Page 2 - Basic Session News Today

On Friday, Jan. 27, 2023, the Commonwealth graduated its 137th generation of Virginia State Troopers. The 31 new troopers were presented their diplomas during commencement exercises at 10 a.m. at the State Police Training Academy located at 7700 Midlothian Turnpike in North Chesterfield County. Governor Glenn Youngkin spoke at the graduation ceremony.

HISTORIC TRIANGLE — Catch up on news and notes in brief from in and around the Historic Triangle. JAMES CITY COUNTY — James City County Parks &

More than 30 members of the Virginia State Police 138th Basic Session received their diplomas during a ceremony on Friday.

More than 30 members of the Virginia State Police 138th Basic Session received their diplomas during a ceremony on Friday.

Six residents of Southwest Virginia are among the 58 new troopers who have officially graduated and joined the ranks of the Virginia State Police.

Residents of Fauquier County and the cities of Fredericksburg and Harrisonburg were among the 58 new Virginia State Police (VSP) Troopers who officially graduated on Friday.

Residents of Amherst, Campbell, Halifax and Prince Edward counties and the city of Staunton are among the 40 new Virginia State Police troopers.

Stanley police said 48-year-old officer Dominic Winum was fatally shot in the town Friday afternoon. News outlets report 29-year-old Dakota Richards shot Winum before the officer could get out of his patrol vehicle. Virginia State Police said Richards ran away but was later found hiding in a barn. Richards reportedly made a “threatening movement” and was shot and killed by officers. #VSP extends its prayers & condolences to the fellow officers & family of #Stanley, #Virginia Police Officer ...

A police officer was shot and killed by a driver during a traffic stop before he could get out his vehicle, authorities said.

Virginia State Police graduates 44 new troopers Virginia State Police uniform patch (Source: WHSV) By Hannah Eason | January 17, 2021 at 8:49 PM EST - Updated January 17 at 8:52 PM RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - More than 40 men and women will go on to become part of the Virginia State Police force after a virtual ceremony on Friday. Forty-four troopers graduated from VSP’s 132nd Basic Session, a training course which lasts 27 weeks. State police executive staff, academy staff and Secretary of...