Associate Member Benefits
Casualty and Assistance Planning Guide
You can obtain this guide at vspa.org If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the VSPA office.
Conference
VSPA holds an annual conference over a weekend at a hotel in the state where our members can enjoy a wide variety of social activities, as well as attend numerous informational seminars.
Emergency Relief Fund
VSPA administers this fund to assist those in emergency medical, legal or family crisis situations. This has proven a valuable service to those who would otherwise have nowhere else to turn.
Family Picnic
The VSPA has a family picnic each Fall so that members and their families can enjoy a wide variety of food, fun and fellowship. This event is Rain or Shine! Information usually comes out at the end of May.
Discount Pricing
Richmond based CMA’s Colonial Chevrolet, formerly Heritage Chevrolet, in conjunction with the Virginia State Police Association have joined together to provide “Preferred Pricing” to all VSPA members. “Preferred Pricing” is 1% below factory invoice, less any and all rebates and factory incentives being offered by these respected manufacturers. See Fleet & Commercial Manger, Mr. Thomas Searson or General Sales Manager: Mr. Mike Toohey (804) 748-6461 CMA Colonial Chevrolet
Wynne Ford/Volvo, Hampton Roads offers VSPA members the Big Wynne Advantage. Contact Mr. Bill Balance at (757) 265-3423 or via email at bballance@wynneford.com. Visit their website at: Wynne Ford
Legal Representation
VSPA provides in-house legal services to our members for criminal, civil and administrative matters arising out of the performance of their duties. (See attached benefit explanation) These benefits are provided free of charge for our members. Contact Mr. David L. Ostwinkle, VSPA General Counsel at (804) 495-1015.
Lobbying
Mr. Bill Carrico, the Executive Director and Chief Lobbyist, works solely for the benefit of our Association and the law–enforcement community. Bill keeps you informed by sending out all member e-mails to keep you up-to-date of the happenings at the Capitol. If you would like to be added to the VSPA e-mail list, please email us through our Contact Page.
Merchandise
A variety of customized clothing, mugs, ball caps, lapel pins, and other gift items are available for your convenience at either of the two store locations.
- Academy Store (Room 329 – Phone: 804.674.4602) – Regular Hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays 10-1:00 pm (days are based on Academy schedule)
- 6944 Forest Hill Avenue – Regular Hours: Mon., Tues, Thurs. 9-5 pm, Wed. 9-6 pm, and Fri. 9-4 pm.
PLEASE CALL TO CONFIRM HOURS BEFORE TRAVELING A LONG DISTANCE!
Or you may visit www.vspa.org or by phone (804) 548.4117 or (804) 320.6272. Merchandise is automatically discounted for members.
Member Mortgage Loan Services
VSPA members are eligible for mortgage banking services from Fidelity Blue Line Mortgage Company. This company has been providing personal mortgage banking services for State Troopers throughout America for over a decade. As a full-service mortgage banker Fidelity offers new construction; purchase, re-financing and consolidating debt refinance mortgages at competitive rates and reduced service charges. www.fidelitybluelinemortgage.com
Political Action Committee
With permission, your dues can be deposited directly into our PAC account. This allows us to accumulate a sizable war chest to be used during political campaigns to support candidates who are favorable to our legislative issues.
Trooper E-News
The VSPA sends out e-mails titled “Trooper E-News.” Trooper E-News articles are based on current events as they happen across the state. Trooper E-News articles are sent electronically to members that have a current e-mail address on file.
VSPA Website
VSPA has a web site www.vspa.org. Members can check on upcoming events, renew their membership, update their addresses and order merchandise on-line. If you have anything that you would like to add, please feel free to send it to the VSPA office or email to vspa@vspa.org.