Henrico County recently snagged top awards for its outstanding traffic safety programs.

 

For the first time, Henrico County’s Division of Police was recognized with a national award from the International Association of Chiefs of Police. The division also received Virginia’s top award from the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police for the seventh year in a row.

 

The awards are presented as part of the annual Law Enforcement Challenge program promoting professionalism in traffic safety enforcement. Judges score entries in six key areas: policies and guidelines, officer training, incentives and recognition, public information and education, enforcement, and evaluation of effectiveness. The Virginia Challenge is held in cooperation with the National Challenge.