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Investigators are still following the case of 86-year-old Siegfried Holzer who left his Christiansburg home Feb. 22 and never returned.

The Danville Police Department is emphasizing the importance of their virtual training program, MILO.

Kohberger is accused of killing four college students in Moscow, Idaho.

After 36 years in law enforcement, Roanoke County Police Chief Howard Hall is turning in his badge.

The Lynchburg Police Department is working to reduce violent crime in the community with its newly announced crisis response team and partnerships.

The job is just beginning for the new officers. Their next step in the process is going through some in-house training.

Law enforcement in Portage are growing increasingly worried as they search for a mother of eight who has been missing since Saturday.

The deputies were honored for their bravery and courage at an incident in March of this year.

The City of Martinsville will be looking for a new Chief of Police now that the current Chief of Police, G. E. “Eddie” Cassady, has announced his retirement.

Detectives said around 10:36 Saturday evening, police responded to the 900 block of Pierce Street for reports of shots being fired and a vehicle leaving the scene.

With the badge comes risks.

With the badge comes risks.

Four local law enforcement agencies have K9 units competing for the 2022 Aftermath K9 Grant.

A 7th-grade student is facing several charges after allegedly stabbing another middle school student in a locker room at Brookland Middle School, according to Henrico County Police.

Attorney General Jason Miyares, former Governor George Allen, local law enforcement, and other leaders gathered to address the issue

For law enforcement, making split-second decisions in life-or-death scenarios comes with the territory. That’s why at the Danville Police Department, using the MILO simulator is a crucial part of their initial and remedial training.

City leaders and law enforcement held a groundbreaking ceremony Friday morning for the new headquarters.

A Roanoke survivor of sexual assault is using her traumatizing experience to connect with and serve other victims of sexual assault and human trafficking through her non-profit, The Lampstand.

On Thursday, Roanoke County Chief of Police Howard Hall announced that his retirement will be effective on Jan. 1, 2023.

The Lynchburg Police Department is hosting a special academy, but not for recruits.

Lynchburg City Council and the School Board held a joint meeting and discussed a feasible and affordable master plan for the entire district.

One step at a time, Danville Police officers continue to build relationships with their community by hosting engagement neighborhood walks.

In their current space, workstations are on top of one another, visitors have to sit on a narrow bench in a tight hallway, the locker room barely fits two officers, and there are no weight rooms or showers.

City officials said that the survey is an effort to determine the effectiveness of E-911 services provided to citizens.

Making the Roanoke City Jail a place of transformation – on Tuesday, the Roanoke City Sheriff unveiled a new program he hopes can do just that.

Amherst County Public Schools will see more school resource officers soon, thanks to a ruling by the Amherst County Board of Supervisors.

The Lynchburg Police Department is looking to cast a line and reel in a better relationship with the community by hosting its first-ever fishing event.

A man has been arrested after assaulting a police officer, stealing the patrol car, and crashing, the Roanoke Police Department said.

After seven years of planning and construction, Danville police are finally moving into their new headquarters.

The attorney general wants his office to have a strong relationship with law enforcement throughout the commonwealth.

A woman has been arrested after assaulting a deputy in Campbell County, the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office said.

A solid relationship between neighborhoods and public safety agencies is critical to maintaining a safe and healthy community, and National Night Out emphasizes just that.

Here’s where you can find National Night Out events near you this year.

On Friday, the Radford City Police Department said they’ve been participating in active threat trainings throughout July, with more coming up soon.

Around 97 deputies will be eligible for the increases, costing, in total, $121,270, and an additional $50,044 in local funds were needed from the Reserve to fund those increases.

On Wednesday around 3:41 p.m., the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office said they responded to Maragon Lane in Evington for a person’s check.

Virginia State Police is warning residents of phone scams targeting sex offenders in the area.

The organization surpassed its goal, bringing 57 people in to donate.

To help, Roanoke City leaders are adopting an approach used in Chicago. Commission Chairman Joe Cobb said it’s called “Operation Pinpoint.”

John Lynch Lodge #34 of the Fraternal Order of Police will be hosting a blood drive on July 20, 2022.

He served as Sheriff for over 30 years in the City of Salem

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As part of its 90th-anniversary celebrations, Advance Auto Parts gifted Roanoke Police and Fire departments with $2,500 of gift cards to increase community safety.

The Botetourt County Sheriff’s is giving its patrol cars a new, or rather old, look – They are introducing a new black and white patrol fleet.

The $16 million, 37,000 square-foot facility located in Downtown Blacksburg is just blocks from the previous station.

Governor Glenn Youngkin signed Bill Senate Bill 327 and it is expected to help improve community relations between police and the public.

Governor Glenn Youngkin is amending a controversial bill that could lift a partial ban on facial recognition technology in Virginia.

Captain Ronnie Lewis will become Bedford’s thirteenth police chief in nearly a century.

The tragic event is a somber reminder of the daily dangers facing those who work in public safety.

If all goes according to plan, the pay raises could be here in July.

Governor Ralph Northam announced today on his Thank You, Virginia Tour that his two-year state budget will include an investment of more than a $223 million in public safety.

At Help Desk, we tackle your most pressing personal technology questions, starting with an Apple Watch for falls and downing invading drones.

Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement is implemented in more than 175 police and sheriff departments across the country.

Facing pressure to reduce skyrocketing Chicago violence, Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Friday said her administration will focus this summer on 15 police beats that she said account for a major chunk of the city’s street crime. Police will work in these areas but the city also will team up with community groups, libraries, and other providers to mentor young people as part of Lightfoot’s summer strategy, mirroring her administration’s previous approach to Chicago violence. The beats are largely concentrated on the South and West Sides, ranging from Austin, North Lawndale and West Humboldt Park to South Chicago, Roseland and Auburn Gresham.

Local law enforcement cleared the mall to resume business, though some retailers decided to close for the remainder of the day, and have certified that there is no present or immediate danger to the public, the statement said.

Key law enforcement officials are working around the clock and around San Francisco's Levi's Stadium to make sure Sunday's big game is safe. Michelle Miller spoke with Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson about Super Bowl security.

American law enforcement officials have been warned of a possible ISIS terror plot against the U.S. military and law enforcement facilities. Jeff Pegues reports on the developments.

FBI warns U.S. law enforcement to be vigilant Following the two hostage crises in France, the FBI is warning American law enforcement to be alert. U.S. officials are studying the attack in France, as it has every terrorist strike since 9/11. Jeff Pegues reports.