The Shadow
COVINGTON, Va. (VR) – Alleghany County Sheriff Kyle Moore recently provided residents with an update on activities within the sheriff’s office, highlighting recent events, personnel changes, training opportunities and ongoing department projects.
Moore began by recognizing a memorial service held in honor of fallen Alleghany County deputies Butler and Brown, who were killed in the line of duty. Family members, local officials, deputies from the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office and officers from the Covington Police Department attended the ceremony.
Moore said the sheriff’s office has partnered with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to place memorial signs at the location where the deputies lost their lives.
The sheriff also highlighted two D.A.R.E. graduations held this spring at Sharon Elementary School and Callaghan Elementary School. Moore said he was pleased to attend both ceremonies and recognize the students’ accomplishments.
Personnel changes within the department were also announced. Moore said Clinton Phillips has been promoted to captain. He credited Phillips for his work during the department’s credentialing process and his efforts in developing policies and procedures. Moore noted that the department’s accreditation process is expected to begin soon.
Deputy Scotty Browning has been promoted to patrol and will serve as the department’s fifth School Resource Officer. Moore said the additional SRO position was made possible through grant funding and support from Alleghany Highlands Public Schools.
Moore reported that Memorial Day weekend saw several motor vehicle crashes throughout the area, but fortunately no serious injuries were reported.
The sheriff congratulated the Class of 2026 graduates and wished them success in their future endeavors.
Moore also attended the funeral of fallen Carroll County Deputy Logan Utt and expressed support for law enforcement agencies across the Commonwealth.
The entire sheriff’s office recently participated in wellness training provided by the National Law Enforcement and First Responder Treatment Center. Moore said the training consisted of four four-hour sessions and was provided at no cost to the department.
“There are facilities out there that are willing to help,” Moore said while discussing the importance of mental health resources for first responders.
The sheriff’s office also transitioned its healthcare services from an in-house provider model to a contracted service effective June 15. Moore said all existing healthcare providers were retained through the transition and no jobs were lost.
Construction improvements continue at the sheriff’s office, with concrete work nearing completion at the front entrance. Moore said the previous concrete had become a safety hazard and required replacement.
Moore also reminded residents to remain alert for scams, which continue to be reported throughout the area. He advised citizens to hang up on unknown callers and delete suspicious emails.
Moore closed the update by thanking residents for their continued support and positive comments directed toward the sheriff’s office and its employees.
