06/12/2026
We're listening! Help us serve you better. VTPD is seeking feedback from the community:
➡ Community Relations survey (Less than 5 min to complete) - Help VTPD improve customer service and inform police programming, training and more.
➡ Campus Safety survey (Less than 10 min to complete) - Share your thoughts about safety and security improvements on VT's campuses.
Take one or both surveys at police.vt.edu or https://news.vt.edu/notices/evpcoo/police-community-surveys-2026.htm
06/11/2026
What do VTPD Interns get to do? This week she graduated from the Police Academy! Welcome Home Hokie!
🎉Please join us in congratulating Officer Shayla Nguyen, our newest Virginia Tech PD officer who graduated Cardinal Criminal Justice Academy yesterday!
Officer Nguyen is a Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets alumna and previously served as a VTPD intern. If you see her around campus, please say hi 👋
Congrats again and welcome home 🎉
Pictured (L to R) Captain Vince Houston, Sergeant Micah Pasquarell, Officer Shayla Nguyen, Chief Mac Babb, and Deputy Chief Tony Haga.
06/04/2026
Parents: Looking for a great campus job for your student? 🚗
Safe Ride Operator (Job #11095881)
Student drivers work evening shifts helping provide safe transportation on campus. Between ride requests, there's often time to study, complete coursework, or prepare for exams. It's a great opportunity to earn a paycheck while staying focused on academics.
➡️Share this opportunity with your Hokie today: https://career.vt.edu/resources/handshake/
06/02/2026
We are registering for our Summer 2026 F/S RAD Class.
This FREE four-session basic self defense program will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. on Mondays, June 15, 22 and 29, and July 6.
You may register at https://police.vt.edu/programs-training/rad.html.
05/27/2026
Fueling the Flame of Hope 🔥This morning, VTPD, Blacksburg PD and our community members completed our portion of the Virginia Torch Run to support Special Olympics!
A BIG thank you to everyone who ran, drove support vehicles, cheered, took pictures, donated and made this year's run a success!
We appreciate everyone's ongoing support for Special Olympics Virginia - Southwest Region 💙