Virginia State Police Association

What Virginia State Police Association does

The Virginia State Police Association (VSPA), legally Virginia State Police Association, Inc., is a private nonprofit mutual benefit association incorporated in Virginia and founded on December 9, 1974, in Charlottesville. It serves active and retired employees of the Virginia Department of State Police, a closed membership pool of approximately 2,300+ members. VSPA provides a bundled benefits package through two membership tiers: a Full Benefits tier offering accidental death and dismemberment insurance ($3,000), death benefits ($5,000 regular / $10,000 accidental), in-house legal defense services through its General Counsel, access to an Emergency Relief Fund, scholarships for members and their children, retirement recognition badges/crystals, and merchandise discounts; and an Associate Benefits tier offering annual conference and family picnic access, vehicle purchase discounts through partner dealerships, mortgage services via Fidelity Blue Line Mortgage, lobbying representation, and casualty assistance planning tools. The organization also operates the Trooper Teddy Program for community-facing outreach and is affiliated with the VSPA Foundation, a separate charitable entity administering emergency relief funding.

VSPA's revenue model is subscription-recurring membership dues supplemented by corporate sponsorship income from approximately 20 partner organizations (auto dealerships, financial services, hospitality, and consumer brands) and modest merchandise sales through a Square-hosted online store. Distribution is direct-to-member through the VSPA website (vspa.org), with enrollment handled via downloadable PDF forms mailed to the Richmond headquarters at 6942 Forest Hill Avenue. The association is governed by an elected Board of Directors with operational leadership comprising Executive Director and Chief Lobbyist Bill Carrico and General Counsel David L. Ostwinkle, the latter providing in-house legal representation for members in criminal, civil, and administrative matters arising from duty. There is no disclosed revenue, no external funding, and no technology platform beyond a standard WordPress membership portal.

The organization maintains affiliations with the American Association of State Troopers and the National Troopers Coalition for multi-state legislative advocacy, and conducts member-facing community programs such as the annual Citizen Appreciation Awards. All operations are confined to Virginia, and the association does not develop or sell technology products, offer public APIs, or maintain a mobile application.

Name

Virginia State Police Association

Legal name

Virginia State Police Association, Inc.

Website

https://vspa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Virginia State Police Association is a nonprofit mutual benefit association founded in 1974 that provides legal defense, death benefits, scholarships, emergency relief, and advocacy services exclusively to active and retired Virginia Department of State Police employees, with 2,300+ members.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAHAAAN

Criminal Defense

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Legal Services

Keywords

• Law enforcement association
• Membership benefits
• Legal defense services
• Emergency relief fund
• Scholarship programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Richmond

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: The primary revenue stream is from membership dues paid by active and retired Virginia State Police employees. The association offers full membership with complete benefits and associate membership with partial benefits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Virginia State Police Association is a nonprofit mutual benefit membership association providing benefits, advocacy, and support services exclusively to Virginia Department of State Police employees. It delivers legal defense coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, death benefits, emergency relief funding, scholarships, retirement recognition, member discounts, and legislative lobbying through annual membership dues.

Product overview

The Virginia State Police Association offers a single-tiered membership platform with Full Benefits and Associate Benefits levels. The Full Benefits tier provides comprehensive protection including accidental death insurance ($3,000), death benefits ($5,000-$10,000), in-house legal defense services, emergency relief fund access, retirement recognition, and scholarship programs for members and their children. The Associate Benefits tier provides entry-level access including annual conferences, family events, casualty planning tools, vehicle purchase discounts, and financial services. Key programs include the Trooper Teddy comfort program and VSPA Foundation's Emergency Relief Fund. All benefits are designed to support Virginia Department of State Police employees and their families.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VSPA Full Membership Comprehensive membership tier offering accidental death and dismemberment insurance ($3,000), death benefits ($5,000 regular, $10,000 accidental), emergency relief fund access, in-house legal representation for criminal/civil/administrative matters, scholarships for active members and children of members, retirement badge or crystal, and dues coverage during active duty deployment. For full-time sworn and civilian employees of the Virginia Department of State Police.
• VSPA Associate Membership Entry-level membership tier including annual conference access, family picnic, casualty assistance planning guide, discount pricing on vehicles from partner dealerships, lobbying representation, merchandise, mortgage loan services through Fidelity Blue Line Mortgage, and Political Action Committee participation. For family members, surviving spouses, or others connected to the VSP community.
• Legal Defense Benefits In-house legal services provided through General Counsel for criminal defense, civil claims, and administrative representation arising from members' official duties with the Virginia Department of State Police.
• Emergency Relief Fund Fund administered by the VSPA Foundation to provide critical financial assistance to VSPA members and their families experiencing emergency medical, legal, or family crisis situations.
• Scholarship Program Annual scholarship programs for active VSPA members pursuing professional development in law enforcement, and for children of active or retired VSPA members in good standing. Applications open the first week of April.
• Trooper Teddy Program Program providing stuffed teddy bears to troopers to give to children involved in traumatic incidents, designed to comfort and ease anxiety in accident or emergency scenarios.
• Casualty Assistance Planning Guide Planning organizer document helping families access important life details when a member is unable to communicate, covering accounts, insurance, and medical directives.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,300+ active members representing Virginia State Police employees
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and moderate.

