Full Member Benefits
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 Jacqueline “Jackie” Giblin, AIL Public Relations or call AIL Corporate at: (800) 495-1213.
Annual Conference
VSPA holds an annual conference over a weekend in the spring. The conference is held at a hotel in the state where our members can enjoy social activities, as well as attend numerous informational seminars. Details are provided through the Members Only section of our website and the Member newsletters.
Annual 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. Details are provided through the Members Only section of our website and the Member newsletters.
Casualty Assistance Planning Guide
This planning organizer will be a valuable asset for your family when someday you are unable to speak for yourself. All of your life’s important details can then be accessed instantly when fast decisions are required. Complete this organizer and tell someone you trust where to find it. That way, you can prevent accounts from being lost, make sure all insurance is claimed, specify medical directives and much more.
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
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.
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.
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 or call us at (804) 320-6272.
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 or 6944 Forest Hill Avenue
New store hours beginning Monday, 4/21/2025:
• Monday (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
• Tuesday (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
• Wednesday (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
• Thursday (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
• Friday (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
Please call to confirm hours before traveling a long distance!
You may also order through our online store or by phone at (804) 548-4117 or (804) 320-6272.
Merchandise is automatically discounted for members.
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. Website: Fidelity Blueline Mortgage.
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.
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. 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.
Service Members on Activity Duty
If you are a member who 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. 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 at vspa.org. Members can check on upcoming events, order merchandise online, and view member-only content. renew their membership, update their addresses and order merchandise on-line. If you have suggestions for content, please email us through our Contact Page.