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SCOTT BOOTH


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Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares talks crime trends in roundtable with Roanoke law enforcement officials

Read full article: Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares talks crime trends in roundtable with Roanoke law enforcement officials

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares visited Roanoke on Friday afternoon to hold a roundtable discussion with various law enforcement officials from across Roanoke Valley, speaking with the group on numerous topics, including crime trends and what the officers had seen while patrolling the streets.

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City of Roanoke releases statement regarding Anton Brown arrest

Read full article: City of Roanoke releases statement regarding Anton Brown arrest

Mayor Joe Cobb, City Manager Valmarie Turner, and Police Chief Scott Booth issued a joint statement regarding Anton Brown's arrest.

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WATCH: Roanoke Police Department holds โ€œChiefโ€™s Walkโ€ at Valley View Mall

Read full article: WATCH: Roanoke Police Department holds โ€œChiefโ€™s Walkโ€ at Valley View Mall

The Roanoke Police Department hosted their monthly community walk, this time at the Valley View Mall.

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In his first year on the job, Police Chief sees drop in gun-related crime

Read full article: In his first year on the job, Police Chief sees drop in gun-related crime

The accomplishment comes a year after the star city saw a historic amount of homicides

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WATCH: Roanoke City Police Chief takes questions from the community

Read full article: WATCH: Roanoke City Police Chief takes questions from the community

Roanoke City Police Chief Scott Booth took questions from the community Monday afternoon.

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Curbing Crime in Roanoke: Success has been seen in the fight against Gun Violence

Read full article: Curbing Crime in Roanoke: Success has been seen in the fight against Gun Violence

Roanoke Police Chief Scott Booth is seeing success in the fight against gun violence.

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Former police officer talks use of tasers, deadly force

Read full article: Former police officer talks use of tasers, deadly force

Virginia State Police are investigating after Roanoke Police shot and killed a suspect after he stabbed a woman and refused to put down a knife.

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Roanoke Police have released the names of officers involved in recent shooting of armed individual

Read full article: Roanoke Police have released the names of officers involved in recent shooting of armed individual

Virginia State Police will be conducting an investigation after a domestic disturbance involving an armed man resulted in a fatal officer-involved shooting in Roanoke overnight.

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WATCH: How the Roanoke community celebrated National Night Out Tuesday

Read full article: WATCH: How the Roanoke community celebrated National Night Out Tuesday

It was National Night Out Tuesday night and our very own John Carlin was at an event in our area at McCadden Park.

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Roanoke Police Department appoints new Deputy Chief

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Roanoke appointed a Michael Crawley as the department's new Deputy Chief.

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Roanoke Police release names of officers involved in fatal shooting of suspect

Read full article: Roanoke Police release names of officers involved in fatal shooting of suspect

Virginia State Police has identified the suspect in Saturdayโ€™s officer-involved shooting in Roanoke.

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Roanoke Police identifies officers involved in officer-involved shooting

Read full article: Roanoke Police identifies officers involved in officer-involved shooting

The Roanoke Police Department has identified the officers involved in Mondayโ€™s officer-involved shooting of an armed man.

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Changes coming to Roanoke neighborhood where boy was hit by car

Read full article: Changes coming to Roanoke neighborhood where boy was hit by car

Changes are coming a little less than a week after Brayden DeHaven died from being hit by a car on Avenham Avenue in South Roanoke.

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Roanoke Police Chief Booth sits down with 10 News to talk about recent school threats, hopes for Roanokeโ€™s future

Read full article: Roanoke Police Chief Booth sits down with 10 News to talk about recent school threats, hopes for Roanokeโ€™s future

After just four months at the helm, Roanoke Police Chief Scott Booth is already charting a course to reduce crime and foster a safer community.

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In a historically violent year, Roanoke leaders are hopeful for change with more people joining the conversation

Read full article: In a historically violent year, Roanoke leaders are hopeful for change with more people joining the conversation

Overall crime in the Star City may be down but people may not realize gun-related homicides are at an all-time high.

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City of Danville names new police chief

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The City of Danville has announced who will serve as their new police chief.

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Use of deadly force justified in Roanoke officer-involved shooting

Read full article: Use of deadly force justified in Roanoke officer-involved shooting

Roanoke City Commonwealthโ€™s Attorney Donald Caldwell has concluded that the use of deadly force in Sundayโ€™s officer-involved shooting was justified.

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Roanoke City Police Chief participates in his first Gun Violence Prevention Commission meeting

Read full article: Roanoke City Police Chief participates in his first Gun Violence Prevention Commission meeting

A new face joined the Roanoke Gun Violence Prevention Commission for their November meeting.

