Virginia

Va. PD using driver’s side ID pouches to decrease traffic stop escalation

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The small folder, which clips onto the driver’s side air vent, aims to help stops go as smoothly as possible

FBI: Armed man is shot dead outside CIA headquarters

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The man had tried to drive onto the campus and “emerged from his vehicle with a weapon,” officials said

This RMS is made for cops, by a cop

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Agisent

Recognizing that many records management systems fall short, one veteran officer decided to make a system designed for the ways cops work, and what law enforcement agencies need

Photo of the Week: Blue Ridge mists

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"Alexa, play 'Take Me Home, Country Roads'"

Va. city fires police officer over Kyle Rittenhouse donation

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The officer reportedly donated $25 to the teenager's defense fund, commenting, "Thank you for your courage. Keep your head up. You’ve done nothing wrong”

Va. cop involved in traffic stop of Army officer is fired

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Video of the encounter showed two police officers drawing their guns and using pepper spray during a traffic stop

Va. governor seeks to accelerate marijuana legalization

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Legal adult marijuana use could come to Virginia three years sooner than planned under changes the governor proposed this week

Va. lawmakers pass bill banning police use of facial recognition

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Some law enforcement officials are arguing the bill is too broad and hasn't been properly vetted

Final report finds no motive in Virginia Beach mass shooting

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“Despite exhaustive investigative work, it appears we may never know why he committed this heinous act,” a police report states

Civilian ride-along shot in 2019 ambush files claim against Va. police agency, city

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A woman claims police were careless in allowing her to “ride along” as police attempted to capture a homicide suspect

Police chief releases statement on Va. cops charged in Capitol siege

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Two Rocky Mount police officers face charges stemming from their presence inside the Capitol building on Jan. 6

2 Va. cops who were inside Capitol during rally face federal charges

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The two Rocky Mount Police Officers say they didn’t see or participate in any violence

Va. police chief: I was 'wrongfully' fired 'for upholding the law'

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The move comes after Chief Angela Greene filed charges against a state senator and a dozen others for their role in vandalizing a Confederate monument earlier this year