Our Organization

The Virginia State Police provides high quality, statewide law enforcement services to the residents of the Commonwealth of Virginia and its visitors. Its services range from criminal background checks for employers to vehicle safety inspections, as well as traditional law enforcement roles including executive protection, counter-terrorism, tactical team operations, and the investigation of violent crimes and fire and explosives incidents.

Superintendent’s Office

Colonel Jeffrey S. Katz was appointed Superintendent of the Virginia State Police by Governor Abigail Spanberger in January 2026 and began serving in that role at the start of the Governor’s term.

Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI)

The Virginia State Police provides a thorough and comprehensive investigation of all criminal matters as mandated by statute and established Department policy through the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI). The Bureau is mandated to investigate any matter referred by the Governor. The Attorney General, commonwealth’s attorneys, chiefs of police, sheriffs, and grand juries may also request that the Department investigate matters that constitute Class 1, 2, or 3 felonies. The Bureau also conducts investigations of elected officials when directed by the Governor, Attorney General or grand juries.

Bureau of Critical Support (BCS)

The Bureau of Critical Support (BCS) is home to three divisions, one program, and the agency’s Emergency Management Liaison/COOP Coordinator, all of whom support operations throughout Virginia. The Aviation Division manages the Med-Flight program, conducts search and rescue missions, and provides aviation support for law enforcement. The Special Operations Division (SOD) works to preserve life and property through tactical response, operational medical support, land and underwater search and recovery operations. The Executive Protection Division (EPD) provides security and transportation for the Governor and immediate family members. The Photo Speed Monitoring Program, established in coordination with VDOT, aims to improve highway safety by reducing speed and crashes in highway work zones. The Emergency Management Liaison/COOP Coordinator collaborates with VDEM and oversees the agency’s Continuity of Operations Plan.

Bureau of Field Operations (BFO)

The Bureau of Field Operations has as its primary responsibility the patrolling of over 74,000 miles of state roadways and interstate highways throughout Virginia. Personnel provide both traffic enforcement and criminal law enforcement. The Commonwealth’s geography and size dictate the need to decentralize uniformed police services into seven field divisions. These divisions are further subdivided into 49 State Police areas that consist of one or more cities and/or counties. Manpower is allocated based upon workload demands at the city and county level.

Center for Innovation & Partner Engagement (CIPE)

The Center for Innovation and Partner Engagement will help build a safer Virginia by forging partnerships, delivering innovative training, promoting officer/professional staff wellness and leadership development, and providing strategic support to Virginia’s law enforcement community. The Center is made up of four pillars: Holistic Wellness Services, the Law Enforcement Training Unit, the Leadership Development and Excellence Program, and Community Outreach Programs and Services.

Enterprise Technology Center (ETC)

The Enterprise Technology Center (ETC) provides the computer infrastructure in support of Virginia State Police’s public safety mission and services to the public. The ETC is responsible for many mission critical systems and applications which support local, state, and federal law enforcement efforts. The ETC is also home to the Enterprise Data Services team, which manages the centralization, cleaning, and storage of data from across VSP to support business intelligence and reporting.

Finance & General Services Center (FGSC)

The Finance & General Services Center oversees the management and maintenance of more than a hundred buildings and properties across the Commonwealth, as well as Department accounting, budget, warehousing, procurement, supply distribution, and printing services.

Intelligence Operations Directorate (IOD)

The Intelligence Operations Directorate (IOD) leverages the department’s tactical and strategic intelligence collection and analysis capabilities in furtherance of mitigating “all threats, all hazards”. The IOD, comprised of both professional staff and sworn personnel, leverages the Virginia Fusion Center function of the IOD wherein territorial, tribal, local, and state law enforcement, other public safety and homeland security-related information is received, assessed and analyzed, and disseminated to partner agencies in furtherance of detecting and mitigating threats. The following are some of the services which the IOD provides to the department and its many government and private sector partners across the Commonwealth.

Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR)

The Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) tracks, monitors, secures, and guides the Department’s progress toward achieving and sustaining strategic objectives.  Its diverse team of professionals provides a number of essential services through their extensive technical and professional expertise.

Public Relations Center (PRC)

The Public Relations Center serves as the primary contact for local, state, and national media through its response to incidents and dissemination of news releases about Department programs and activities. The office also maintains daily contact with the public through outreach and education.

Public Safety Programs Center (PSPC)

Public Safety Programs Center oversees operations involving: International Justice and Public Safety Network (NLETS),
National Crime Information Center (NCIC), Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN). These systems provide criminal justice agencies throughout Virginia with rapid access to local, state and national files related to: wanted or missing persons,
stolen property including motor vehicles, escapees, hazardous material spills, severe weather conditions, and airplane crashes.

Workforce Readiness Center (WRC)

The Workforce Readiness Center supports VSP’s relentless efforts to attract, develop, and retain top-tier talent to sustain operations. The Human Resources Division provides all employees with a comprehensive, centralized human resources program that ensures best practices. The Training Division offers meaningful development opportunities for employees during every stage of their career, and its Recruitment Unit is dedicated to attracting tomorrow’s troopers.

Office Locations

Find addresses and contact information for VSP Division offices across the Commonwealth on the Office Locations page.