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South Hill police receive state reaccreditation; reviewer reports "zero issues"

South Hill Town Council · November 10, 2025
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Summary

The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services presented the South Hill Police Department with a reaccreditation certificate Nov. 10; the reviewer reported no issues and Interim Chief Ryan Durham thanked staff and Council for support in maintaining standards.

The South Hill Town Council on Nov. 10 accepted a Certificate of Accreditation from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services for the South Hill Police Department.

Harvey Powers, a division director with the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, presented the certificate to Interim Chief Ryan Durham and told the council he found "zero issues" during the department's reaccreditation review. Interim Chief Durham thanked department staff and council members for their support and encouragement in maintaining high standards.

The presentation occurred during the council's regular meeting shortly after it convened. No formal vote was required for the certificate presentation; council members acknowledged the department's work.

The reaccreditation was presented publicly as part of the meeting's special presentation segment and followed by brief remarks from Chief Durham recognizing staff contributions.