The King William County Sheriff's Office released these records outlining job descriptions and duties of its staff, including: Sheriff, Chief Deputy, Lieutenant, Investigator (Sergeant), Patrol Sergeant, Sergeant Civil Process/Courtroom Security, Deputy Sheriff (Patrol), Civil Process and Court Security Deputy, Animal Control Officer, Communications Officer, Administrative Assistant, Records Manager, and Records Clerk.
The King William County Sheriff's Office released these 717 pages of its Standard Operating Procedures and more to OpenOversight VA following a FOIA request sent Spring 2023. King William County is part of the Greater Richmond Region, located to the east of Ashland, VA and the south of Tappahannock.
Mathews County Sheriff's Office released these General Orders in response to a 2023 Virginia FOIA request from OpenOversight VA. The 567 pages released cover the Sheriff's Office's policies on its Limits of Authority, Patrol procedures, Arrest protocols, rules for Civil Disturbances, and more.
In May 2023, the Lynchburg City Sheriff's Office released these 462 pages of General Orders and policies in response to a public records request from OpenOversight VA. Sheriff Don Sloan noted that the following orders were not released: "(2.12) Courtroom Security", "(2.21) VIP Security and Special Events", and "(2.43) Active Shooter". The Office did not charge for this request.
The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office released 449 pages of its General Orders to OpenOversight VA with a Freedom of Information Act Request in 2023. Lancaster County is located in Virginia's "Northern Neck" region and is home to over 10,000 residents.
The Kingsmill Police Department General Orders Manual obtained by OpenOversight VA in May 2023 is 475 pages long. This document was released in response to a Virginia Freedom of Information Act Request.
The Town of Hillsville is located in Carroll County within the Blue Ridge Mountains of Southwest Virginia. In 2022, the Hillsville Police reported 15 sworn officers (in response to a FOIA request by OpenOversight VA) and provided this 756-page policy manual for public access.
The Town of Grundy, VA is located in Buchanan County within Appalachian Virginia. The Grundy Police Department retains this 524-page General Orders and policies manual, which it released to OpenOversight VA in May 2023 with an open records request. This manual was received as more than 90 separate policy documents, which we merged into a single file for the reader's convenience.
"The Chief of Police shall be appointed by the Grundy Town Council pursuant to §15.2-1701 of the Code of Virginia. The Chief of Police reports directly to the Town Manager. The Chief of Police is empowered as the Chief Executive Officer of the Department and as such, has ultimate control over all aspects of Departmental policy, operations and
discipline. Additionally, the Chief of Police shall be responsible for all fiscal matters of the Department."
This 596-page manual contains the policies and procedures of the Greensville County Sheriff's Office. OpenOversightVA acquired this document from the Sheriff's Office in 2023 with a public records request.
This 387-page manual contains the policies and procedures of the Fredericksburg Sheriff's Office. OpenOversightVA acquired this document from the Sheriff's Office in 2023 with a public records request.
This 515-page manual outlines the organizational structure and operating policies of the Farmville Police Department. It was obtained by OpenOversightVA with a public records request in 2023.
This 463-page manual is divided into sections including: Administration, Personnel, Law Enforcement Operations, Technical Services, Officer's Response to Resistance (Use of Force), Other Areas, and Sheriff's Closing Statement. It was obtained from Alleghany County Sheriff's Office by OpenOversightVA after a 2023 public records request.
OpenOversightVA obtained this roster of Sussex County Sheriff's Office employee names, job titles, positions, and 2020-2022 salaries with a February 2023 Freedom of Information Act Request.
"The city of Alexandria will both benefit and be challenged by the new Northern Virginia headquarters for Amazon, as well as the development of the Virginia Tech technology campus. The Alexandria Police Department has recently been and will continue to undergo significant cultural change within its ranks. Many changes have been implemented by Chief Brown... The agency does not have in-car or body-worn cameras at this time, however, they would like to implement them in the next several years. The APD is working obtain and equip a new surveillance van with city and asset forfeiture funds. Driver training for incumbent police officers is non-existent and the agency recognizes this as a future need."
"Overtime payments increased by approximately $2 million (333%) between FY2018 and FY2019. Overtime for sworn employees is generally used to provide jail coverage for vacant positions, employees on leave, and inmate off-site hospitalization..."
"The hiring process is a comprehensive, thorough procedure which can take from 60 to 120 days depending on circumstances. RPD generally conducts 2-3 Basic Recruit Classes each year with each Class running approximately 32 weeks."
"Use of Force trainings in 2020 were cancelled due to the pandemic and have since resumed in 2021... The academy was unable to locate 2 forms from one officer who completed 2 make-up training dates. The training was completed, however the roster could not be located. The roster was recreated and signed and filed accordingly. In the future, the academy will ensure that all classes include rosters and that the documents are maintained in compliance with the law. ..
We recommend the Richmond Police Training Academy Officer-In-Charge ensure documents are maintained in compliance with GS-29 of the Library of Virginia. We recommend the Richmond Police Training Academy Officer-In-Charge establish and implement a process to document the hours related to Legal and Cultural Diversity in service hours and what material is covered to meet that criteria."
"Engaging in prohibited speech, as noted herein, may provide grounds for undermining or impeaching an officer’s testimony in criminal proceedings. Department employees thus sanctioned are subject to discipline up to and including termination."
"In 1986 the Counties of Henrico and Chesterfield, and the City of Richmond entered into a multi-jurisdictional agreement that facilitated the use of police aircraft in all three jurisdictions and created the Metro Aviation Unit... The 2006 Cessna 182 and 2000 Cessna 172 are equipped with a spotlight, a forward looking infra-red (FLIR) camera, and a video downlink that permits the aircraft to broadcast images while flying for viewing at varying locations within the three jurisdictions.... In September 2019, the Board of Supervisors approved an amendment totaling $2,100,000 for a third patrol aircraft... The cost of the plane was split equally among the regional partners with Henrico’s share totaling $700,000."