criminal justice

Ten new Virginia laws related to guns, schools, housing, wages, and criminal justice will take effect on July 1. These laws represent changes across multiple policy areas in the commonwealth.

High school students from across the country participated in Virginia's Junior Commonwealth's Attorneys Program, a free weeklong initiative exposing them to careers in law and public service. The program concluded with a graduation ceremony in Hampton, Va.

Seven gubernatorial candidates, including Democrats and a Republican, discussed criminal justice, healthcare, and public safety at a WISDOM forum. They emphasized reducing incarceration through treatment, support programs, and policy reforms like ending crimeless revocation. Republican Tom Tiffany did not attend.

Rebecca and Jolyn Dingman became the first mother-daughter duo to graduate from the Upstate Court Officer's Academy in June 2025. They now serve as court officers in Oneida County, emphasizing empathy and service despite their differing perspectives on the training. Both officers highlight the importance of learning from experienced colleagues and their shared commitment to their roles.

The article discusses a former investigator's regret over two missed opportunities during the search for Milly Dowler's killer, highlighting critical failures in the case. The author reflects on how these errors may have impacted the investigation's outcome.

The FBI's Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division is marking a significant milestone as the Biometric Technology Center reaches its 10th anniversary. This celebration recognizes a decade of advancements in biometric identification and criminal justice technology.