vspa membership benefits

Members have access to a number of valuable benefits as compensation for their dedicated service.

Membership Benefits for Full Members

Accidental Death and Dismemberment

VSPA now provides a $3,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment Benefit policy through American Income Life Insurance Company. Coverage is 24 hours a day, on and off the job. If you have questions, please email Ms. Jacqueline “Jackie” Giblin, AIL Public Relations or call AIL Corporate at: (800) 495-1213.

Annual 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. Details are provided through the Member-only section of our website and the member newsletters.

Family Picnic

VSPA members are treated to an annual family picnic usually held in the fall. Members and their families can enjoy a wide variety of food, fun and fellowship. This event is Rain or Shine! Details are provided through the Member-only section of our website and the member newsletters.

Casualty and Planning Guide

You can obtain this guide at www.vspa.org. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the VSPA office.

Death Benefit*

*For Full Membership Only. The Association provides a $5,000 death benefit ($10,000 accidental death) for each member every year. This benefit also covers a spouse for $2,500 and each dependent child for $1,000. Please contact the office if you need to change your beneficiary or if you need additional info.

Discount Pricing for Local Services

Richmond based CMA’s Colonial Chevrolet, formerly Heritage Chevrolet provides preferred pricing to all VSPA members. Preferred Pricing varies from model to model. For more detail, see New Vehicle Sales Manager, Joshua Friedman or Sales Director, Shawn Hays. Phone: (804) 748-6461. Email: CMA’s Colonial Chevrolet.
Wynne Ford/Volvo, Hampton Roads offers VSPA members the Big Wynne Advantage. Email Bill Balance call (757) 265.3423, or visit the Wynne Ford website.

Service Members on Active Duty

If you are a member that is called out on “active duty” the VSPA will cover your dues until you return to VSP. Please contact Membership Services to coordinate. 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.

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.

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.

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. **Mr. David L. Ostwinkle, VSPA General Counsel – 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 give us a call with your current e-mail address.

Merchandise

A variety of merchandise is available to purchase online. Please be advised that the online store does not accommodate member/nonmember pricing, however, the listed price for items is available to you at our lowest possible price. At this time, items are only available online.

Member Mortgage Loan Service

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

Retirement Badge or Crystal*

*For Full Membership Only. Sworn members are entitled to receive a retirement badge and Non-Sworn members are entitled to a VSP Crystal. You must be retired from the department; however, if you retire early, you must be collecting the VRS benefit.

Scholarships for Active Members*

*For Full Membership Only. VSPA offers scholarships to active members. These scholarships are designed to support the professional development of law enforcement employees. Each year, VSPA awards scholarships based on the availability of funds. The application process opens in the first week of April. Take advantage of this opportunity to further your career and enhance your skills as a valued member of the law enforcement community. Print Application

Scholarships for Children of Members*

*For Full Membership Only. VSPA awards scholarships to children of active or retired members of VSPA in good standing. Scholarships are awarded based upon the amount of funds available each year. (Applications are available in the first week in April.) Print Application

Trooper E-News

Articles are sent electronically to members who 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.

In order to become a member of the Virginia State Police Association you must be a full time employee of the Virginia Department of State Police.