Today, Virginia State Police will launch a 24-hour highway safety initiative, “Operation Drive Safe 460." The effort targets Route 460 in Bedford, Botetourt, Roanoke and Montgomery counties.

Virginia Tech Police released a statement on Thursday following the death of VT Security Center Representative Caleb Taylor, who passed away on June 13.

Virginia Tech Police Department announced they are investigating an attempted abduction that took place on West Campus Drive on Wednesday.

On Tuesday, the Virginia Tech Police Department fired up the grill to raise money for Special Olympics.

Each year, the university’s police department hosts a luncheon to raise money for Special Olympics Virginia.

The department has participated in the annual event for years and they tell us every year is special.

The law enforcement community is a key supporter of Special Olympics, and the Virginia Tech Police Department has been involved with the organization for years.

Radford Police say they were called to the home for a disturbance which turned into a five-hour long standoff with a barricaded subject.

Virginia Tech Emergency Management and the Virginia Tech Police Department will come together to present valuable information on safety, security, and preparedness in a virtual meeting on Wednesday.

On Wednesday, Virginia Tech Police is commemorating the life of an officer who made the ultimate sacrifice.

The Virginia Tech Police Department is investigating after learning someone may have had a gun on campus on Tuesday morning.

BLACKSBURG, Va. A Virginia Tech student has been arrested after a forcible fondling incident, according to the university. Authorities say the Virginia Tech Police Department took a report of the incident, which officers say happened on Sept. 4 at 720 Washington Street. According to police, the suspect and the victim are both students and they did not know each other previously. For more information, click here.

BLACKSBURG, Va. - The chief of police at Virginia Tech announced on social media that he is leaving the force. Chief Kevin Foust made the announcement Monday after 36 years in law enforcement and eight at Virginia Tech. While he is leaving the Virginia Tech Police Department, he is not leaving Virginia Tech -- he will take on the role of associate vice president of campus safety and security. As part of his new role, Foust will oversee the Police Department and the Environmental Health and Safety, as well as the Office of Emergency Management. Below is his full statement:Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.