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New Roanoke Police Chief Scott Booth hosts first-ever community walk in NW neighborhood hit by gun violence

Read full article: New Roanoke Police Chief Scott Booth hosts first-ever community walk in NW neighborhood hit by gun violence

Roanoke's new police chief, Scott Booth hosted his first community walk with officers on Friday to build trust with citizens impacted by gun violence.

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Scott Booth sworn in as Roanoke City Police Chief

Read full article: Scott Booth sworn in as Roanoke City Police Chief

Chief Scott Booth was sworn in as Roanoke City Police Chief Tuesday.

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Danville Police honor Chief Scott Booth as he gets ready to take on Roanoke

Read full article: Danville Police honor Chief Scott Booth as he gets ready to take on Roanoke

In less than a week, Scott Booth will take on his new leadership role in the Roanoke Police Department.

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10 NEWS EXCLUSIVE: New Roanoke City Police Chief responds to department report

Read full article: 10 NEWS EXCLUSIVE: New Roanoke City Police Chief responds to department report

A new report is revealing some of the strengths and weaknesses inside the Roanoke City Police Department.

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New Roanoke police chief has a strong message for criminals

Read full article: New Roanoke police chief has a strong message for criminals

Jenna Zibton sat down with Booth one-on-one to hear his biggest achievements in Danville and his plans for Roanoke City.

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Danville Police Chief on staffing challenges, gang violence, homeless population

Read full article: Danville Police Chief on staffing challenges, gang violence, homeless population

Jenna Zibton sat down with Booth one-on-one to hear his biggest achievements in Danville and his plans for Roanoke City

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โ€˜We pick up the piecesโ€™: Victory in the Valley share hopes after latest Roanoke shooting

Read full article: โ€˜We pick up the piecesโ€™: Victory in the Valley share hopes after latest Roanoke shooting

After yet another homicide, Roanoke is picking up the pieces and planning on how to move forward. On Sunday, FEDUP held a prayer vigil to help curb violence.

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10 News Exclusive: New Roanoke Police Chief shares his vision

Read full article: 10 News Exclusive: New Roanoke Police Chief shares his vision

Our own Jenna Zibton sat down with Booth one-on-one to learn more about his plans for Roanoke City.

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Danville interim police chief announced

Read full article: Danville interim police chief announced

The City of Danville has announced who will serve as interim police chief after news surfaced last week about Police Chief Scott Boothโ€™s upcoming departure.

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TALK TO US: What questions do you have for Scott Booth, Roanokeโ€™s next police chief?

Read full article: TALK TO US: What questions do you have for Scott Booth, Roanokeโ€™s next police chief?

10 News will be sitting down with Booth to learn more about his plans for Roanoke City, and we want to make sure the community is part of the conversation.

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Roanoke community, leaders excited to welcome new police chief

Read full article: Roanoke community, leaders excited to welcome new police chief

Danville Police Chief, Scott Booth, will be Roanoke's next top-cop come Oct 31.

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Scott Booth accepts position as Roanoke City police chief

Read full article: Scott Booth accepts position as Roanoke City police chief

Following a long search for Roanokeโ€™s next top cop, Scott Booth is stepping down from his role as Danvilleโ€™s Police Chief to be Roanokeโ€™s new chief.

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Roanoke community meets police chief finalist, Scott Booth

Read full article: Roanoke community meets police chief finalist, Scott Booth

Chief Booth is credited for a lot of the violence reduction with his work down in Danville.

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Roanoke community invited to meet finalist for new Star City police chief

Read full article: Roanoke community invited to meet finalist for new Star City police chief

The Roanoke community is invited to attend a meet-and-greet with Danville Police Chief Scott Booth. Booth is in the running for Roanoke's new police chief.

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Danvilleโ€™s police chief may be heading to Roanoke

Read full article: Danvilleโ€™s police chief may be heading to Roanoke

Danville's police chief, Scott Booth is the finalist for the chief position in Roanoke.

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Roanoke police chief finalist named, public invited to meet and greet event

Read full article: Roanoke police chief finalist named, public invited to meet and greet event

The Roanoke Police Department is one step closer to finding a new chief of police.

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Danville Police Chief earns national recognition for efforts to curb crime

Read full article: Danville Police Chief earns national recognition for efforts to curb crime

The Danville Police Department has entered the national spotlight.

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Community honors legacy of Danville woman by holding engagement walk

Read full article: Community honors legacy of Danville woman by holding engagement walk

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

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After record violent crime and gang wars, this police department is finding solutions

Read full article: After record violent crime and gang wars, this police department is finding solutions

Itโ€™s taken years and a lot of work to turn the city around. The solutions they found could work for other cities battling gun violence.

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After record violent crime and gang wars, Danville Police work to solve problems

Read full article: After record violent crime and gang wars, Danville Police work to solve problems

Gangs shooting at police. Thatโ€™s how bad things were in Danville when violent crime hit all-time highs less than a decade ago.

