The Virginia State Police provides law enforcement for all people of Virginia and its visitors and supports local and national law enforcement agencies.

News

  • Motor Vehicle Inspection Program Addresses Inspection Sticker Questions
    The Virginia State Police Motor Vehicle Inspection Program has experienced a recent increase in requests for replacement state inspection stickers and is reminding the public of the proper procedures surrounding inspection sticker removal and replacement during windshield service.
  • Ten Dead in Eight Crashes Over the Labor Day Holiday
    Virginia State Police are reminding drivers and pedestrians of the rules of the road after 10 people died in eight crashes along Virginia roadways over the Labor Day holiday.  Three of those killed were pedestrians (one in Emporia, one in Fairfax along Interstate 395, and one in Alexandria along Interstate 395).
  • Four Virginia State Police Troopers Recognized by Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police
    Four Virginia State Police troopers were among 26 law enforcement officers receiving 2026 Awards for Valor from the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police. The awards ceremony took place Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, at the Hotel Roanoke in Roanoke, Va.