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• WEEKLY REPORT: Virginia State Police Ongoing Crime Suppression Operations, Recovering Firearms, Narcotics, and Investigating Human TraffickingApril 18, 2025
  From April 10 to April 16, 2025, the Virginia State Police, in partnership with supporting federal and local agencies, achieved significant criminal interdictions. Their ongoing efforts led to the recovery of firearms, the seizure of narcotics, the seizure of U.S. currency, and the investigation of multiple crimes throughout the Commonwealth.
• Virginia State Police Strengthens Agency Operations and Services with Executive Staff Restructure & PromotionsApril 15, 2025
  Newly-appointed Virginia State Police (VSP) Superintendent Colonel Matthew D. Hanley today announced significant executive leadership changes, effective April 25th, in support of his goal to move the department forward by strengthening VSP operations and enhancing the many services and programs the state police provide residents and visitors across the Commonwealth.
• Virginia State Police Recognized by the Virginia Public Safety Innovation CenterMarch 13, 2025
   On March 11, 2025, Virginia State Police was recognized by the Virginia Public Safety Innovation Center with an award presented at the DroneResponders National Public Safety UAS Conference, taking place at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, Va.  
• Operation Snow Eagle Achieves Significant Criminal InterdictionsMarch 6, 2025
  The Virginia State Police, in partnership with supporting federal, state, and local agencies, conducted Operation Snow Eagle, a concerted criminal enforcement effort across the Commonwealth of Virginia, from February 23 through March 1, 2025.
• Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Appointment of Interim Superintendent Matthew Hanley as Virginia State Police Superintendent February 26, 2025
  Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced the appointment of Lieutenant Colonel Matthew D. Hanley as the Superintendent of the Virginia State Police (VSP). After a nationwide search to find a replacement for former Superintendent Gary T. Settle, Colonel Hanley was selected to lead VSP based on his unmatched experience and expertise.

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