| 12/29/09 |
VIRGINIA STATE POLICE TROOPER AWARDED
CARNEGIE HERO MEDAL FOR SAVING GIRL’S LIFE |
| 12/29/09 |
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY TRAFFIC FATALITIES INCREASE IN 2009 Four Teens Among 10 Killed in Traffic Crashes Statewide |
| 12/21/09 |
WINTER STORM GENERATES 16,000 CALLS FOR SERVICE FOR VIRGINIA STATE POLICE - Motorists Should Contact VSP to Retrieve Abandoned Vehicles |
| 12/21/09 |
GOVERNOR KAINE UNVEILS DESIGN FOR VIRGINIA’S PUBLIC SAFETY MEMORIAL ~ Memorial will be constructed in Darden Garden at Capitol Square ~ |
| 12/20/09 |
STATE POLICE STILL ADVISING MOTORISTS TO AVOID TRAVELING UNTIL HIGHWAY CONDITIONS IMPROVE - VSP Investigate Second Traffic Fatality |
| 12/19/09 |
STATE POLICE TO CONTINUE INCREASED PRESENCE OVERNIGHT ON VIRGINIA’S HIGHWAYS - Motorists Advised to Postpone Travel Plans Until Roads Improve |
| 12/19/09 |
STATEMENT OF GOVERNOR KAINE ~ On continuing weather emergency ~ |
| 12/19/09 |
STATE POLICE RESPOND TO HUNDREDS OF CRASHES
AND DISABLED VEHICLES -
One Storm-Related Fatality in Carroll County |
| 12/19/09 |
State and local agencies work to assist stranded motorists |
| 12/18/09 |
GOVERNOR KAINE DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY - ~ Authorizes state agencies to respond to anticipated winter storm ~ |
| 12/17/09 |
CELEBRATE WITH YOUR LOVED ONES THIS HOLIDAY SEASON - DRIVE SAFE & SOBER |
| 12/14/09 |
‘TIS THE SEASON - FOR WISE GIVING |
| 12/7/09 |
OPERATION AIR, LAND & SPEED INITIATIVE RESULTS IN 2,264 VIOLATIONS ON INTERSTATES 64 & 66
Two-Day Safety Campaign Cut Short Due To Inclement Weather |
| 12/3/09 |
STATE POLICE MOURN LOSS OF RETIRED SUPERINTENDENT AND FORMER SECRETARY OF PUBLIC SAFETY |
| 12/3/09 |
VIRGINIA STATE POLICE RESUMES ANOTHER ROUND OF OPERATION AIR, LAND AND SPEED
Interstates 64 & 66 Focus of Specialized Enforcement Patrols |
| 11/30/09 |
THIRTEEN PEOPLE KILLED ON VIRGINIA HIGHWAYS DURING THE 2009 THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY |
| 11/20/09 |
ONE KILLED, ONE INJURED IN TOUR BUS CRASH IN DINWIDDIE COUNTY |
| 11/20/09 |
FOOD, FAMILY, FOOTBALL & SEAT BELTS: A 2009 THANKSGIVING TRADITION
Click It or Ticket Enforcement – Nov. 18-22, 2009 |
| 11/13/09 |
VIRGINIA STATE POLICE CONFIRM A FOURTH WEATHER-RELATED TRAFFIC FATALITY |
| 11/13/09 |
STATE AND LOCAL POLICE STILL SEEK PUBLIC’S AID IN LOCATING MORGAN HARRINGTON |
| 11/12/09 |
VIRGINIA STATE POLICE INVESTIGATE THREE WEATHER-RELATED FATAL CRASHES ACROSS THE STATE |
| 10/30/09 |
KEEP YOUR HALLOWEEN FROM TURNING INTO A FRIGHTFUL NIGHT DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE |
| 10/28/09 |
TIMELINE RELEASED IN MISSING VIRGINIA TECH STUDENT SEARCH AND INVESTIGATION |
| 10/26/09 |
CHILDS FAMILY ISSUES STATEMENT TO GENERATE NEW LEADS IN DAUGHTER’S DEATH
