Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission

This site serves law enforcement agencies interested in pursuing accredited status through the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission (VLEPSC).

Danville Police Department

Smithfield Police Department

Bristol Sheriff's Office

Warren County Sheriff's Office

New Kent Sheriff's Office

Certified Crime Prevention Communities Program

Henrico Re-Certification Crime Prevention Communities Program May 11, 2023.

Hanover County Re-Certification Certified Crime Prevention Communities Program on May 11, 2023.

May 2, 2023, Page County Spring TRIAD Conference

May 2, 2023, Page County TRIAD Commission

April 19^th. 7:30pm - Brunswick County Board of Supervisors Meeting

Program Manager Todd Clingenpeel presents Sheriff Brian Roberts and his staff their Certificate of Accreditation (5^th Award) at the April Brunswick County Board of Supervisors Meeting.

Manassas Park Police Department-Chief Mario Lugo-6th Award

James City Department-Chief Anthony Dallman-6th Award

Augusta County Sheriff's Office-Sheriff Donald Smith-Initial Award

Lexington Police Department-Chief Angela Greene-7th Award

Martinsville Police Department-Chief Robert Fincher-7th Award

Lynchburg Sheriff's Office-Sheriff Don Sloan-5th Award

Charlotte County Sheriff's Office-Sheriff Royal Freeman-5th Award

Brunswick County Sheriff's Office-Sheriff Brian K. Roberts -5th Award

Longwood University Police Department-Chief Doug Mooney-Initial Award

Page County Sheriff's Office their 5th Accreditation certificate

At the Page County Board of Supervisors meeting on February 6, 2023, Program Manager Todd Clingenpeel presented the Page County Sheriff's Office their 5^th Accreditation certificate. Photo left to Captain Steve Owens, Lisa Turner, Office Manager, Tina Sumpter, VLEPSC Accreditation Coordinator, Sheriff Chad Cubbage, Todd Clingenpeel, VLEPSC Program Manager, and Captain Timothy Lansberry.

Secretary of Public Safety, Bob Mosier presents Colonel Pike with a retirement gift for his dedicated service to the Commonwealth.

Sheriff Joe McLaughlin of New Kent County and Chief’s Huchler (MWAA Police) and Kochis (Charlottesville PD) present a retirement plaque to Colonel Pike for his service on the VLEPSC Commission and dedication to law enforcement in the Commonwealth.

Gov. Youngkin reads and presents the declaration of “Colonel Steve Pike Day” in the Commonwealth.

Gov. Youngkin presents Colonel Pike with a “Capital Police Basketball Jersey” for his retirement gift.

Commissioners currently sitting on the Commission

Commissioners Award Recipients 2022 – (L to R) Capt. Kellie Crespo, Laura Shelton, Sandy Turbeville and (Ret.) Capt. Cindy Caldwell

Albemarle County Sheriff’s Office – Sheriff Chan Bryant and staff - 6^th Re-Accreditation Award

Tazewell Police Department – Chief David Mills and Staff – 1^st Re-accreditation

Patrick County Sheriff’s Office – Sheriff Daniel Smith and Amy Shelor – 3^rd Re-accreditation

Radford Sheriff’s Office – Sheriff Mark Armentrout and staff – 5^th Re-accreditation award

Page County Sheriff’s Office – Sheriff Chad Cubbage and staff – 5^th Re-accreditation award

Pulaski Police Department – Chief Jill Neice and staff – 5^th Re-accreditation award

Spotsylvania Co. Sheriff’s Office – Sheriff Roger L. Harris and staff – 4^th Re-accreditation award

The Hanover County Sheriff’s Office received their 6^th Re-Accreditation Award before the Hanover County Board of Supervisors. Sheriff David Hines leads the organization and Sergeant Mike Tiller is their Accreditation Manager.

Secretary Bob Mosier meeting with VLEPSC Assessors prior to the September 27^th Commission Meeting

Wytheville Police Department – Chief Joel Hash accepting their 5th award from Secretary Bob Mosier and Director Jackson Miller

Wise County Sheriff’s Office – Sheriff Edward Kilgore accepting their 5th award from Secretary Bob Mosier and Director Jackson Miller

Washington County Sheriff’s Office – Sheriff Blake Andis accepting their 5^th award from Secretary Bob Mosier and Director Jackson Miller

Vinton Police Department – Chief Fabricio Drummond accepting their 5^th award from Secretary Bob Mosier and Director Jackson Miller.

University of Mary Washington Police Department – Chief Michael Hall accepting their 2^ndaward from Secretary Bob Mosier and Director Jackson Miller

Fauquier Co. S.O. – Sheriff Jeremy Falls accepting their 2^ndaward from Secretary Bob Mosier and Director Jackson Miller

Franklin County Sheriff’s Office – 3rd Re-Accreditation Award

L-R (back row): Supervisor Mitchell, Supervisor Smith, Vice Chair Tatum, Chairman Thompson, County Administrator Chris Whitlow, Supervisor Cundiff, Supervisor Carter
L-R (front row): Captain Ken Holland, Sergeant Megan Huston, Captain Erik Mollin, Captain Duane Amos, Phillip Young (former AM), Sheriff Bill Overton, Todd Clingenpeel, Major Justin Sigmon, E911 Director Foley, Admin Assistant to Sheriff JoAnna White

The Buena Vista Police Department received their Second Re-Accreditation Certificate under Chief Keith Hartman's leadership. Their Accreditation Manager is Lucinda Crawford.

The Northumberland County Sheriff’s Office received their Initial Accreditation Award under Sheriff John A. Beauchamp's leadership. Their Accreditation Manager is Doc Lyons. Award presented by Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security, Robert "Bob" Mosier and the Director of the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, Jackson Miller.

The Metro Washington Airports Authority Police received their Third Re-accreditation Certificate under Chief David Huchler's leadership. Their Accreditation Manager is Lt. Tanika Brown. Award presented by Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security, Robert "Bob" Mosier and the Director of the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, Jackson Miller.

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (Va. State Parks Police) received their Fourth Re-accreditation Certificate under Chief Scott A. Vantrease's leadership. Their Accreditation Manager is Gary Brumfield. Award presented by Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security, Robert "Bob" Mosier and the Director of the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, Jackson Miller.

The Radford Police Department received their Sixth Re-accreditation Certificate under Chief Jeff Dodson's leadership. Their Accreditation Manager is Capt. Pete Rutzinski. Award presented by Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security, Robert "Bob" Mosier and the Director of the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, Jackson Miller.

The Westmoreland County Sheriff’s Office received their Fifth Re-accreditation Award under Sheriff C.O. Balderson's leadership. Their Accreditation Team consists of Major Chris Hawkins, Lt. Josh Jones and Hannah Marks. Award presented by the Director of the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, Jackson Miller.

The Isle of Wight County Sheriff’s Office received their Third Re-accreditation Award under Sheriff James R. Clarke Jr.'s leadership. Their Accreditation Team consists of Jimmie White and Deputy Alecia Paul. Award presented by the Director of the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, Jackson Miller.

The Woodstock Police Department received their Second Re-accreditation Certificate under Chief Eric L. Reiley's leadership. Their Accreditation Managers are Laura Shelton and John Fox. Award presented by the Director of the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, Jackson Miller.

The Virginia Division of Capitol Police received their Fourth Re-accreditation Certificate under Colonel Anthony S. Pike's leadership. Their Accreditation Managers are Bobby Mawyer and Daryl Jones. Award presented by Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security, Robert "Bob" Mosier and the Director of the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, Jackson Miller.

The VLEPSC Commission Meeting was held June 9, 2022, at the Pocahontas Building. Sheriff C.O. Balderson from Westmoreland County was sworn in by Chief Judge Marla Decker VA Court of Appeals as the new VLEPSC Commission Chairman.

Bedford County Sheriff’s Office - reaccreditation presentation

The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office had their reaccreditation presentation on March 28, 2022 during their Board of Supervisors Meeting. Sheriff Mike Miller and his staff received their Certificate from Commissioner Keith Hartman, Chief of Buena Vista Police Department and Program Manager Todd Clingenpeel. Sheriff Miller’s Accreditation Team consists of Captain Brian Neal and Sgt. Christian Edmondson.

Bedford County Sheriff’s Office - reaccreditation

The Tappahannock Police Department received their second accreditation award on Monday, January 10, 2022 at the Tappahannock Town Council meeting.

Pictured left to right: VLEPSC Commissioner Sheriff C.O. Balderson (Westmoreland Co.), Tappahannock Police Chief James G. Ashworth, and DCJS Director Shannon Dion.

Mr. Harvey Powers, Director of the DCJS Law Enforcement Services Division, presents Chief Stuart Bowen and Captain Johnson their initial VLEPSC accreditation award.