Sheriff’s office awards

New Kent Sheriff’s Office won first place in the Virginia Chiefs of Police Law Enforcement Challenge, second in the National Law Enforcement Challenge, a Safety Seat Challenge Award. Suzanne Robinson (center), representing the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police, presented the awards Monday during the county Board of Supervisors meeting to Lt. Lee Bailey (right), who oversees New Kent’s law enforcement and safety efforts, and Sheriff F.W. “Wakie” Howard Jr.

Alan Chamberlain photo