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VBSO announces results of comprehensive review by Police Executive Research Forum

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – The Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office (VBSO) and Sheriff Rocky Holcomb today announced the results of an independent review of its entire organization – including use of force/response to resistance – conducted by the nationally recognized Police Executive Research Forum


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VBSO to host Sheriff Rocky Holcomb’s 3rd Annual Easter Eggstravaganza

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – The Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office (VBSO) will host Sheriff Rocky Holcomb’s 3rd Annual Easter Eggstravaganza for the community on Saturday, April 4, from noon to 2 p.m., at the Law Enforcement Training Academy (LETA), 411 Integrity


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Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office holds 61st Basic Academy Class graduation

Virginia Beach, Va. — The Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office (VBSO) today held its 61st Basic Academy Class (BAC) graduation, recognizing 12 deputy recruits’ successful completion of training.This graduating class includes five military veterans, including three who served


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VBSO to hold mass swearing-in ceremony Dec. 13 at Mount Trashmore

The Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office (VBSO) will hold a special mass swearing-in ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, at 10 a.m. at Mount Trashmore Park, marking the first four-year term of Sheriff Rocky Holcomb and the reaffirmation of the oath