National Coalition of Public Safety Officers-Virginia Chapter

05/17/2026

Doc had a strong presence in CWA Local 2204 while working at VA DOC
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Appalachia, VA – Gary “Doc” Kennedy, 74, passed away on May 16, 2026 at Ridgecrest Manor and Rehabilitation in Duffield, VA. Born in Appalachia, VA on June 14, 1951, he graduated from Appalachia High School in 1969. He worked for Westmoreland Coal Company from 1972 to 1995, the Virginia Depart...

03/17/2026

Thank you Dawn Marie Hall

Following the fatal attack at River North Correctional Center, Corrections Officer Jeremy Hall's widow is urging oversight and better pay to address staffing and safety concerns

01/15/2026

The top dog of the Virginia Department of Corrections’ last day is Friday, Jan. 16. While the department boasted Director Chadwick Dotson’s successes, some lawmakers say other mounting issues show it’s time for the change.

12/25/2025

To Everyone with LOVE
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12/03/2025

Humbled Honor of an Officer who gave of himself to the job, his family and his friends 💙✊💙

11/24/2025

There were many hugs and tears at Grayson County High School as people said their final goodbyes to Jeremy Lewis Hall.

11/24/2025

11/22/2025

On Monday morning, Virginia Department of Corrections Officer Jeremy Lewis Hall was brutally assaulted by an inmate at the River North Correctional Center in Independence, Virginia. The inmate—who was serving an 11-year sentence for armed carjacking—carried out what was described as a callous and unprovoked attack. Two additional corrections officers were injured during the incident. Officer Hall was rushed to the hospital but tragically did not survive his wounds. He died a hero, protecting his fellow officers and staff.

40-year old Corrections Officer Jeremy Hall had been a member of the VA Dept. of Corrections for a year and half, and leaves behind a devoted wife and daughter.

Jeremy was loved by all and gave love just as freely. He approached life in a way few people can, never seeking praise for simply doing his job. No matter the circumstances, he carried a smile that made those around him feel safe. He laughed often and inspired laughter in others. Jeremy moved through life with the steady belief that everything would be okay. He lived by the same motto in his daily life as he did in his work as a Corrections Officer: firm, fair, and consistent.