Ashland Police Department

The Hanover County Sheriff s Office provides law enforcement duties, court security, services of process and jail security services. It operates a drug abuse resistance education program in elementary schools and an informal citizen's advisory board with area businessmen in Virginia. It uses general radar units and offers crime prevention programs. It provides Adopt-a-Senior program and organizes neighborhood watch groups for the safety of citizens. It provides tips to keep children safe and various Internet safety tips. The Hanover County Sheriff s Office provides information about traffic safety issues, such as child safety seat information, tips on night driving, dealing with glare, aggressive driving and speeding. It provides the latest statistics on crime and an online list of the most wanted criminals online.

Virginia State Police provides policing services to the residents of the state. It offers bike patrolling, case investigation, gun registration, crime prevention and emergency readiness services to the residents. The department also offers various community services that include licensing, child safety seat inspections, premise surveys and police clearance letters. Virginia State Police is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. The department is affiliated with Virginia Department of Alcohol Beverage Control, Virginia Department of Health and the International Association of Chiefs of Police. The department has administrative and support services, criminal investigation and field operations bureaus. The department has an office in Glen Allen, Va.