Virginia State Police

1 Virginia State Police Facts And Figures Report 2012 Facts & Figures | 2 Table of Contents Letter from the Colonel .. page 5 Mission Statement .. page 4 VSP Organizational Chart .. page 6 Office of the Superintendent .. page 7 Executive Protective Unit Office of Performance Management & Internal Controls Professional Standards Unit Public Relations Office Bureau of Administrative & Support Services .. page 10 Communications Division Criminal Justice Information Services Division Property & Finance Division Information Technology Division Personnel Division Training Division Bureau of Criminal Investigation .. page 32 General Investigation Section Help Eliminate Auto Theft/-Insurance Fraud Program Drug Enforcement Section Criminal Intelligence Division High-Tech Crimes Division Counter-Terrorism & Criminal Interdiction Unit (CCI) Bureau of Field Operations.

2 Page 43 Traffic Enforcement Initiatives Safety Division Motor Carrier Safety Aviation Unit Motorist Assistance Program Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Crime Prevention Program Specialty Teams K9 Program Tactical Team Program Scuba Program Summary of Activities .. page 53 Facts & Figures | 3 Virginia State Police dedicates this report with gratitude and respect to the memory of Trooper Andrew D. Fox 1984-2012 Forever missed Badge 727 .. never to be forgotten Trooper Andrew D. Fox Trooper Andrew D. Fox became the 58th Virginia State Trooper killed in the line-of- duty while serving the Commonwealth. On the evening of October 5, 2012, Trooper Fox was working a special assignment in Hanover County. At approximately 9:53 , Fox and other troopers were directing traffic through the intersection of Route 30 and Theme Park Way when an SUV traveling through the intersection struck Trooper Fox.

3 He was transported to VCU Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries. Facts & Figures | 4 OUR MISSION The Virginia State Police , independent yet supportive of other law enforcement and criminal justice agencies, will provide high quality, statewide law enforcement services to the people of Virginia and our visitors. Valor SerVice Pride Facts & Figures | 5 From the Colonel s It is with tremendous pride that I dedicate this annual report in celebration of our Department s 80th anniversary year in 2012. The success that has prevailed within the Virginia State Police is a direct representation of the outstanding men and women who have served during the past 80 years. Our civilian and sworn employees provide superior service and protection to those living, working, and traveling through our great Commonwealth.

4 Since the Department s inception with the first Division of Motor Vehicle inspectors in the 1920s, our members have responded to and sustained support during large scale events and devastating disasters, both natural and manmade. We continued that same level of response when Hurricane Sandy floodwaters threatened the Eastern Shore. In all, our troopers responded statewide to 5,098 storm-related calls for service. While we continue to face the challenge of budget impacts forcing us to do more with less, I am happy to say we graduated two of our largest Academy classes in this historic anniversary year. A total of 189 men and women received diplomas with a historic number of females graduating within one class. But our extraordinary year didn t end there. While you can read on a bout our list of accomplishments, below are just a few of the firsts in this milestone year: Our Firearms Transaction Center managed a record-setting 432,387 background checks in 2012.

5 VSP s new, State -of -the art Driver Training Complex becomes the only one of its kind in Virginia based on its size and urban and rural road features allowing for enhanced driver skill training. VSP Tact & Tactical Field Force Teams become the first public safety response units in the State to be staffed with specially-trained, certified medics as part of the Tactical Emergency Medic Services (TEMS). As we look to our next milestone, we thank the citizens of this great Commonwealth for their support and assistance. We will continue to strive to do our best every day, just as we always have done for the last 80 years, to ensure Virginia is a safer place to live, work and raise a family. It is what makes us Virginia s Finest. Sincerely, W. Steven Flaherty Superintendent Colonel W. Steven Flaherty Facts & Figures | 6 Facts & Figures | 7 Superintendent s Office Four departments fall under the Superintendent s Office: Executive Protective Unit (EPU) Office of Performance Management and Internal Controls (OPMIC) Professional Standards Unit (PSU) Public Relations Office (PRO) Executive Protective Unit The Executive Protective Unit s (EPU) primary duty is to provide protection for the Governor and his family and is comprised of sworn members of the agency.

6 The Unit provides 24-hour security and travels with the Governor and his family at all times. EPU coordinates the Governor s schedule, secures routes for upcoming appearances and events, and works with local, federal and other State law enforcement agencies when traveling to ensure the security and effectiveness of the Governor s detail. Office of Performance Management and Internal Controls Established in March 2007, the Office of Performance Management and Internal Controls (OPMIC) was created to track and monitor progress on the objectives established in the Virginia Performs performance management system and to ensure compliance with standards developed by central government oversight agencies. OPMIC is also tasked with managing the Agency Risk Management and Internal Control Standards (ARMICS) initiative for the Department.

7 OPMIC is comprised of the Internal Audit Section and the Planning and Research Section. Internal Audit Section Internal Audit performs audits and reviews of Virginia State Police operations for the purpose of monitoring the agency s performance in maximizing the efficiency and effectiveness of Department operations and strengthening internal controls. Internal auditors follow professional auditing standards and carry out the scope of their work in an independent and objective manner. Results of all internal audits are reported to management and the Superintendent, along with relevant recommendations for improvement. Some of the common types of internal audits include: Review of the reliability of financial data and related financial reporting of operations Review of compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and procedures Audits of various operational areas or programs within the Department Reviews of the safeguarding of assets and the prevention/detection of losses, errors, or irregularities Audits of information technology systems and related security of data Facts & Figures | 8 Review or testing of the Department s compliance with the Agency Risk Management and Internal Controls Standards (ARMICS) Planning and Research Section The Planning and Research Section provides planning and policy support to all divisions and units of the Department and is responsible for.

8 Conducting evaluations of new equipment, procedures, and technologies Updating staffing formulas Coordinating the Department s accreditation and grants management programs Conducting evaluations of existing programs and policies Maintaining the State Police Manual Developing and monitoring the Department s performance and productivity measures Providing support in the development of grant applications and budgetary submissions Conducting legislative studies mandated by the General Assembly Developing and monitoring the Department s Strategic Plan and Service Area Plans Developing and maintaining the Department s Continuity of Operations Plan Preparing the annual Use of Force Report Conducting the annual Citizen Survey During 2012, the Planning and Research Section administered 41 grants that provided approximately $11 million in funding for agency projects.

9 Accreditation In August 2010, Virginia State Police underwent and achieved reaccreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). The Department was fully compliant with the accreditation standards and received many favorable reviews from the public input component of the evaluation. Virginia State Police has been a longstanding supporter and advocate of CALEA, as the Department, in 1986, became the second State law-enforcement agency in the nation to receive official accreditation by CALEA. Maintaining accredited status is an on-going project for all accredited law enforcement agencies and requires constant monitoring and periodic updating of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with internationally accepted law enforcement standards. In December 2005, the Department was one of eleven agencies awarded a Certificate of Meritorious Accreditation for successfully maintaining accredited status for over 15 years.

10 Facts & Figures | 9 The purpose of the accreditation process is to improve the delivery of law enforcement services by demonstrating that an agency s operations are in compliance with generally accepted standards. Accreditation requires a comprehensive review of every aspect of the Department s organization, operations, and administration. Professional Standards Unit The Professional Standards Unit is responsible for internal affairs and staff inspection functions within the Department of State Police . The Internal Affairs Section conducts and coordinates the investigations of allegations of misconduct on the part of Department employees. During 2012, 435 internal investigations were processed. The unit also investigates complaint referrals pertaining to Department employees from the State Employee Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Hotline.