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

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  • Keep the Fireworks in the Sky This Fourth of July
    With the Fourth of July landing on a Friday this year, traffic is expected to be heavy around the Independence Day holiday weekend.   As a result, Virginia State Police is asking drivers to please be patient while traveling the roads, and to drive within the speed limits.  As of June 30, 2025, preliminary data shows there have been 337 fatalities on Virginia roadways.
  • Stay informed. If you know something, or see something, say something.
    The Virginia State Police encourages everyone to be more aware of criminal and terrorism trends in their communities. Through the Virginia Fusion Center SHIELD Program— a free resource — you’ll gain access to valuable, up-to-date information that helps keep you and others safe.
  • WEEKLY REPORT: Virginia State Police Ongoing Crime Suppression Operations, Recovering Firearms, Narcotics, and Investigating Human Trafficking
    From June 12 to June 18, 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, one homicide and the investigation of multiple crimes throughout the Commonwealth.  

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