sheriffs’ Merch Market is open! Shop a limited-time collection of branded apparel and other items perfect for office wear, community events, and everyday use. All shoppers can receive 10% off with code FALL10. Shop now: zurl.co/5KvNQ

Get a FREE seat check! Sat, Sept. 26 is National Seat Check Saturday. Trained inspectors will help families confirm that their children have properly installed car seats. 📅 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 📍 Target at White Oak Shopping Center, 4521 S. Laburnum Ave, Richmond, VA 23231

Please join us in welcoming the 2026-2027 VSA Board Officers! 🎉 Congratulations to these leaders, and thank you for your service to VA's sheriffs, deputies, and the communities they protect. Read more: zurl.co/abOin

The 2026 Virginia Sheriffs’ Association Annual Conference wraps up at the Marriott Va Beach Oceanfront following 3 days of professional development, association business, and opportunities for sheriffs and deputies from across the Commonwealth to connect. zurl.co/ZoTxG

Day Two of the 2026 VSA Annual Conference featured remarks from Gov. Abigail Spanberger, installation of VSA’s 2026-2027 officers, AG Jay Jones, HEAT Awards, Special Olympics VA recognition and a keynote from Col. Rob Campbell. The day closed with Sheriffs’ Night!