Recent activity at Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services
Meetings, budgets, and plans from this organization.
Oct 29, 2026·Board meeting agenda
Criminal Justice Services Board Meeting Agenda
The agenda includes the Director's report on the DCJS Strategic Planning evaluation and various committee updates. Key items include reports from the Executive Committee, Committee on Training, and the Grants Committee, which reviewed funding recommendations for several programs such as the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant, Firearm Violence Intervention and Prevention Fund, Hate Crimes Grant Program, and others. The Grants Committee also reviewed old business regarding grant applications for Accomack County and the City of Lynchburg. Additionally, the Advisory Committee on Juvenile Justice and Prevention provided funding recommendations for juvenile justice and delinquency prevention grant programs.
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The meeting includes a Director's report and committee reports covering the Executive Committee, Committee on Training, Nominations and Appointments Subcommittee, and the Grants Committee. The Grants Committee will review funding for various programs, including the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program, Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program, Comprehensive Community Corrections Act and Pretrial Services Act, Court Appointed Special Advocate, Jail Mental Health Program, Jail Substance Use Treatment, Victim Witness Grant Program, and the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Victim Fund. Additionally, the agenda covers old business regarding the School Safety Officer Grant Program, new business, and a period for public comment.
May 7, 2026·Board meeting
Criminal Justice Services Board Meeting
The agenda focuses on reports from the Director and various committees, including the Committee on Training and the Executive Committee. A significant portion of the session is dedicated to the review and status of multiple grant programs, such as the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant, Combating Hate Crime Grant, various School Resource and Safety Officer programs, and victim services grants, among others. The meeting also includes sessions for old and new business, as well as public comment.
Mar 19, 2026·Board meeting
Criminal Justice Services Board Meeting
The meeting included reports on law enforcement training developments, the status of the Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission, victim crisis assistance responses, and updates on agency technology systems including the Lotus credential management system. Committee reports covered training standards and certifications for crime prevention communities, as well as executive committee decertification appeal decisions. Legislative updates were provided, and the board reviewed and approved grant funding for the Sexual Assault Services Program and the Byrne/JAG One-Time Grant Program for Juvenile Detention Centers. Additionally, regulatory changes regarding public participation guidelines and the School Resource Officer Program were approved, and presentations were delivered on the Court Appointed Special Advocate program and the School Resource Officer Program.
