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Jun 3, 2021, VSP News Release
RICHMOND – The 2021 Memorial Day weekend not only saw an increase in overall traffic volumes on Virginia’s highways, but also an increase in traffic deaths. Preliminary reports indicate 14 people lost their lives during the four-day, holiday statistical counting period. During the same statistical counting period in 2020, traffic crashes on Virginia highways resulted in eight deaths.
Of the 14 individuals killed this year on Virginia highways, two were riding on motorcycles and eight were not wearing a seat belt. The statistical counting period began at 12:01 a.m. Friday (May 28) and ended at midnight Monday (May 31).
The fatal crashes occurred in the cities of Richmond and Virginia Beach, and the counties of Botetourt, Bedford, Northampton, Cumberland, Chesterfield, Prince George, Tazewell, Amherst, Fairfax and Albemarle. The two fatal motorcycle crashes occurred in the city of Virginia Beach and Tazewell County.
WITH MORE VIRGINIANS RETURNING TO THE ROAD FOR MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND, MOTORISTS URGED TO KEEP SAFETY TOP OF MIND
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Virginia State Police adds social media platform to Virginia alert resources
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Since the Virginia General Assembly established Virginia’s first missing person alert program in 2003 with the Virginia A.M.B.E.R. (for America’s Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response) Alert, the Virginia State Police has taken advantage of the ever-evolving landscape of communications technology to reach broader audiences as quickly and effectively as possible.
VIRGINIA STATE POLICE ADDS SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM TO VIRGINIA ALERT RESOURCES
RICHMOND – Since the Virginia General Assembly established Virginia’s first missing person alert program in 2003 with the Virginia A.M.B.E.R. (for America’s Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response) Alert, the Virginia State Police has taken advantage of the ever-evolving landscape of communications technology to reach broader audiences as quickly and effectively as possible. This year the Virginia State Police added @VSPalerts on Twitter to its existing notification platforms.
“Just as the types of alerts have expanded over the years, so too have our means of notifying the public,” said Colonel Gary T. Settle, Virginia State Police Superintendent. “Every second counts when it comes to safely locating an abducted child or endangered adult or a missing child diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Thus, it is imperative that an alert’s key details be disseminated across as many diverse communica
âIt was productiveâ: Virginia NAACP discusses public safety concerns with Gov. Northam and other state leaders
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RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - The Virginia NAACP met virtually Monday with the stateâs top officials to discuss public safety across the Commonwealth following a recent deputy-involved shooting in Spotsylvania County.
The private online discussion took place between Virginia NAACP President Robert Barnette, Jr., Virginiaâs Secretary of Public Safety Brian Moran, Virginia State Police Superintendent Col. Gary Settle, Virginiaâs Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer Dr. Janice Underwood, and Governor Ralph Northam.
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