• Allen Allen Allen & AllenminorOthersVirginia-based law firm serving as a sponsor of the Virginia State Police Association. Sponsors provide financial and promotional support to help VSPA continue serving its members.
• American Association of State TrooperscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization representing state troopers that partners with VSPA to provide collective advocacy and resources for law enforcement professionals across states.
• Mountain Lake LodgeminorOthersVirginia resort property serving as a sponsor providing potential discounts or special offers for VSPA members.
• Country Chevrolet BuickminorOthersVehicle dealership offering preferred pricing to VSPA members on new and used vehicles.
• Southern Police EquipmentminorOthersPolice equipment supplier serving as a sponsor, potentially offering discounted equipment to VSPA members.
• Fidelity Blue Line MortgagemoderateOthersMortgage banking services provider specifically serving State Troopers throughout America with over a decade of experience. Offers new construction, purchase, refinancing, and debt consolidation mortgages at competitive rates with reduced service charges.
• Brown Edwards CPAminorOthersCertified public accounting firm serving as a sponsor of the association.
• Beach FordminorOthersFord dealership serving as a vehicle sponsor for VSPA members.
• Davenport & Keiger Wealth ManagementminorOthersWealth management firm serving as a sponsor providing financial planning services to VSPA members.
• Donovan Asphalt PavingminorOthersConstruction and paving company serving as a corporate sponsor.
• Harveys Chevrolet BuickminorOthersChevrolet and Buick dealership serving as a vehicle sponsor.
• The Hershey CompanyminorOthersMajor food and beverage company serving as a corporate sponsor.
• James River PetroleumminorOthersPetroleum products company serving as a corporate sponsor.
• Johnson Family ChevroletminorOthersChevrolet dealership serving as a vehicle sponsor for VSPA members.
• Outback SteakhouseminorOthersRestaurant chain serving as a corporate sponsor potentially offering dining discounts.
• PinnacleminorOthersCompany serving as a corporate sponsor of the association.
• Doubletree WilliamsburgminorOthersHilton hotel property in Williamsburg serving as a sponsor potentially offering accommodation discounts for members.
• Ocean Breeze WaterparkminorOthersVirginia waterpark serving as a corporate sponsor.
• Steven ToyotaminorOthersToyota dealership serving as a vehicle sponsor for VSPA members.
• Terry VolkswagenminorOthersVolkswagen dealership serving as a vehicle sponsor.
• Virginia BeachminorOthersVirginia Beach tourism/visitor bureau serving as a sponsor.
• Wanda HugginsminorOthersInsurance agent (SRM Freedom) serving as a sponsor, potentially offering insurance products to VSPA members.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Service Employees International Union (SEIU): Major U.S. union with a public-sector footprint that includes some law-enforcement and corrections members. Comparable as a broad incumbent operating a similar dues-funded benefits-and-advocacy model at much larger scale.
• AFSCME: Large U.S. public-sector union representing state, county, and municipal workers including some law-enforcement personnel. Comparable as a broad incumbent providing dues-funded benefits, legal defense, and legislative advocacy across public-sector employees.

Direct peers

• Sergeants Benevolent Association: NYPD supervisors' union providing legal defense, benefits, and advocacy to a defined sworn-officer population. Highly comparable to VSPA as an employment-tied, benefit-bundled association serving a single agency.
• Fraternal Order of Police: The largest U.S. law-enforcement fraternal organization, offering legal defense, advocacy, and member benefits to sworn officers. Directly comparable in mission (legal defense + advocacy + member services) even though it is national and includes municipal officers.
• National Troopers Coalition: Coalition of state trooper organizations cited as a VSPA partner. Closely comparable as a federated advocacy body representing state troopers nationally with overlapping lobbying and resource-sharing missions.
• Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association: National association representing federal law-enforcement officers with advocacy, legal support, and member benefits. Functionally analogous to VSPA at the federal level — same exclusive-franchise, benefit-bundle, lobbying model.
• International Union of Police Associations: AFL-CIO affiliated union representing police officers nationally. Comparable as a labor/advocacy body providing legal protection, lobbying, and member benefits to law-enforcement personnel.
• National Association of Police Organizations: National coalition of police unions and associations that influences federal law-enforcement policy. Comparable to VSPA as an advocacy-oriented association representing rank-and-file officers and pushing legislative agendas.
• Police Benevolent Association: Prominent U.S. police association (best known via the NYC PBA) that provides legal defense, advocacy, and member benefits to law-enforcement officers. Closely mirrors VSPA's benefit-bundle and mission model.
• American Association of State Troopers: National umbrella association for state troopers that VSPA explicitly partners with. Operates as a direct functional peer — a state-trooper membership/advocacy organization with parallel benefit, lobbying, and networking missions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/VATroopers
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/virginia-state-police-association

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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