Reward Monies Increase for Tips in VT Students’ Murders |
| 10/26/09 |
$100,000 REWARD OFFERED IN MISSING STUDENT INVESTIGATION Search Continues for Morgan Harrington |
| 10/22/09 |
SEARCH CONTINUES FOR MISSING VIRGINIA TECH STUDENT
New State Police Tip Line Number for Public to Call: (434) 352-3467 |
| 10/19/09 |
STATE AND UNIVERSITY POLICE FOLLOWING LEADS IN VIRGINIA TECH STUDENT’S DISAPPEARANCE
Police Still Seeking Public’s Help in Locating Missing Person |
| 10/19/09 |
SAVING TEEN DRIVERS’ LIVES BEGINS AT HOME VSP
Urges Families to Heed “National Teen Driver Safety Week” Message |
| 10/16/09 |
STATE POLICE CANINE AND RETIRED HANDLER HONORED AT K9 MEMORIAL DEDICATION |
| 10/2/09 |
MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL TASK FORCE ANNOUNCES REWARD FUND SURPASSES $50,000 DOLLARS IN CHILDS-METZLER INVESTIGATION |
| 10/1/09 |
NATIONAL MAGAZINE HONORS TROOPER FOR HIS HEROIC ACTIONS IN 2009
Trooper Awarded Honorable Mention by PARADE/ IACP Police Officer of Year Program |
| 9/15/09 |
STATE AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT GRADUATE FROM NATIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMAND COLLEGE |
| 9/9/09 |
THIRTEEN PEOPLE KILLED ON VIRGINIA ROADS DURING THE LABOR DAY HOLIDAY |
| 9/2/09 |
VIRGINIA STATE POLICE REMIND MOTORISTS TO SLOW DOWN, BE CAUTIOUS AND DRIVE SOBER THIS LABOR DAY WEEKEND |
| 8/27/09 |
COLONEL W. STEVEN FLAHERTY STATEMENT FOLLOWING THE DEATH OF HEIDI CHILDS AND DAVID METZLER |
| 8/26/09 |
GOVERNOR KAINE ANNOUNCES 2008 PUBLIC SAFETY MEDAL OF VALOR AWARDS
~Two state troopers cited for actions above and beyond the call of duty to save a life ~ |
| 7/13/09 |
OPERATION AIR, LAND & SPEED NETS THIRD HIGHEST TOTAL VIOLATIONS ON INTERSTATES 81 AND 95 4,155
Speed Violations – 35 Drug/Felony Arrests – 12 DUI Arrests |
| 7/9/09 |
ONCE AGAIN VIRGINIA STATE POLICE TARGET INTERSTATES 95 & 81 FOR OPERATION AIR, LAND & SPEED ENFORCEMENT
July 10-11 Troopers to Saturate Two North-South Interstate Corridors |
| 7/6/09 |
15,800 TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS CITED BY VIRGINIA STATE POLICE DURING INDEPENDENCE DAY WEEKEND
10 Reported Deaths Resulting from Holiday Traffic Crashes |
| 6/29/09 |
VIRGINIA STATE POLICE ENCOURAGE MOTORISTS TO PUT SAFETY FIRST THIS JULY 4TH
Virginia Experiencing 16% Decrease in Traffic Fatalities for the Year |
| 6/23/09 |
THIRD OPERATION AIR, LAND & SPEED ENFORCEMENT FOR 2009 RESULTS IN MORE THAN TWO THOUSAND VIOLATIONS |
| 6/19/09 |
JUNIOR LAW CADETS EXPERIENCE LIFE OF A VIRGINIA STATE POLICE TRAINEE DURING WEEKLONG CURRICULUM
Dozens of Virginia High School Students Graduate Friday from State Police Academy |
| 6/19/09 |
OPERATION AIR, LAND & SPEED RETURNS TO VIRGINIA INTERSTATES
