The Virginia State Police provides law enforcement for all people of Virginia and its visitors and supports local and national law enforcement agencies.

Virginia State Police has 7 divisions and 48 area offices in the Commonwealth. Regional division headquarters help bring VSP services closer to those in need. Locations organized by name of city or county in the listing below. , Richmond, Virginia

FOR EMERGENCIES, call 9-1-1 or your local law enforcement agency or Virginia State Police office. Email is periodically monitored Monday through Friday, during regular business hours.

In order to submit this form, an account must be established with Virginia State Police. Contact VSP at (804) 674-4683 or (804) 674-4685 for information regarding the process.

Virginia Resident Concealed Handgun Permits are issued by the circuit court of the county or city in which the applicant resides. Please contact the applicable court for specific instruction on the application process. Nonresident concealed carry information can be found here >>

The Virginia State Police will be at the forefront of ensuring a safe and secure Commonwealth by developing exceptional relationships. These include: Our Public — who see legitimacy and credibility in a trusted law enforcement service.

The Virginia State Police promotes the safety and security of citizens and their property and continually seek and implement ways to deliver the most cost-effective and efficient law enforcement service possible.

The Virginia Department of State Police (VSP) is composed of more than 3,000 employees across the state. Each member of the Department contributes to our mission of ensuring the safety and security of the Commonwealth.

The Criminal Record Checks section has two methods of obtaining a Virginia criminal history record report. To complete a Virginia criminal record background check, a SP-167 form must be completed. The processing time to complete a Criminal Record background check is approximately 15 business days after mail-in.

The Virginia State Police provides high quality, statewide law enforcement services to the residents of the Commonwealth of Virginia and its visitors.