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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. — Friday morning, Virginia State Police welcomed 18 new troopers to their force during a graduation ceremony at the State Police Training Academy.
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Virginia State Police added 40 new troopers to their ranks Friday. Yet, it’s a drop in the bucket for a department facing critical staffing shortages. The 134th ...
A Virginia state trooper is recovering after an impaired driver hit her patrol vehicle while she was stopped with another motorist for allegedly driving under the influence.
The 127th generation of Virginia State Troopers was ... The new troopers have received more than 1,300 hours of classroom and field instruction in more than 100 different subjects ...
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. -- The Virginia State Police force will be a little bigger Monday after 80 new troopers graduated the 30-week training program. The new troopers received their diplomas ...
It's no different for the men and women in blue on Virginia's highways. According to the National Police Foundation, 86% of police departments across the country have staffing shortages.
ACCOMACK COUNTY, Va. (WAVY)– Virginia State Police are investigating a Saturday morning crash. The crash occurred on Route 13 northbound, south of Coal Kin Road at approximately 2:20 a.m ...
The Virginia State Police marked the 130th generation of Virginia State Troopers on Friday. The Latest; ... than 1,300 hours of classroom and field instruction in more than 100 different ...
Since July, 11 law enforcement officers have been added to the rolls and 62 trainees are scheduled to graduate in January. Additionally, Virginia State Police has a shortage of 119 civilian employees.