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A full service, nationally accredited police department serving the public safety and security needs of Virginia Tech and the New River Valley since 1945.

Blacksburg, Virginia
Joined December 2011
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@VaTechPolice
Virginia Tech Police
7 years
Three years ago this young Hokie Michael Senoyuit IV collapsed while working at West End. No pulse, not breathing. VTPD Sgt. Kendrah Cline, pictured with Michael, responded, administered CPR, brought him back. Today, he received his engineering degree.
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@VaTechPolice
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It's w/heavy hearts that we let Hokie Nation know of the passing of our beloved retired K9 Boris. Rest in peace, Boris, job very well done.
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@VaTechPolice
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It is w/heavy & sad hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved K9 Bax. He was in failing health & recently retired as a result. Our gratitude 2 Bax's partner Officer Jaret Reece & family for making Bax a family member & taking care of him. Rest in Peace Bax job well done.
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@VaTechPolice
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7 years
Class, indeed.
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Kevin Foust
7 years
I've no words. Class, pure class.
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@VaTechPolice
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2 years
Our hearts go out to the Bridgewater College community today as we mourn the passing of Campus Police Officer John Painter and Campus Safety Officer J. J. Jefferson. Our thoughts go out to their family, friends and coworkers. Rest easy brothers💙
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@VaTechPolice
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VTPD Captain Vince Houston. Still there. Still representing. Still protecting. Still a Hokie! Look for him on the sidelines again this year. LET'S GO HOKIES!!
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Win or lose, who is always there? Who is always vigilant? VTPD Captain Vince Houston, THAT'S WHO!!
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@VaTechPolice
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Update - 10:40 p.m.: Blacksburg Police report suspect in custody.
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Update - Feb. 5, 7:35 p.m.: Blacksburg Police issue warrants for shooting suspect; investigation continues
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6 years ago today we lost our brother Officer Deriek Crouse, badge number 152. A true Hokie Hero. Thank you for your continued support Hokie Nation.
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@VaTechPolice
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8 years
Our community is the best! This note was left on one of our patrol cars last night.
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3 years
It’s hard to find the right words following the sudden death of our brother, Officer Geof Allen. Our thoughts & prayers are with Geof’s family and loved ones at this time. A dedicated officer who brought light to many in our community, Geof will be missed. Rest easy, Geof.
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@VaTechPolice
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5 years
Did y'all absolutely love how campus looked during this graduation weekend? The beautiful lawns, the beautiful flowers, and all else? If so, we all can thank VT's most excellent ground's keepers in the VT Facilities Department. They are phenomenal. They make VT look great.
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@VaTechPolice
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2 years
A big thank you to our community members who brought us different treats throughout the weekend! We appreciate you all and your support! 💙
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@VaTechPolice
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7 years
Vince Houston doing what Vince Houston does! LET'S GO HOKIES!!
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@VaTechPolice
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7 years
We lost count of how many citizens at the rally stopped & thanked us for keeping things safe. This is COMMUNITY! This is how it's done!
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Kevin Foust
7 years
Much respect for B-burg's rally today supporting C-ville. This community shows how tolerance & respect works. BLACKSBURG ROCKS!!
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@VaTechPolice
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In case you haven't heard yet..... HOKIES WIN tonight making it 11 straight wins against in state rival UVA! http://t.co/DTrvXGMoLT
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@VaTechPolice
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6 years
We showed up at Lane Stadium this morning to do some filming. We won't say what for! Found this little guy wet and trapped in a trash can. We returned him to the wild! Run free, little man!
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@VaTechPolice
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@VaTechPolice
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6 years
From all of us at the VTPD to you and yours, HAPPY NATIONAL DONUT DAY!! 🍩 🍩 🍩
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@VaTechPolice
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15 years. Every day, we live for our 32 community members tragically taken from us too soon. Today, we remember and honor them and their loved ones. We also honor all of the brave first responders who answered the call on 4/16/07. Always Remember.🧡
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On this day, we celebrate the life, service and sacrifice of a community servant. We have missed our brother, Officer Deriek Crouse, since that fateful day 10 years ago. We live each day for 152. Rest in Peace, brother. We've got it from here.
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@VaTechPolice
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5 years
Earlier this week VTPD Chief Babb was asked by UVA police if the VTPD might send some officers to help at today's football game in Charlottesville. Of course he said yes. It's who we all are, it's what we all do. No matter the patch on the shoulder we're all there for eachother.
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@VaTechPolice
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7 years
This guy ran us around yesterday, but we kept him away from campus. He safely crossed 460 (looked both ways) and headed to the mountains!
