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It was a chaotic scene at an apartment complex last August. Chesapeake Police Officers Cole Robinson and Erin Cutburth responded and immediately started working desperately to keep the victim alive.

Of the 15 cases of an officer being decertified in Hampton Roads, more than half were for reasons of being "untruthful."

Since an expanded law went into effect in March 2021, 68 police officers, jail officers and deputy sheriffs have been decertified for a range of misconduct and criminal offenses.

Two years ago, the only reasons police officers could be decertified in Virginia were if they tested positive for drugs, were convicted of certain crimes or failed to complete required training.

Sixty-eight police officers, jail officers and deputy sheriffs have been decertified for a range of misconduct and criminal offenses.

The Chesapeake Police Department swore in six new police officers and two new sheriff’s deputies during the 70th Basic Police Academy ceremony at council chambers Thursday.

The building with house Fire Station 7 and the 6th Police Precinct. First responders will serve people in Saint Brides and Hickory.

The group has been reviewing data on city demographics, hiring practices and police policies to start a conversation with city officials on race, equity and diversity.