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Article: Virginia State Police Establish Violent Crimes Investigative Unit
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- U.S. Newswire
- Article date:
- June 23, 1992
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RICHMOND, June 23 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Col. W.F. Corvello,
superintendent of the Virginia State Police, today announced the
establishment of a State Police Violent Crimes Investigative Unit to
address the rise in violent crimes over the past few years.
From 1989 through 1991, State Police said, homicides in Virginia
increased from 480 to 584 annually, rape increased from 1,637 to
1,879 and aggravated assault from 10,451 to 12,345.
"In November, 1990, I established a Homicide Investigation Unit
within the department dedicated to addressing homicides such as
serial killings and other murders involving unusual circumstances,"
said Corvello. "It has become evident that responsibilities of this ...