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🚔 On Oct. 27, Virginia State Police partnered with the Metropolitan Police Department's Special Operations Division for Operation Highway Shield in Washington, D.C. The initiative focused on commercial motor coach inspections to help ensure safe passenger transportation.

TWO TROOPERS, A FLAT TIRE, AND A DOLLYWOOD DREAM A family headed for a little fun at Dollywood gets an unexpected detour on a lonely stretch of Virginia highway. But sometimes, the right people come along..

You’ll be haunted forever if you drink and drive this Halloween weekend. ☠️ Before the night gets spooky and the drinks start pouring, plan for a sober ride. 👻🚕 Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving. #DrivesmartVirginia

RT @VSPAlerts: ***ALERT CANCELLATION *** ***SUBJECT FOUND SAFE***

We’re expanding our recruitment efforts to make a career with the Virginia State Police more accessible to top-tier talent! Learn more via the 🔗 below ⬇️

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The Virginia State Police and Radford University have partnered to create a new pathway for qualified criminal justice seniors to begin Basic Trooper School training during their final academic semester. Read more:

RT @VaDOTNOVA: #Springfield: SB 495 just west of 95/395, two right lanes are blocked due to a crash. Expect delays. #VaTraffic

RT @VaDOTNOVA: #DaleCity - Final: All lanes are now open.

#DaleCity: Southbound 95 just north of Opitz Blvd, all lanes are blocked due to a crash. Traffic is getting by on the exit, expect delays. #VaTraffic

Virginia State Police Ongoing Crime Suppression Operations, Recovering Firearms, and Narcotics *This is a weekly report.

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🚗 Your future is worth protecting. Drive like it! During National Teen Driver Safety Week, VSP reminds teen drivers to: ✅ Buckle up 📱 Ditch distractions 🚦 Obey speed limits 👥 Limit passengers 🚫 Never drive impaired Safe habits today. Safer roads tomorrow! 💙

🚌🚸 Two safety campaigns. One goal: Saving lives! It's National School Bus Safety Week & Pedestrian Safety Month. VSP has investigated 98 pedestrian fatalities in 2026, compared to 102 at this time last year. Stop for school buses. Watch for pedestrians! * Data is preliminary

🚨 Ready for Operation DISS-RUPT? Virginia State Police will increase patrols along I-81 Oct. 21–22. Make 4 safer choices: ✅ Ditch distractions ✅ Never drive impaired ✅ Obey speed limits ✅ Buckle every seat Help Virginia DISS-RUPT dangerous driving! 💙

🚨 Operation DISS-RUPT hits I-81 Oct. 21–22! Virginia State Police will increase patrols to target dangerous driving. Help DISS-RUPT dangerous driving by: ✅ Ditch distractions ✅ Never drive impaired ✅ Obey speed limits ✅ Buckle every seat #DriveSafeVA 💙

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Virginia State Police Ongoing Crime Suppression Operations, Recovering Firearms, and Narcotics This is a weekly report.

🚨 Week 16 complete! The 146th Basic Session is officially past the halfway mark! Trainees continue sharpening their skills in firearms, water safety, criminal law and interview techniques. Keep pushing, 146th! Troopers lead the way! #VSP146 #VirginiaStatePolice #JoinVSP

🔐 October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! VSP reminds Virginians to beware of phishing scams, suspicious links and fraudulent donation requests following disasters. Verify information through trusted sources before clicking or sharing. #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth