Stories tagged: "Virginia Police"

Law and Policy Mandatory Sentencing
Law and Policy Mandatory Sentencing Survives, as Virginia Committee Strikes Changes

RICHMOND-If you assault a police officer, it’s automatically a felony charge and a mandatory six month jail sentence in Virginia.

September 23, 2020 3:42 am EDT
Law and Order Police Under Review?
Law and Order Virginia Is One Step Closer to Eliminating No Knock Warrants

RICHMOND-Is it a needed tool or too dangerous to use? No knock warrants are pretty controversial wherever you go.

September 17, 2020 12:15 am EDT
Law and Order The practice of qualified immunity will remain in operation, after HB5013 died in a Virginia Senate committee Thursday.
Law and Order Defining Immunity: Committee Buries Bill as Senators Argue Over Details

RICHMOND-Depending on who you talk to in Virginia, qualified immunity is either a benefit or a curse.

September 12, 2020 12:22 am EDT
Law and Order Police Under Review?
Law and Order House Eliminates Qualified Immunity On Third Attempt. Now It Heads to the Senate

RICHMOND-After a unique two weeks, the Virginia Senate will have the final say on qualified immunity.

September 8, 2020 8:27 pm EDT
Law and Order Police Under Review?
Law and Order Virginia House Kills Qualified Immunity Bill a Second Time

RICHMOND-After a bizarre week, which saw the bill die and then get resurrected in committee, the Virginia House officially voted down a proposal Friday.

September 5, 2020 4:59 am EDT

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The Richmond City Council approved a gun ban Tuesday night. Law and Policy No More Guns: Richmond Council Approves Ban for Local Events
Fieldale-Collinsville seventh grader Jazmyn Hodge shows off her business idea, a de-aging drink. Education Building a Business: Henry County Students Focus on the Future
Marijuana plants (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File) Health The First Medical Marijuana Dispensary in Virginia Opens This Month
During a Tuesday press conference, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam advised residents that their ballots would be secure. Elections Smart Technology Helps Virginians Track Their Ballots
Law and Order Charlottesville Police Officers hold roll call outside of the office where there is a little more space for social distancing.
Law and Order Virginia Senate Signs Off on Commission to Research Police Procedures

RICHMOND-Do police departments in Virginia need to rethink their policies and procedures?

September 3, 2020 8:22 pm EDT