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‘Problems solved, challenges overcome’; Henrico, HCPS lead Virginia with 56 Achievement Awards from National Association of Counties

Posted on June 22, 2026.

“The NACo Achievement Awards showcase the tremendous work our departments and dedicated staff do for our community every day,” County Manager John A. Vithoulkas said. “These award-winning programs and initiatives reflect our commitment to excellence in governance and focus on customer service. Whether it’s tackling the affordable housing crisis, promoting pet adoptions, making our transportation system safer, engaging older residents or addressing mental health needs across the community, these awards represent problems solved, challenges overcome and efficiencies achieved.”

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New South Station will support Police, 911 and community

Posted on March 28, 2025.

The former Fair Oaks Station had been in a leased space for over 20 years, and could be difficult for residents to find. South Station is not only more visible; it’s larger at nearly 20,000 square feet.

Winter storm prompts more than 500 emergency calls for service in Henrico

Posted on February 12, 2025.

Police, Fire responded to incidents such as downed utility lines, traffic outages Henrico County’s Police and Fire divisions together responded to more than 500 calls for service from midnight to

‘You don’t have to do it by yourself’

Posted on December 13, 2024.

Henrico’s mental health response expands, evolves with empathy, coordination

The 911 call came in just after noon: A woman reported that her 27-year-old friend had a serious drinking problem and might be suicidal.

A dispatcher marked the call as Level 4 – the most serious – under the Marcus Alert system, which is designed to help responders manage behavioral health emergencies so individuals in crisis can get the treatment and resources they need.

Pedestrian Safety Month is winding down, but Henrico’s focus on awareness and infrastructure isn’t letting up

Posted on October 22, 2024.

Officials on Tuesday addressed the increase in pedestrian-related crashes and fatalities in Henrico and reiterated the county’s commitment to safety efforts, which includes $1.5 million in new funding for street lighting, planned projects to enhance pedestrian accommodations, and public safety messages.

South Station represents permanent home, ‘sound investment’ for Police

Posted on November 14, 2023.

For nearly 20 years, the Henrico County Police Division has based its southeastern units in leased space on Eastpark Court, near North Airport Drive and Interstate 64.

But by early 2025, the Fair Oaks Station will give way to a permanent South Station, which also will include training facilities for the county’s emergency communications and division’s K-9 unit.

Fairfield meeting May 16 to feature Police, Community Revitalization

Posted on May 9, 2022.

Henrico County Board of Supervisors Vice Chairman and Fairfield District Supervisor Frank J. Thornton will hold a Fairfield Constituent Meeting on Monday, May 16 to discuss community issues in the purview of the Police Division and the Department of Community Revitalization.

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