U.S. Department
of Justice
EDVA Honors Federal, State, and Local Law Enforcement for Exceptional Service to the Community
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Today U.S. Attorney Jessica D. Aber recognized over 300 officers and agents from federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies with Public Service Awards.
The Eastern District of Virginia (EDVA) typically holds annual awards ceremonies to recognize the law enforcement officials for their service and contribution to various criminal and civil cases investigated and prosecuted here in EDVA. Award ceremonies took place September 6 in Newport News, September 7 in Norfolk, September 26 in Richmond, and today in Alexandria.
“Here in EDVA, as part of the Department of Justice, our mission is to uphold the rule of law, keep our country safe, and protect civil rights.” said Jessica D. Aber, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. “But we do not – and we cannot – do this work alone. Every day, federal, state, and local law enforcement officers from across the country work to protect their communities. These awardees were critical teammates on federal cases that represent the very best of this noble work.”
The awards highlighted federal cases, operations, and initiatives from 2022. The federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies listed below had officers and/or agents who were recognized for their bravery, outstanding collaboration, investigative achievement, investigative excellence, and victim assistance. Members of the following agencies were recognized at each of the ceremonies:
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Alexandria |
Newport News |
Norfolk |
Richmond |
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Alexandria Police |
ATF Washington Field Division |
ATF Washington Field Division |
ATF Washington Field Division |
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Arlington County Police |
Department of Labor OIG |
Chesapeake Police Department |
Department of Education – OIG |
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ATF Washington Division |
FBI Cincinnati |
Department of Homeland Security – OIG |
Department of Homeland Security - OIG |
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Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section – HTIU |
FBI Norfolk Field Office |
Department of Labor – OIG |
Department of Labor – OIG |
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Defense Contract Audit Agency |
Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office |
Drug Enforcement Administration |
Drug Enforcement Administration Washington |
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Defense Criminal Investigative Services |
Hampton Police |
FBI-Norfolk Field Office |
FBI-Richmond Field Office |
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Defense Intelligence Agency-Office of Inspector General |
Homeland Security Investigations |
General Services Administration– OIG |
FDIC- OIG |
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Department of Homeland Security |
Mathews County Sheriff’s Office |
Homeland Security Investigations |
Henrico County Police |
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Drug Enforcement Administration Memphis |
Naval Criminal Investigative Service |
Naval Criminal Investigative Service |
Homeland Security Investigations |
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Drug Enforcement Administration Washington |
Newport News Police |
Norfolk Police |
IRS-Criminal Investigation |
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FBI Washington Field Office |
U.S. Marshals Service |
U.S. Marshals Service |
Richmond Police |
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Homeland Security Investigations |
U.S. Postal Inspection Service |
U.S. Postal Inspection Service |
Small Business Administration – OIG |
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IRS-Criminal Investigations |
Virginia Beach Police |
Virginia Attorney General’s Office |
Social Security Administration- OIG |
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Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office |
Virginia State Police |
Virginia Beach Police |
U.S. Postal Inspection Service |
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Manassas City Police Department |
Virginia Dept. of Forensic Science |
VCU Police |
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Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority Police |
Virginia Medicaid Fraud Control Unit |
Virginia Office of Attorney General |
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Montgomery County Police Department |
Virginia State Corporation Commission |
Virginia Office of the State Inspector General |
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Naval Criminal Investigative Service |
Virginia State Police |
Virginia State Corporation Commission |
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Small Business Administration - OIG |
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TSA Federal Air Marshal Service |
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U.S. Air Force – Office of Special Investigations |
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service |
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U.S. Department of State's Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) |
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U.S. Marine Corps |
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U.S. Park Police |
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U.S. Postal Inspection Service |
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U.S. Secret Service |
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Virginia State Police |
In addition to awards presented for investigative efforts, the peer recovery specialists of Project Recover and their law enforcement and emergency medical partners were also recognized with an award at the Richmond ceremony. Project Recover funds certified peer recovery specialists (CPRS) assigned to Richmond City PD, Richmond Ambulance Authority, Chesterfield County PD, Hanover County Sheriff’s Office, eleven Bon Secours hospitals, and the Bon Secours’ Partial Hospitalization Program. These CPRSs assist overdose victims in getting into treatment and recovery programs immediately following drug overdose resuscitation and provide follow-up services and support. These individuals and their medical and law enforcement counterparts were awarded for their significant impact on public health and safety through trainings, Naloxone distribution, engagements with individuals suffering from substance use disorder, and increasing public awareness of treatment and recovery services.
A copy of this press release is located on the website of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia. Related court documents and information are located on the website of the District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.