MISSION: The Virginia State Police, independent yet supportive of other law enforcement and criminal justice agencies, will provide high quality, statewide law enforcement services to the people of Virginia and our visitors. VISION: The Virginia State Police will provide exemplary service to the public and other law enforcement and criminal justice agencies with a highly qualified, diverse workforce that balances service, education, and enforcement to achieve optimal customer satisfaction. VALUES: Valor - Courage in the performance of one’s duty. •Service - A commitment to provide the highest level of law enforcement service to the citizens of the Commonwealth. •Pride - Satisfaction taken in the achievements of the department, the community, and oneself.
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New month, new uniforms! A perfect fit is crucial: the uniform and hat should all fit impeccably. Today, the 142nd Trooper-Trainees began week 10 of their VSP Academy journey with uniform fittings, signaling the start of all things new. Ready to see if 'The Hat' fits? Visit www.vatrooper.com and take the next step by contacting a recruiter! #ValorServicePride #VaStatePolice #VaTrooper
On August 27, 2024, the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police & Foundation (VACP) presented thirty-six Virginia law enforcement officers from twelve agencies with the Association's highest honor, the Award for Valor. The awards were presented during the VACP Awards Banquet at the 99th Annual VACP Conference in Roanoke, Virginia. The Honorable Glenn A. Youngkin, 74th Governor of Virginia, was the guest speaker and assisted with the presentations. The Award for Valor recognizes a law enforcement officer who, in the line of duty, performs an act of extraordinary heroism while engaged with an adversary at imminent personal risk. Virginia State Police Colonel Gary T. Settle and the following Troopers received 2024 Awards for Valor: Trooper Jordan S. Corvin Trooper Drew A. Bragg Trooper Jarrad J. Byrd Trooper II Barret L. Brown Trooper Corey M. Hall Trooper II Logan A. Hinnant Trooper Sean M. Laychak Trooper Joshua T. Pappas Trooper Matthew S. Spinosa
#VASTATEPOLICE Is Hoping to See Traffic Fatalities Fall as The Summer Season Comes to a Close! To read more click link the below ⬇️ https://rb.gy/35j7yo
This morning, Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, the Commonwealth graduated its 141st generation of Virginia State Troopers. During the commencement the 21 new troopers were presented their diplomas and received words of encouragement by the Honorable Winsome Earle-Sears Lieutenant Governor of Virginia and Colonel Gary T. Settle, Superintendent of the Virginia State Police. “It is always a great day when we add quality, upstanding men and women to our ranks,” said Col. Settle. “Our recruiting staff is committed to ensure the citizens of Virginia have the strongest department possible, and troopers who have the highest levels of professionalism.” The new troopers have received more than 1,300 hours of classroom and field instruction in more than 100 different subjects, including de-escalation techniques, strategies to assist people in mental health crisis, ethics and leadership, fair and impartial policing, constitutional law, emergency medical trauma care, and public and community relations. The Trooper-Trainees of the 141st Basic Session began their 28 weeks of academic, physical and practical training at the Academy January 29th, 2024. The graduates of the 141st Basic Session are from multiple areas of the Commonwealth, as well as California, Connecticut, Indiana, Louisiana, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Tennessee, and West Virginia. Upon graduation, the new troopers will report to their individual duty assignments across Virginia. For their final phase of training, each trooper will spend an additional six weeks paired up with a Field Training Officer learning his or her new patrol area. #Valor #Service #Pride
The Virginia State Police Trooper-Trainees of the 141st Basic Session is eagerly awaiting their graduation tomorrow (8/23/24)! This morning, the future troopers took part in a ceremonial run from the Virginia War Memorial to the Virginia State Capitol. They were accompanied by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources academy graduates and were welcomed by #Virginia Public Safety & Homeland Secretary Terrance C. Cole and #VSP Colonel Gary Settle. The class also received their hat pins just in time for the Uniform Inspection, which occurred later this morning in front of the Academy.
Real friends make sure EVERYONE has a safe, sober ride home from the Labor Day party. Here are three ways to be a great host: 🚗 Schedule a rideshare. 🚕 Call a taxi. 🚙 Have a sober friend drive your guest's home Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. 🚨 🚔 #celebrateresponsibly
Join the #VirginiaStatePolice at "Wawa with The Law" to cover a few cruisers Wednesday, August 28 in support of the Special Olympics Virginia. 📍WAWA's at 7500 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond, VA ⏲️8AM - 10AM #specialolympicsva #vsp #coveracruiser #vastatepolice
The Trooper Trainees of the 141st Basic Session are nearing the completion of their academy training. Last week, they participated in Mega-Practical's at the #VSP Driver Training Complex in Blackstone, Virginia. During Mega-Practical's, they spent a week patrolling the facilities highways and it's simulated urban and suburban areas. Current VSP Troopers assumed various roles to expose the trainees to real-world scenarios in a controlled environment, allowing them to learn from both their mistakes and successes. After graduating on August 23rd, each Trooper Trainee will then spend an additional six weeks with a Field Training Officer to become acquainted with their new patrol area. #WhereTroopersAreMade #Valor #Service #Pride #virginiastatepolice
National Aviation Day was established in 1939 by Franklin D. Roosevelt, who issued a presidential proclamation that designated the anniversary of Orville Wright's birth as National Aviation Day. Today we celebrate and honor those who continue to soar to new heights and advance the flight industry. 🚁 #vsp #virginiastatetroopers #vsptroopers #vspaviation
A fast drive could be your last drive. That’s what Virginia state police are driving home this back-to-school season. https://lnkd.in/e-Ydv5kC