On Monday, July 10, Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares traveled to Covington to host a roundtable event with law enforcement officials from across the region, including the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office, the Bath County Sheriff’s Office, the Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office, the Highland County Sheriff’s Office, the Roanoke County Sheriff’s Office, the City of Lexington Police Department, the City of Covington Police Department, the City of Buena Vista Police Department, and the Alleghany Commonwealth’s Attorney. Discussions surrounded public safety concerns specific to the area and how laws implemented during the previous administration continue to impede law enforcement officers’ abilities to carry out their duties. Attorney General Miyares also touched on Ceasefire Virginia, an initiative spearheaded by his office to crack down on violent crime through vigorous prosecution and preventative resources and outlets. Active in 12 high-crime cities across the Commonwealth, including Roanoke and Lynchburg, Ceasefire Virginia is currently handling approximately 100 cases involving violent offenders. This law enforcement officer roundtable comes a few days after AG Miyares’ Public Safety Forum in central Virginia, highlighting the Attorney General’s continuous effort to collaborate with communities in every corner of the Commonwealth to deliver a safer Virginia for all.