
Virginia State Police: Be safe, sober on roads this holiday season
Everyone wants to say goodbye to 2020, but racing to get there may increase your chances of not reaching the finish line.

Everyone wants to say goodbye to 2020, but racing to get there may increase your chances of not reaching the finish line.

The Virginia State Police has been awarded national accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA®).

Thanksgiving is going to look different than in previous years, with social distancing and outdoor meals. But the rules of the road have not changed – slow down, wear a seatbelt and don’t drive distracted.

The 55 members of the Virginia State Police 133rd Basic Session were presented their diplomas last week.

Richard K. Boyd has joined the executive team of the Virginia State Police as a major and deputy director of the Bureau of Criminal Investigation.

Virginia State Police Captain Keenon C. Hook joined the department’s executive staff as a deputy director of the Bureau of Administrative and Support Services (BASS) on Sept. 10.

The Virginia State Police has launched a new website designed to aid the public with submitting and tracking Freedom of Information Act requests related to the department.

Virginia State Police reported 17 traffic deaths for the 2020 Labor Day weekend, and at least five of those that lost their lives weren’t wearing a seatbelt.

Virginia State Police is urging those who are using the Labor Day weekend as a last chance for a getaway to do so safely and responsibly.

As the Virginia State Police prepares for Tropical Storm Isaias, Virginians are encouraged to get ready and plan ahead, too.
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