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@VaTechPolice
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7 years
How cool is it that the VT Men's Basketball Managers took down the #1 ranked Notre Dame Men's Basketball Managers last night, 72-67!!
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@VaTechPolice
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6 years
Officer Jack Crockett, a 2017 VT grad, caught a t-shirt at last night's Hokie victory over Duke and immediately turned it over to this future Hokie!
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@VaTechPolice
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. @HokiesFB Coach Crosby leads the Strength & Conditioning program and invited VTPD officers to join his workout programs during the pandemic. Crosby’s holistic leadership helped our officers stay fit, get strong, and develop routines to lead healthy lifestyles. Thanks Coach!
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@VaTechPolice
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There he was today, on the sidelines. As always. VTPD Captain Vince Houston. Ever faithful. Ever vigilant. 2019 marks 30 years on the Hokie sidelines for Vince. Tradition. Ut Prosim.
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@VaTechPolice
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A very touching tribute today to our fallen brother, Officer Deriek W. Crouse. Our thanks and gratitude to everyone who came out today and joined us in paying our respects. Hokie Nation is truly a wondrous thing. Thank you.
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@VaTechPolice
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6 years
Lip Sync Challenge! Enjoy!
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@VaTechPolice
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6 years
Amen.
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Kevin Foust
6 years
God bless our brother, VTPD Officer Deriek W. Crouse, who paid the ultimate sacrifice while protecting Hokie Nation on December 8, 2011. God bless the peacemakers..... Hug those important to you a little tighter this holiday season.
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@VaTechPolice
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Today, we celebrate the life of our brother, VTPD Officer Deriek W. Crouse 🖤 On 12/8/11, he made the ultimate sacrifice during a traffic stop. We miss him every day, but his legacy lives on. Rest easy, brother 💙 Learn more about Officer Crouse:
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@VaTechPolice
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8 years
Prayers for this hero and his family. America suffers, the Hokie Nation suffers.
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8 years
Montrell Jackson, one of the officers killed today, cousin of VT football player Josh Jackson. Hokie Nation suffers.
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@VaTechPolice
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Our hearts go out to the Covington community today as we mourn the passing of our law enforcement brother, Officer Caleb Ogilvie. This hero made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting his community. Our condolences go out to his family, friends and coworkers. Rest easy brother💙
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@VaTechPolice
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8 years
This is how VT does Military Appreciation Day. So cool to see vintage aircraft in formation. Excellent halftime show
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6 years
Happy National Dog Day from VTPD K9s Nero, Toro and Bax! Woof!
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@VaTechPolice
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7 years
Lunch delivery today from the Heidi Miller family, a survivor of 4/16. How blessed are we? Thank you, Miller family
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6 years
We neglected to mention that Bax, like his predecessor Boris, will become a member of his VTPD partner's family upon his retirement. Like Boris and all hard working law enforcement K9s across this country, Bax has earned it! (Isn't he a handsome boy!!)
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@VaTechPolice
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6 years
Heading into halftime. Dare we say Coach Fuente looking good! The Hokies looking good! Vince Houston looking good! LET'S GO HOKIES!!
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@VaTechPolice
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2 years
Today, we are humbled to be among the thousands of local, state, & federal law enforcement officers and citizens who honored two fallen heroes, Bridgewater College Campus Police Officer John Painter and Campus Safety Officer J.J. Jefferson. Rest in Peace, brothers 💙
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@VaTechPolice
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7 years
Detective Nicole Quesenberry and Officer Alex Gale demonstrate the proper way to eat a powdered donut whilst wearing a dark uniform. It's all in "the lean"!
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@VaTechPolice
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It is SO dry on campus. (How dry is it?!) It is SO dry that we got a picture of a dust devil on the airport runway construction site this afternoon!
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@VaTechPolice
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6 years
We salute and offer our eternal thanks to all veterans on this Veteran's Day. We are grateful for your service and for the freedoms you worked so hard to ensure. Thank you.
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@VaTechPolice
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4 years ago we lost our brother, Officer Deriek Crouse, here on campus. We miss him every day. Rest easy, brother.
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@VaTechPolice
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7 years
Not only do coaching staffs & players shake hands after a game. Campus police do, too. VTPD Captain Vince Houston represents yet again.
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@VaTechPolice
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8 years
Chief Foust & Deputy Chief Babb w/ graduating Hokie Bird Cody Lopez. Nobody knew until today he was the HB! Great!
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@VaTechPolice
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2 years
As the sun sets on the first day of classes at #VirginiaTech , we hope everyone had a good start to the Fall 2022 semester!
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@VaTechPolice
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Last week we welcomed new VTPD K9 Zuka. Today, Zuka and all VTPD wishes a HUGE happy birthday to VTPD K9 Toro! 4 years old today!