State Police Targets Interstates 295, 85, 77, and Pocahontas 895 |
| 6/09/09 |
VIRGINIA UNLEASHES NEW YOUTUBE INSURANCE FRAUD VIDEO |
| 6/05/09 |
VIRGINIA STATE POLICE IDENTIFY GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF INVESTIGATOR KILLED IN COLLISION |
| 5/29/09 |
No Belts Mean More Tickets—Virginia Tells Truckers Be Ready Be Buckled
Safety Belt Use is Goal to Reduce Injuries and Fatalities |
| 5/29/09 |
VIRGINIA STATE POLICE LIEUTENANT RECOGNIZED FOR SERVICE IN FIGHT AGAINST INSURANCE FRAUD |
| 5/26/09 |
VIRGINIA TRAFFIC FATALITIES DRAMATICALLY DECLINE OVER MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND |
| 5/22/09 |
VIRGINIA STATE POLICE “C.A.R.E.” FOR COMMONWEALTH’S HIGHWAYS THIS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
Stepped Up Patrols Statewide and Click It or Ticket Enforcement Over the Holiday |
| 5/20/09 |
VIRGINIA STATE POLICE PERSONNEL ACHIEVE HIGHEST DEPARTMENT HONORS FROM SUPERINTENDENT |
| 5/19/09 |
OPERATION AIR, LAND & SPEED YIELDS 6,853 VIOLATIONS AND ARRESTS ON INTERSTATES 81 AND 95
347 Drivers and Passengers Cited for Safety Belt Violations; Zero Traffic Fatalities |
| 5/18/09 |
VIRGINIA STATE POLICE MEMORIAL SERVICE TO HONOR FALLEN TROOPERS
Secretary of Public Safety to Deliver Keynote Address |
| 5/15/09 |
MOTORISTS WILL SEE INCREASED PATROLS ALONG INTERSTATES 95 & 81 FOR THE NEXT PHASE OF OPERATION AIR, LAND & SPEED
Safety Enforcement Blitz Coincides With Kick-off for “Click It or Ticket” Campaign |
| 5/14/09 |
VIRGINIA’S ANNUAL CRIME ANALYSIS REPORT NOW AVAILABLE ON VIRGINIA STATE POLICE WEB SITE |
| 5/11/09 |
VIRGINIA LAW ENFORCEMENT REUNITES WITH MISSISSIPPI POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR FIRST TIME AFTER HURRICANE KATRINA Commonwealth’s State & Local Police Honored for Work Following Deadly Storm |
| 5/05/09 |
INTERSTATE 77 SHOOTING SUSPECT IN CUSTODY -- Second Suspect Still At-Large |
| 5/04/09 |
Governor Kaine Proclaims May 10–16 as “Insurance Fraud Awareness Week” in Virginia |
| 5/04/09 |
TWO NORTH CAROLINA MEN FACE CHARGES IN INTERSTATE 77 SHOOTINGS Virginia State Police Now Searching for the Suspects |
| 5/01/09 |
VIRGINIA STATE POLICE COMMANDER ACHIEVES NATIONAL AWARD FOR WORK IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES |
| 4/30/09 |
HOV EXEMPTION FOR HYBRID VEHICLES EXTENDED TO JUNE 30, 2010 |
| 4/27/09 |
TEXTING WHILE DRIVING INCREASES YOUR CRASH RISK SIX FOLD
Governor Kaine Declares April 29th Distracted Driving Awareness Day |
| 4/24/09 |
VIRGINIA CELEBRATES 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT
National Crime Victims’ Rights Week to Honor Landmark Legislation  |
| 3/26/09 |
VIRGINIA TRUCKING COMPANIES & VIRGINIA STATE POLICE WORK TOGETHER TO SUPPORT “MOVE OVER” LAW