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Violent crime rates drop more than 50% in Danville

Read full article: Violent crime rates drop more than 50% in Danville

Police hope their model will serve as an example for departments in the Commonwealth and around the nation.

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All Danville City Council members receive COVID-19 vaccine

Read full article: All Danville City Council members receive COVID-19 vaccine

DANVILLE, Va. โ€“ Danvilleโ€™s city council members put their politics aside on Thursday and united against COVID-19. All of the cityโ€™s council members, including Mayor Alonzo Jones, received the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine together Thursday morning. The idea came from vice mayor Gary Miller, a cardiologist concerned about the spread of the virus. โ€œDo you want a day with a sore arm, or do you want four weeks on the ventilator?โ€In addition to city council members, Danville Police Chief Scott Booth also lined up for a vaccination. Depending on where you live, you can call the Danville Health Department at 434-766-9838 or the Pittsylvania County Health Department at 434-432-7232.

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Learn and protect: Danville police officers receive de-escalation training

Read full article: Learn and protect: Danville police officers receive de-escalation training

DANVILLE, Va. โ€“ Officers with the Danville Police Department recently relearned how to serve and protect without using deadly force. The department hosted de-escalation training for all of its officers over the past two months, including a session for its Church Patrol Friday morning. The training featured numerous real-world examples of police de-escalation, as well as peaceful procedural guidelines for officers. โ€œAnything that makes our agency better in serving our community, Iโ€™m a huge fan of.โ€In addition to the classroom portions of the training, fellow Danville officers re-enacted scenarios where the lessons would come into play. โ€œIf you come in screaming, โ€˜Drop the knife, drop the knife,โ€™ and cursing, does that favor de-escalation?โ€™โ€ said Danville Police Cpl.

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โ€˜Iโ€™m so happy with the Danville communityโ€™: Police chief praises city for peaceful protests

Read full article: โ€˜Iโ€™m so happy with the Danville communityโ€™: Police chief praises city for peaceful protests

โ€œMan, Iโ€™m so happy with the Danville community right now,โ€ said Danville Police Chief Scott Booth. Protesters gathered at the JTI fountain in downtown Danville Tuesday afternoon. (WSLS)Booth did not hesitate Tuesday to thank elected officials, community leaders and protesters for coming together to make the protests peaceful. โ€œI saw (at Mondayโ€™s protest) young men and women that were hurt and wanted to express their hurt. โ€œI just hope that this actually makes a change and reaches out to people that are refusing to stand out," Jones said.

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Crime trending down in Danville

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DANVILLE, Va. โ€“ 2019 was a banner year for the Danville Police Department. Forcible sex offenses, 44% reduction in those crimes, our robberies at a 62% reduction, and our murders, from 11 to 8, 27%," said Danville Police Chief Scott Booth. Crimes in all five of the FBIโ€™s crime categories, Booth said, were also solved at a rate higher than the national average. โ€œStratified policing is an organizational model that creates a framework and method to infuse evidence-based strategies, things that we know work to reduce crime and policing," Roberto said. โ€œYou see crime reduction across-the-board.

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Danville police begin bike patrols

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DANVILLE, Va. - Danville Police Department Officer Nick Pickrel is one of about a half-dozen officers currently certified to ride bikes while patrolling Danville's streets. Everybody we see on the street is always hollering out to the bike patrol and waiving at us and stopping us, wanting to talk," Pickrel said. This gives us another delivery method for patrol officers and just a way for us to connect and problem-solve," Danville Police Chief Scott Booth said. There are some areas that might experience some different challenges, so some of those bike officers might be working in our more challenging areas. "They want to talk to you about their problems or things they're seeing in the area, or they just want to ask questions about the bike.

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'This is how modern agencies prepare': School shooting drill held in Danville

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DANVILLE, Va. - Some local first responders may now be better prepared to respond to an active shooter. An active shooter drill was held at Galileo Magnet High School in Danville on Friday. Students were out of school, but teachers and staff members were used as role players. Some of them have expressed anxiety about us doing this, but I'm here to tell you this is how modern agencies prepare so that we are ready when something bad happens. This was the first time the school district has done a drill like this.

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Back to school: Danville police greet kids as they return to class

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DANVILLE, Va. - Walking into Forest Hills Elementary School, students may have been expecting to be greeted by teachers and school administrators, but not by police officers. "It's important to us that kids and their families get to know us, number one, and number two, feel safe," Danville Police Chief Scott Booth said. "It's also good for the kids, as well, to be greeted by them, to let them know that they're friendly." This is the second year the police department has sent its men and women in blue to welcome students back to class. "With everything going on in the world, it's good for the kids to know that they can still come to the police for anything," Ham said.

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