DLA News Archive

May 16, 2022

DLA police stayed on the beat during COVID-19 pandemic

Fort Belvoir, Va. — May 15-21 is National Police Week, an annual observance created in 1962 by President John F. Kennedy to recognize law enforcement officers’ service and sacrifice. The Defense Logistics Agency Police Force remained on duty throughout the pandemic and remain prepared as employees reenter the workplace.

May 21, 2019

DSCC celebrated Police Week, honoring officers

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Every year DSCC participates in National Police Week with various observances and events on the installation in honor of the Police Officers who serve and protect the base. This year’s activities concluded with a cookout and the DSCC Police receiving a custom designed coin from the AFGE 1148 Union recognizing their efforts throughout the year for Police Week.

May 16, 2019

Police Week Spotlight: Gregory Adams

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA Police Officer Gregory Adams started at DSCC six months ago.

May 14, 2019

Police Week Spotlight: Sara Hedrick

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA Police Officer Sara Hedrick spent seven years as a military police officer before joining the DSCC team five months ago.

May 12, 2019

Police Week Spotlight: Kevin Novak

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Meet DLA Police Sergeant Kevin Novak. Novak has been an officer for 20 years and at DSCC for 10 of those years.

May 10, 2019

DLA Land and Maritime Police Week Spotlight

COLUMBUS, Ohio — National Police Week takes place May 12 - 18 in 2019. As part of Police Week observances, DLA Land and Maritime will spotlight officers who selflessly secure and protect DSCC and its people every day.

May 10, 2018

DLA observes weeks to honor police officers, EMS

Throughout the weeks of May 13-19 and May 20-26, emergency responders throughout our nation will gather to pay special recognition to those who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others.

May 16, 2017

Police Week Spotlight: Officer Dustin Smith

Richmond, Virginia — As part of Police Week observances, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support at Richmond, Virginia spotlight one of their own, Police Officer Dustin Smith, who is among those who selflessly secures and protects the base, its people and our neighbors every day.

May 16, 2016

Ceremony honors police officers, marks start of National Police Week

RICHMOND, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support at Richmond’s Police Department observed Peace Officers' Memorial Day in a poignant ceremony in the Lotts Conference Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, May 12.

May 11, 2016

Understand 9-11 call processes, procedures helps emergencies

RICHMOND, Virginia — May is 9-1-1 Awareness Month at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support at Richmond’s Fire and Emergency Services, as well as the alliance of police, emergency management, anti-terrorism, and other DLA public safety resources are reaching out to the DLA community on the installation to ensure employees and the public are ready to access their help during emergencies.