February 4, 2013

Congratulations to Senior Virginia Conservation Police Officer Dewayne Sprinkle for being named the National Wild Turkey Federation Wildlife Law Enforcement Officer of Year for the Virginia Chapter of the NWTF.

February 4, 2013

The Georgia Legislature convened on January 14, 2013. It is in session for a maximum of 40 legislative days and usually adjourns in late March or early April. The primary focus is, of course, the budget.

February 1, 2013

The South Carolina Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits. The Governmental Affairs department will be providing periodic updates on the actions of the South Carolina General Assembly while in session. Included is a summary of bills of interest introduced during last month, as well as updates on those reported in the previous reports.

January 22, 2013

On December 6, 2012, Cary Chapter and NCPBA Division President Randy Byrd was invited to speak to the Kildare Rotary Club in Cary about the PBA and PBF. This invite came through Chase Wellford who is the brother of PBA member Courtney Wellford. For a number of years, Chase has attended the George Almond Officer of the Year Banquet with his sister and parents. Each time he attended he came away impressed with the work that the PBA and PBF were doing to help officers.

January 14, 2013

Jefferson County Sheriff Robert E. Bobby Shirley has tendered his resignation, Jefferson County Commissioner Patsy Noland said Friday. Noland said Shirley dropped off a one-sentence letter of resignation at her home between 5:30 and 6 p.m.