Kochis sworn in as Charlottesville police chief
Michael Kochis has been on the job as Charlottesville’s Police Chief since Monday but his swearing in came yesterday at…
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Albemarle welcomes new firefighters
Six new firefighters have joined Albemarle County this week after going through an abbreviated recruit school. The county announced this…
Incoming Charlottesville Police Chief Kochis addresses the press
There are still six weeks until Michael Kochis becomes the chief of police in Charlottesville but the Warrenton top cop…
Warrenton’s top cop to become next Charlottesville Police Chief
Charlottesville City Council has approved the selection of Michael Kochis to serve as the city’s next police chief. Interim City…
Charlottesville Police Chief candidates introduce themselves at forum
On Monday, three finalists for the position of Charlottesville Police Chief appeared at a forum at the Carver Recreation Center…
Albemarle Fire Rescue staff has begun staffing North Garden
Full-time fire rescue personnel are now supplementing emergency response efforts in southern Albemarle County. Albemarle County Fire Rescue is now…
Charlottesville Council discusses gun violence; many governance details in written report
The Charlottesville City Council had a full meeting on Monday, and one I’m finally able to get to after taking…
Deputy Chief named as Charlottesville’s Interim Fire Chief
A veteran firefighter with over thirty years experience but only five months in Charlottesville has been named as the interim…
Director of Charlottesville Police Oversight Board leaving city
Another high-profile vacancy has opened in Charlottesville City Government. Hansel Aguilar has resigned as executive director of the Police Civilian…
UVA Public Safety report published
The University of Virginia has published an annual report that takes a look at crime on Central Grounds as well…