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DCJS announces the availability of Byrne/JAG funds for grant projects in the following project areas; Smart Policing, Homicide Reduction Teams, Noloxone for Law Enforcement Officers, and Technology for Regional Law Enforcement Training Academies. Click here to see the solicitation. 

June 28, 10:23 am

The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services in partnership with the Town of Bedford Police Department announces open registration for Community Engaged Policing course, Bedford, VA.

June 28, 9:55 am

Register for Law Enforcement Response to the Heroin and Opiod Crisis: Financial Investigation Basics

June 26, 11:26 am

The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services announces the 2017 New Laws Update provided by the Commonwealth’s Attorneys’ Services Council.  

June 21, 1:28 pm

K-12 Threat Assessment - New sessions added!

June 20, 8:07 am

Governor Terry McAuliffe is proud to announce two new resources to assist in the “Classrooms Not Courtrooms” initiative to address school-law enforcement partnerships in the Commonwealth.  The School- Law Enforcement Partnership Guide and Model Memorandum of Understanding are designed to assist school leaders and  school resource officers work together to produce a safe, supportive, and secure school climate.

June 16, 12:29 pm

Governor McAuliffe Announces Grants Totaling $83.3 Million for Criminal Justice Programs Throughout the Commonwealth

June 15, 2:40 pm

The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services announces open registration for Hazardous Device Considerations for Law Enforcement course, October 5, 2017, Frederick County, VA.

June 12, 9:49 pm

The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services announces open registration for Defensive Tactics Instructor Train the Trainer: Control Tactics Methodology course, Richmond, VA

June 5, 10:57 am

2017 School Safety Training Forum to be held in Hampton on August 8-10, 2017

June 2, 2:16 pm

New session added - School Resource Officer and School Administrator Training: Building a Team to Support Students and Ensure School Safety

June 2, 2:11 pm

The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services announces open registration for ALERRT- Exterior Response to Active Shooter Events (ERASE) Train the Trainer courses, Culpeper, VA and Dublin, VA.

June 1, 1:57 pm

New Training Announced - Law Enforcement Response to the Heroin & Opioid Crisis: Financial Investigations Basics (FIB)

May 26, 2:13 pm

New training: Trauma-Informed Sexual Assault Investigations and Adjudication Training

May 26, 1:45 pm

Managing Critical Incidents for Higher Education Institutions to be held June 27-29 in Suffolk.

May 25, 1:21 pm

Registration is now open for a one day, multidisciplinary Child Fatality Investigation Training to be held July 7, 2017 in Roanoke, VA.  This training is open to Child Protective Service and law enforcement investigators as well as prosecutors who handle these cases.

May 11, 2:57 pm

Don't Miss the 2017 School Safety Training Forum to be held August 8-10 in Hampton!

May 1, 2:11 pm

Registration open for School Resource Officer and School Administrator: Building a Team to Support Students and Ensure School Safety in Chesterfield and Portsmouth.

April 27, 4:15 pm

In accord with procedures established by the Commission on Local Government, DCJS is conducting an assessment of the Sexual Assault Services Program (SASP).

March 29, 3:30 pm

The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services in partnership with the Buena Vista Police Department and Galax Police Department, announces open registration for Crime Analysis for the Small Law Enforcement Agency, Buena Vista, VA and Galax, VA.

March 16, 2:56 pm

Registration is now open for Camp Mabon for Survivors of Sexual Assault

February 22, 9:23 am

The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services in partnership with the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office, the Buena Vista Police Department and the Galax Police Department, announces open registration for Predictive Analysis and Introduction to Shield courses, Buena Vista VA and Galax VA.Predictive Analysis and Introduction to SHIELD

March 8, 4:07 pm

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! 2017 School Safety Training Forum - August 8-10, 2017 in Hampton, VA.

February 13, 3:00 pm

The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services in partnership with the Harrisonburg Police Department, Danville Police Department, and the King and Queen County Sheriff’s Office, announces open registration for Community Engaged Policing, various locations throughout Virginia.

January 25, 2:37 pm

Register to attend Managing Critical Incidents for Higher Education Institutions: A Multi-Disciplinary, Community Approach 

December 21, 1:58 pm

Save the Date - 2017 School Safety Training Forum will be held August 8-10, 2017 in Hampton, VA!

December 7, 8:46 am

The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services is pleased to announce the Juvenile Accountability Block Grant Scholarship Program for 2016 and 2017.

November 9, 8:33 am

DCJS is pleased to announce a Victims Services Technology Improvement Project. A team is currently in place to make overall system improvements. The project team is currently meeting weekly to ensure the project moves forward effectively. Read More ...

September 15, 4:57 pm