Christopher Himes, Assistant to City Manager at the City of Manassas Park, began his career with the city in June of 2019. He previously worked in private industry and as a naval officer and aviator in the United States Navy. …
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Like many local governments, The Town of Herndon – up until December of 2019 – utilized staff from various positions throughout their organization to tag-team the duties associated with risk management. In Herndon, finance managed property loss, human resources managed …
Read More › ““People are my purpose.” – Meet Roxann Fox Simkins, Herndon Risk Manager”
Nationally nearly 80,000 cars ran school bus stop arms each day, according to a study conducted by the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services. Not only is this illegal, but it can also lead to serious injury …
Read More › “Chesapeake Public Schools implements program to reduce stop arm violations”
Like many of you, VRSA started 2020 with big plans. 2020 marked the pool’s 40th anniversary – one we planned to celebrate by easing what worries our members so they can focus on what matters most – serving their communities. …
Virginia winters can be unpredictable. From December to March, the Commonwealth averages from eight inches of snow near the coast, to upwards of 25 inches in the mountains. Some areas near the Appalachians receive even more. In addition to snow, …
Read More › “Winter Weather Preparedness – Town of Strasburg’s Snowplow Rodeo”
Bridgewater Police Chief Joe Simmons began his career with the town in 1998. By 2011, he was serving as chief of police. “I want everyone in my department to know we are a team here to perform a public mission …
Read More › “Bridgewater Police Department Utilizes VRSA’s Public Safety Services”
VRSA Director of Education and Training Thomas Bullock began his VRSA career as a law enforcement specialist in 2006. Previously, Bullock spent 14 years in law enforcement with his last position at the Henrico County Police Department. “One of the …
Read More › “Meet VRSA Director of Education and Training Thomas Bullock”
Many times, organizations make plans that are progressive, forward-thinking, and well-intended. Often, plans are changed or cancelled due to a varying number of issues and circumstances. Often, putting ideas into action can take months or even years of planning. That …
Read More › “VML 2020 Local Champion Award in Risk Management presented to Town of Vinton”
The Pink Patch Project originated in 2013 with the Seal Beach Police Department in Southern California, who wore pink patches on their uniforms during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. VRSA member law enforcement agencies from Poquoson, Williamsburg and Middletown also participate …
Read More › “Citizen Engagement and The Pink Patch Project with the Middletown Police Department”
COVID-19 has had an impact on every part of our daily lives – and holidays have been no exception. While many localities have made the tough decision to cancel or hold virtual events, the Town of Vinton has taken a …
Read More › “Town of Vinton’s 2020 Reverse Christmas Parade”