Considering that the VA state police site regarding “Concealed Handgun Permits” also uses that terminology, I’m a little bit suspect about this being from a VA police officer...
I don’t see the CCW term anywhere in the VA state police site after a quick search...
Just saying...
From the post #31 Roanoke LEO e-mail: “RoaVaPD traffic stop Mason Mill at 13th St Northeast on Oh-Nine Virginia Alpha Bravo Charlie 1-2-3-4, grey Toyota Carolla, one occupant.”
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I think the e-mail from the Roanoke LEO is legit.
ROA is the abbreviation for Roanoke. Mason Mill (RD.) does exist and it is in northeast Roanoke city.
CHP is a common abbreviation for California Highway Patrol (Remember the 70's series CHIPs?) Try doing a FreeRepublic search for "chp."
And of course, CHP is also used in a number of states including VA for concealed handgun permit, but CCW seems to be a more widely accepted and used abbreviation.
Fair enough - you are probably right.
I’m guessing many of the local police officers are not familiar with the actual laws and terminology based upon the number of false arrests and harassment incidents that have occurred in the last year.
City of Norfolk has paid out twice this year for police officer ignorance of the current law regarding open carry for example.