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.
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Did you know November 18 is National Injury Prevention Day? What better way to prevent injuries, especially for our kiddos, than with a Child Safety Seat Check-Up event! The Henrico […]
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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.
[...]Continue reading Pedestrian Safety Month is winding down, but Henrico’s focus on awareness and infrastructure isn’t letting up
On Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), we will host Drug Take Back Day events at three different […]
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The Henrico County Police Division, in partnership with Ourisman Toyota of Richmond, will host a Child Safety Seat Check-Up event on October 27, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 4 […]
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The Henrico County Police Division will host a Child Safety Seat Check-Up event on Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fairfield Area Library […]
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Meet the dogs and cats (and guinea pigs!) currently available for adoption without an appointment - if you find a pet you connect with, they could go home with you that day!
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On Thursday, May 16, 2024, at 6 p.m. the Henrico County Police Division will hold its annual Police Memorial Ceremony. This will take place at Police Memorial Park (4301 E. […]
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On Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), we will host Drug Take Back Day events at three different […]
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The Henrico County Police Division, with assistance from the New Kent County Sheriff’s Office, Virginia DMV and VCU Health, will host a Child Safety Seat Check-Up event on March […]
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The Henrico County Police Animal Protection Unit will hold a rabies clinic on October 19, 2024, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Western Government Complex (4301 E. Parham Road). […]
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The Henrico County Police Animal Protection Unit will hold a rabies clinic on August 17, 2024, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Western Government Complex (4301 E. Parham Road). […]
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The Henrico County Police Animal Protection Unit will hold a rabies clinic on May 18, 2024, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Western Government Complex (4301 E. Parham Road). […]
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The Henrico County Police Animal Protection Unit will hold a rabies clinic on February 10, 2024, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Western Government Complex (4301 E. Parham Road). […]
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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.
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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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Road will link new portion of Woodman with Glover Park
A ½-mile road planned for construction next year will be named Lambert Way in honor of the life and service of the late Donald L. Lambert Jr., a captain with the Henrico County Police Division who was killed in a hit-and-run crash early this year.
Board of Supervisors Chairman Dan Schmitt announced the naming in a ceremony Wednesday along where Woodman Road is being extended northeastward from Greenwood Road.
[...]Continue reading Late Police Capt. Don Lambert honored with new road – Lambert Way
Positions are available in Fire, Police, Sheriff, Animal Control, Communications
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The Henrico County Police Division will provide rabies vaccines for dogs and cats from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 16 at the Henrico County Government Center, 4301 E. Parham Road.
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Henrico County is pleased to announce the addition of two members to the Public Safety leadership team
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Longtime resident brings more than 30 years of law enforcement experience to the position
Henrico County has appointed Eric D. English as chief of police, effective Monday, Sept. 14.
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Henrico County has appointed Eric D. English as chief of police, effective Monday, Sept. 14.Henrico County has appointed Eric D. English as chief of police, effective Monday, Sept. 14.
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County leaders solicited public input on the matter throughout July
Henrico’s Board of Supervisors will hold a work session at 5:15 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24 for discussion of a civilian review board for the county’s Police Division.
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Constituents encouraged to sign up for virtual meeting Aug. 20
Board of Supervisors Vice Chairman and Brookland District Supervisor Dan Schmitt will hold a virtual Constituent Conversations meeting Thursday, Aug. 20 to receive input on Henrico County’s potential creation of a civilian review board for the Police Division.
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Central Virginia All Hazards Incident Management Team —Regional authorities are reminding citizens to call 9-1-1 only in the event of a life-threatening emergency.
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