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Governor Issues Statement on Deadly Shooting in Minneapolis

August 28, 2025August 28, 2025 HRMessenger Staff Breaking News, Gun Violence, Minneapolis, Public Safety

Good afternoon, Bishop Barry C. Knestout, of the Catholic Diocese of Richmond, has released this statement following the tragedy at

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Virginia Launches Annual DUI Enforcement and Public Education Campaign: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over

August 28, 2023August 28, 2023 HRM Staff Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, DUI enforcement, EMS First Responders, law enforcement, Public Education, Public Education Campaign, Public Safety, Safety, Safety Tips, State of Virginia

By: Office of Governor Glenn Youngkin RICHMOND, VA – Today, Virginia launches its 2023 Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over DUI

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Warner, Kaine, & Beyer Statement on Line of Duty Benefits for Virginian Officer Jeffrey Smith’s Family

August 21, 2023August 21, 2023 HRM Staff benefits, Congressman Don Beyer, federal benefits, legistlation, Mark R. Warner, mental health awareness, Public Safety, remarks from U.S. Senators, U.S. Department of Justice, United States Senator, Washington D.C

By: United States Virginia Senator Tim Kaine WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine and Congressman

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Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Additional Administration and Board Appointments

August 7, 2023 HRM Staff Administration, Administration appointments, Advisory board on revenue estimates, Announce, Announcement, Announcements by Governor Glenn Youngkin, Board Appointments, Department, Government, Governor Glenn Younkin, Leadership, Public Safety, Scientific advisory committee, Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security, State of Virginia, Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation

By: The Office of Governor Glenn Youngkin RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced additional key administration and board appointments.

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Norfolk Police Chief Search Team Provides Public Forum & Comment Opportunity

October 13, 2022October 13, 2022 HRM Staff Douglas Wilder Performing Arts Center, Norfolk, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk State University, Police, Public Forum, Public Safety, Virginia

By: City of Norfolk NORFOLK, VA – Morris & McDaniel Management Consultants, the firm selected to assist in the national search

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Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Additional Key Administration Appointments

June 10, 2022June 13, 2022 HRM Staff Administration, Administration appointments, Board Members, civil servants, commerce and trade, commission, finance, Governor Glenn Youngkin, Health and Human resources, Homeland Security, independent agencies, medical assistance services, natural and historic resources, Public Safety, Transportation

By: Office of the Governor of Virginia RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced he has chosen additional key administration

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Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Members of the Commission on Human Trafficking Prevention and Survivor Support

June 6, 2022June 8, 2022 HRM Staff Alexandria, Anti-Human Trafficking, Bedford, Chesapeake, Conviction, Criminal Justice, Executive Order, Fairfax, Governor Glenn Youngkin, Henrico, Homeland Security, Human Trafficking, law enforcement, Lynchburg, Norfolk, Office of Attorney General, prevention, Public Safety, Richmond Virginia, Roanoke, Secretary Bob Mosier, Secretary of Education, Secretary of Labor, Springfield, State Trafficking Response Coordinator, Survivor Support, Virginia Beach

By: Office of the Governor of Virginia RICHMOND,VA — Today, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the members of the Commission on Human

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Governor Glenn Youngkin Takes Executive Action on 30 Bills

May 27, 2022May 27, 2022 HRM Staff 30 Bills, Behavioral health, Biennium Budget, Economic Development, Education, Governor Glenn Younkin, Public Safety

By: Governor Youngkin Press ~Governor Signs 23 Additional Bills Into Law, Bringing Total to More Than 800 Bills Signed From

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Governor Northam Announces $114 Million in New Resources to Promote Public Safety, Prevent and Reduce Crime

July 29, 2021July 30, 2021 K. Alston COVID-19, Governor Ralph Northam, Public Safety, Reduce Crime

~ American Rescue Plan funding to increase support for victims of crime, provide hazard pay for law enforcement and correctional

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Watch and Engage During the Mayor’s Forum Update on Public Safety

June 25, 2021June 25, 2021 K. Alston Hampton Mayor Donnie Tuck, Mayor Forum, Public Safety

Hampton Mayor Donnie Tuck is hosting fellow Hampton Roads mayors for a discussion on public safety on Monday, June 28 at

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