Virginia Businesses Display “Move Over” Decals on Back of Trailers Traveling Interstates |
| 3/19/09 |
VIRGINIANS WARNED OF HOAX TEXT MESSAGE CONCERNING THREATENING WAL-MART GANG INITIATIONS |
| 3/16/09 |
FIRST OPERATION AIR, LAND & SPEED ENFORCEMENT IN 2009 NETS MORE THAN 2,000 VIOLATIONS ON INTERSTATES 64, 264, 464 & 664
Two Day Safety Campaign Shortened Due To Inclement Weather |
| 3/16/09 |
VIRGINIA STATE POLICE REMIND VIRGINIANS TO CELEBRATE & DRIVE RESPONSIBLY THIS ST. PATRICK’S DAY |
| 3/14/09 |
VIRGINIA STATE POLICE TROOPER ACHIEVES NATIONAL “2008 TROOPER OF THE YEAR” AWARD |
| 3/13/09 |
VIRGINIA STATE POLICE ARREST NFL PLAYER FOR DUI |
| 3/11/09 |
INTERSTATE 64 AND HAMPTON ROADS FOCUS OF UPCOMING OPERATION AIR, LAND AND SPEED ENFORCEMENT
Phase Also Includes: Interstates 264, 464, & 664 |
| 3/9/09 |
OLDEST VIRGINIA STATE POLICE EMPLOYEE RETIRES
86-Year-Old WWII Army Veteran Faces Well-Deserved Break |
| 2/23/09 |
Practicing for Tornadoes Saves Lives
Participate in Virginia’s Statewide Tornado Drill March 17 |
| 2/20/09 |
STATE POLICE CAUTION VIRGINIANS TO AVOID DECEPTION GAMES
New Economic Stimulus Plan Means Con Artists Could Target You |
| 2/13/09 |
VIRGINIA STATE POLICE WARN OF A.M.B.E.R. ALERT HOAX |
| 1/28/09 |
Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk - Make the right play to save your life and others. |
| 1/26/09 |
VIRGINIA STATE POLICE STATEMENT REGARDING ARREST OF CAPTAIN E. L. HOPE, JR. |
| 1/16/09 |
INAUGURAL ATTENDEES REMINDED TO KEEP SAFEGUARDS IN MIND IF DRIVING OR WALKING TO THE INAUGURATION
Crime Prevention Tips for Virginians and Visitors |
| 1/16/09 |
Virginia National Guard to support 56th Presidential Inauguration |
| 1/15/09 |
MEDIA GUIDELINES FOR INAUGURATION COVERAGE |
| 1/15/09 |
VIRGINIA TRAFFIC UPDATES FOR INAUGURATION EVENT
VRE Sells Out; Authorized Vehicles Defined |
| 1/14/09 |
PATIENCE & PREPARATION ARE THE KEYS TO STRESS-FREE DRIVING ON INAUGURATION DAY
State Police Will Be Watching For Aggressive and Impaired Drivers |
| 1/12/09 |
VIRGINIA STATE POLICE OBSERVE AMBER ALERT AWARENESS DAY
Kicks Off National Poster Contest for 5th Grade Students Statewide |
| 1/12/09 |
Virginians and Visitors Have Multiple Transit Options for Inauguration Day
Virginia Provides Free Bus Service to Metrorail on Jan. 20, 2009 |
| 1/10/09 |
PEDESTRIAN & BIKE INFORMATION FOR INAUGURATION DAY
Walkers and Bicyclists Also Encouraged to Plan Ahead |
| 1/09/09 |
STATE POLICE WARN MOTORISTS STATEWIDE OF INAUGURAL TRAFFIC CONGESTION
Virginians Advised to Plan Ahead for Traffic Delays |
| 1/07/09 |
VIRGINIA PREPARES FOR INAUGURATION TRAFFIC
Motorists urged to plan ahead, expect major delays |
| 1/05/09 |
VIRGINIA ENDS 2008 WITH POTENTIAL FOR RECORD LOW TRAFFIC FATALITIES
Four Deaths over New Year’s Holiday |
