Virginia Department of Corrections

News & Press Releases

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  Virginia Department of Corrections K9s Bentley, Conan,...

  RICHMOND, VIRGINIA —  Virginia Department of Corrections, VA - K9s Bentley, Conan, Jack, Mirko, Nero, Omlette, Thea, Trucker, and Zarca will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. All the vests were sponsored by the Survival Armor incentive program and will be embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of K9 Rivan, Virginia DOC, EOW 4-2-24.”  Delivery is...  Read More — vadoc.Utils.StringHelper.(featuredNews.Value("headline").Trim(), 60)

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  VADOC Honors Those Who Served for Memorial Day

  RICHMOND, VIRGINIA —  The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) took time this Memorial Day to remember those who served and gave their lives serving in the...  Read More — VADOC Honors Those Who Served for Memorial Day

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  VADOC Celebrates National Police Week 2026

  RICHMOND, VIRGINIA —  The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) honors and recognizes National Police Week, celebrated May 10-16, 2026.  The VADOC thanks its...  Read More — VADOC Celebrates National Police Week 2026

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  Virginia Department of Corrections Celebrates National...

  RICHMOND, VIRGINIA —  The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) recognizes and celebrates National Nurses Week from May 6-12, 2026. The VADOC thanks all of the...  Read More — Virginia Department of Corrections Celebrates National...