Virginia State Police Urging Motorists to Keep an Eye on Safety as Fatal Crashes Continue to Rise in the Commonwealth

RICHMOND – With most Virginians refraining from traditional vacations this year, 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.

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Virginia State Police Urging Travel Safety During Tropical Storm

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

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Virginia State Police Seek Public Input for Reaccreditation Assessment

RICHMOND – The public will have an opportunity to offer comments regarding the Virginia State Police when a national accreditation team assesses the Department in August.

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2020 Independence Day Holiday Traffic Crashes Claim Nine Lives

RICHMOND – Unfortunately, thousands of drunk, speeding and reckless drivers kept Virginia State Police busy and put countless lives at risk during the 2020 July 4th holiday weekend across the Commonwealth.

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Virginia State Police Urges Motorists to Celebrate Smart, Safe & Sober During July 4 Holiday Weekend

RICHMOND – With Virginia having moved into Phase Three of Governor Northam’s COVID‐19 guidelines, the Virginia State Police is encouraging everyone to plan ahead for their celebratory travel plans this coming holiday weekend.

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Virginia’s Annual Crime Analysis Report for 2019 Now Available on Virginia State Police Website

RICHMOND – Virginia’s official and only comprehensive report on local and statewide crime figures for 2019 is now available online at the Virginia State Police website.

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Virginians Reminded to be Safer‐at‐Home & Safer‐on‐the‐Road this Memorial Day Weekend

RICHMOND – Traditionally the Memorial Day weekend signals the start of the summer travel season and significant increases in traffic on most interstate corridors across Virginia. Although highway traffic volumes are not expected to be as considerable this holiday weekend as in past years.

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Virginia State Police Enforcement Practices Governor’s Executive Orders and Directives

RICHMOND – The Virginia State Police encourages all Virginians to adhere to Virginia Governor Northam’s directives and do their part by staying home in order to best mitigate the exposure and spread of COVID‐ 19 within the Commonwealth.

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37 Graduate the Virginia State Police Academy

RICHMOND – The 37 members of the 131st Basic Session officially graduated Tuesday, March 17, 2020, in advance of their originally scheduled graduation date of Friday, March 20, 2020.

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Super Bowl Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk in Virginia

RICHMOND – Whether a 49ers or Chiefs fan, a guaranteed game‐day loser is anyone who chooses to drive drunk on Super Bowl Sunday (Feb. 2). The Virginia State Police is reminding all Virginians that if your game plan includes drinking as part of the Super Bowl festivities, then add a designated driver to your lineup.

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