‘We still miss him’: VSP honors those killed in line of duty over past century

Virginia State Police honors 67 fallen officers, including Trooper Chad Dermyer, at annual memorial service

Today the #VirginiaStatePolice Trooper-Trainees of the 140th Basic Session have reached the end of their academy journey . Today is the beginning of their trooper career with the Virginia State Police and we are beyond proud of each and every graduating Trooper. Welcome aboard new Trooper’s and job well done. (More photos to come!) #ValorServicePride #VSP | Virginia State Police

Last week, the Virginia State Police held the final round of trooper testing for the upcoming 145th Basic Session, set to begin on January 25, 2026. Nearly 400 Trooper Trainee candidates have stepped up to the challenge! Fun Fact: Each candidate must complete the physical training test in just 1 minute and 36 seconds, and they are only given two attempts within the physical training test to make it count. Best of luck to those who make the VSP 145th Basic Session! #VSP #TrooperTraining #VSP145th