Item 416 | First Year - FY2027 | Second Year - FY2028 |
|---|---|---|
| Law Enforcement and Highway Safety Services (31000) | $449,184,302 | $457,795,127 |
| Aviation Operations (31001) | FY2027 $12,741,664 | FY2028 $12,741,664 |
| Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (31002) | FY2027 $5,961,073 | FY2028 $5,961,073 |
| Counter-Terrorism (31003) | FY2027 $8,461,759 | FY2028 $8,461,759 |
| Help Eliminate Auto Theft (HEAT) (31004) | FY2027 $4,588,810 | FY2028 $4,588,810 |
| Drug Enforcement (31005) | FY2027 $30,832,608 | FY2028 $30,832,608 |
| Crime Investigation and Intelligence Services (31006) | FY2027 $55,104,169 | FY2028 $55,104,169 |
| Uniform Patrol Services (Highway Patrol) (31007) | FY2027 $284,002,399 | FY2028 $292,613,224 |
| Insurance Fraud Program (31009) | FY2027 $10,324,022 | FY2028 $10,324,022 |
| Vehicle Safety Inspections (31010) | FY2027 $37,167,798 | FY2028 $37,167,798 |
| Fund Sources: | ||
| General | FY2027 $354,447,858 | FY2028 $363,058,683 |
| Special | FY2027 $51,237,182 | FY2028 $51,237,182 |
| Commonwealth Transportation | FY2027 $9,205,530 | FY2028 $9,205,530 |
| Dedicated Special Revenue | FY2027 $18,986,443 | FY2028 $18,986,443 |
| Federal Trust | FY2027 $15,307,289 | FY2028 $15,307,289 |
Authority: §§ 27-56, 33.2-1726, 46.2-1157 through 46.2-1187, 52-1, 52-4, 52-4.2, 52-4.3, 52-8, 52-8.1, 52-8.2, and 52-8.4, Code of Virginia.
A. Included in this appropriation is $810,687 the first year and $810,687 the second year from Commonwealth Transportation Funds for the personal and associated nonpersonal services costs for eight positions. These positions will be dedicated to patrolling the I-95/395/495 Interchange.
B. Included in this appropriation is $4,831,625 the first year and $4,831,625 the second year from the Commonwealth Transportation Fund to support enforcement operations at weigh stations statewide.
C. Included in this appropriation is $1,631,282 the first year and $1,631,282 the second year from Commonwealth Transportation Funds that shall be used to support the personal and associated nonpersonal services costs for trooper positions. These positions will be assigned to the “Highway Safety Corridors" and work to supplement the Department of State Police's enforcement efforts in those corridors.
D. The Department of State Police shall modify the implementation of the division of drug law enforcement established pursuant to § 52-8.1:1, Code of Virginia, and shall redirect, as may be necessary, resources heretofore provided for that purpose by the General Assembly for the purposes of homeland security, the gathering of intelligence on terrorist activities, the preparation for response to a terrorist attack and any other activity determined by the Governor to be crucial to strengthening the preparedness of the Commonwealth against the threat of natural disasters and emergencies. Nothing in this Item shall be construed to prohibit the Department of State Police from performing drug law enforcement or investigation as otherwise provided for by the Code of Virginia.
E. Included within this appropriation is $3,098,098 the first year and $3,098,098 the second year from the Rescue Squad Assistance Fund to support the department's aviation (med-flight) operations.
F. Included within this appropriation is $450,000 the first year and $450,000 the second year from the general fund, which shall be provided to the County of Chesterfield for use in funding the paramedics assigned to the Department of State Police for aviation (med-flight) operations, and for related med-flight expenses.
G. In the event that special fund revenues for this Item exceed expenditures, the balance of such revenues may be used for air medical evacuation equipment improvements, information technology upgrades or for motor vehicle replacement.
H. Included in this appropriation is $110,000 the first year and $110,000 the second year from the general fund to maintain increased traffic enforcement on Interstate 81. These funds shall be used to provide overtime payments for extended and additional work shifts so as to maintain the enhanced level of State Police patrols on this and other public highways in the Commonwealth.
I. Included within this appropriation is $25,500,000 the first year and $25,500,000 the second year from nongeneral funds to be used by the Department of State Police to record expenditures related to law enforcement activity that is performed for other entities and is billed and recorded as revenue, which may not be received until the following fiscal year.
J. Included within this appropriation is $100,000 the first year and $100,000 the second year from the general fund for the Department of State Police to enhance its capabilities in recruiting minority troopers. Funding is to support increased marketing and advertising efforts for recruiting minorities.
K. Included within this appropriation is $116,988 the first year and $116,988 the second year from the Department of Aviation's special fund to support the aviation operations of the Department of State Police.
L.1. Out of the amounts appropriated for this Item, $1,450,000 the first year and $1,450,000 the second year from nongeneral funds and $517,000 the first year and $517,000 the second year from the general fund shall be distributed to the department to expand the operations of the Northern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
2. Pursuant to paragraph H.2 of Item 394, the Northern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force shall provide a report on the actual expenditures and performance results achieved each year. Copies of this report shall be provided each year to the Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security and the Chairs of the House Appropriations and Senate Finance and Appropriations Committees by October 1.
M. Out of the appropriation for this Item, $3,609,365 the first year and $3,609,365 the second year from the general fund is continued for the ongoing financing costs of purchasing four helicopters through the state's master equipment lease purchase program.
N. Included in this appropriation for this item is $1,129,554 the first year and $1,129,554 the second year from the general fund to establish the second Special Operations Division, which shall serve the Sixth Division. Positions from the Sixth Division that are transferred into the Special Operations Sixth Division shall be backfilled in the Sixth Division.
O. Included in this appropriation is $103,470 the first year and $103,470 the second year from the general fund for the Department of State Police to hire an aviation mechanic for the Fourth Aviation Division in Abingdon.
P. Included in this appropriation is $7,177,484 the first year and $7,177,484 the second year from the general fund as supplemental funding to the base funding for patrol vehicle replacement due to the increased costs associated with new replacement vehicles.
Q. Included in this appropriation is $1,573,157 the first year and $1,573,157 the second year from the general fund to establish the Office of the Gaming Enforcement Coordinator and regional support consistent with the provisions of § 52-54 and § 18.2-340.35, Code of Virginia.
R. Included in this appropriation is $772,760 the first year and $772,760 the second year from the general fund and five positions to support a software database to address organized retail crime in the Commonwealth.
S. Out of the appropriation for this Item, $1,620,857 the first year and $1,620,857 the second year from the general fund for the ongoing financing costs of replacing three airplanes through the state's master equipment lease purchase program. The Department shall deposit 50 percent of the proceeds from the sale of the planes that are being replaced to the general fund.