Welcome to the Virginia State Police Web site. As we continuously seek out new ways to enhance the public’s accessibility to our agency and assorted services, this site was designed with our citizens in mind. Providing immediate, accurate, useful data online is essential in today’s information driven environment.
With over 75 years of service to the citizens of the Commonwealth, the men and women of this statewide agency strive to fulfill our public safety mission while improving the quality of life for those living, working, and visiting in Virginia. From our highways to within our communities, the Virginia State Police is recognized nationally for its superior enforcement, investigative, educational, technological, and analytical resources.
While our troopers work to protect your interests, in return, we ask you to help protect them by remembering Virginia’s “Move Over” law. Tragically, too many law enforcement officers are struck and killed or seriously injured while doing their job. As of July 1, 2010, Virginia’s “Move Over” law expanded to include towing, motorist assistance, repair and highway maintenance vehicles displaying amber-colored flashing lights.
Remember, by moving over, you give all of these workers the room to work safely on the road. It’s the law and our lives depend on it. Please take a moment to read about Virginia’s “Move Over” law and help keep our first responders and road crews safe.
We appreciate your interest in the Virginia State Police and invite you to visit our site often as it will be continually updated with new information.
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
 "Slow Down Move Over" Law as of July 1, 2010: Code of Virginia - Section 46.2-921.1 |
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VIRGINIA’S ANNUAL CRIME ANALYSIS REPORT NOW AVAILABLE ON VIRGINIA STATE POLICE WEB SITE
News Release - May 7, 2012
RICHMOND – Virginia’s official and only comprehensive report on local and statewide crime figures for 2011 is now available online at the Virginia State Police Web site at http://www.vsp.virginia.gov, under “Forms & Publications.” The detailed document, titled Crime in Virginia, provides precise rates and occurrences of crimes committed in towns, cities and counties across the Commonwealth. The report breaks down criminal offenses by the reporting agency as well as arrests by jurisdiction.
ALL DRIVERS ENCOURAGED TO SHARE THE ROAD DURING MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH
Virginia Motorcycle Registrations Soared 104 Percent from 2001 to 2010 – Safety is Vital
News Release - May 1, 2012
RICHMOND, VA – Spring is upon us, marking the seasonal return of motorcycle enthusiasts to the Commonwealth’s roadways. Virginia Secretary of Public Safety, AAA Mid-Atlantic, the Virginia State Police and the Richmond Ambulance Authority are joining numerous federal, state and local highway safety organizations to remind motorists to be extra alert for motorcyclists and to safely share the road during Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.
VIRGINIA STATE POLICE SERGEANTS HONORED FOR VALOR AND LEADERSHIP
For Immediate Release: April 2, 2012
RICHMOND – Two Virginia State Police sergeants are being recognized today in Philadelphia, Penn., by the Mid-Atlantic Association of Women in Law Enforcement (MAAWLE). Sgt. Michelle Anaya of the Chesapeake Division and Sgt. Becky G. Curl of the Salem Division are receiving the association’s 2012 Leadership Award and 2012 Award of Valor, respectively, at an awards luncheon during the 26th Annual MAAWLE Conference.
LARGEST RECRUIT CLASS GRADUATES VIRGINIA STATE POLICE ACADEMY IN DEPARTMENT’S 80-YEAR HISTORY
For Immediate Release: March 1, 2012
RICHMOND – As the Virginia State Police recognizes its 80th anniversary this year, the Department will be celebrating a series of “firsts” this Friday. On March 2, 2012, the Virginia State Police will graduate its largest class of new troopers in the agency’s history. In addition, for the first time in decades, commencement exercises for the 117th Basic Session will not be held on the Virginia State Police campus in Chesterfield County. Friday’s graduation also marks the official conversion of the Department’s Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officer (CVEO) position to trooper.