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@VaTechPolice
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The end of an era! Dispatcher Helen Moore retired today! "Miss Helen" saw 30 plus years behind the mic, the "voice in the dark" keeping us safe. Thank you, Miss Helen, job very well done, indeed!
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@VaTechPolice
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Our current narcotics K9 Bax is preparing 4 retirement. We introduced who we hope will be his replacement, Zuka, today 4 the first time. Zuka is still training but so far so good. Both Bax and Zuka are partnered w/Officer Jaret Reece. We'll keep y'all posted on Zuka's progress!
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@VaTechPolice
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U may see Vince Houston back on the sidelines 4 VTPD this year! He came back as VTPD recruiter & agreed 2 travel w/the football team again!
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@VaTechPolice
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3 years
Today marked the last day with our fantastic summer intern & @vt_softball star, Alexa Milius. A big thank you to @hokiesports for making this opportunity possible. We are excited to cheer you & you teammates on the next time you take the field. Great things are in your future!
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Nothing more beautiful than a Lane Stadium filled with maroon and orange 😍 We love to see the Hokie Nation's spirit! Go #Hokies ! 🏈🦃
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VTPD Officer John Tarter came across Hokie student, Nick, taking advantage of the great weather and making his own beach front on campus today outside Vawter Hall. One "cool dude", no?!
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Virginia Tech is ranked at #8 in the National Council for Home Safety and Security's "Safest College Campuses in America"!
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One never knows whom one might see on the roof of Lane Stadium! LET'S GO HOKIES!
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True that. Some say a true test of one's character is how they respond when facing true adversity. We believe in this team. LET'S GO, HOKIES!!
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Kevin Foust
6 years
While today's result was not what was expected, let's give Hokie respect to ODU. They played an excellent game and should be proud of their accomplishment. They earned my respect. Let's get up, dust ourselves off and take it to Duke next week. We're down, not out.
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🧡🧡🧡 #HokiesForHoos
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3 years
The fog has finally lifted over Lane Stadium to welcome a beautiful, crisp Blacksburg day-- perfect for football. Go Hokies!
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6 years
While it would have been great 2 see Hokies & Pirates @ Lane R prayers R w/all dealing w/Flo; fire, rescue, law enforcement. Don't forget doctors, nurses & other health care pros working. We salute the unsung heroes from emergency management. Flo, U weren't welcome. Beat it.
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The snow came down hard, 'Bama went down hard! Congrats to the Women Hokies basketball team, took out 'Bama 74-67. On to the NIT Final Four! LET'S GO HOKIES!!
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8 years
Congrats to the #5 ranked Hokie wrestlers for defeating Oklahoma to win the Natl. College Division's Gold Bracket at the Virginia Duals!
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Thank you to our community for supporting us!
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7 years
Well well well, look who showed up! Welcome Tigers. Let's go Hokies!
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As the sun sets on the first day of classes, we hope everyone had a good start to the Fall 2021 semester!
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From all of us at the VTPD, a very happy and safe 4th of July! Happy birthday, America, we love ya'!
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6 years
We've heard tell part of this upcoming significant Hokie football weekend will B dedicated 2 legendary Coach Frank Beamer's contributions 2 VT. We could not agree more! Just like Coach Fuente & all current VT coaching staff the support for the VTPD is as solid as ever! One team!
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GAMEDAY! We will do our best 2 keep the liquid sunshine away but our talents only go so far. Umbrellas are not allowed in Lane Stadium so bring something 2 wear 2 repel the drops including the teardrops from any W & M fans that may be seated nearby! Info:
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@VaTechPolice
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6 years
Look who appeared at roll call this morning! Toro was looking for a treat!
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5 years
Congratulations to Officer John Tarter, who is now Corporal John Tarter! A plethora of folks shared his special day including a number of valued colleagues from Housing and Residence Life. Great work, Corporal Tarter!
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@VaTechPolice
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8 years
Part of the Thanksgiving day shift with Tater & Tot! Keeping 'em safe!
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Happy National Donut day to you and yours from the men and women of the VTPD!
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6 years
Either our Residence Life Resource Officers r moving from the old office to their new one at New Residence Hall East or their practicing their killer moving skills for move-in next month. Or their just being whacky because, well, sometimes they just act whacky. We don't ask why.
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Move-in, version 2019, is in the books! Yes, there were challenges. Yes, the traffic on Wednesday was horrendous. But, as always, Hokie Nation took it all in stride and said, "Not today! Today, we're all Hokies"! We're looking forward to a GREAT year! How 'bout you?
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Hokies! Lane Stadium this morning! We're getting excited, are you?!
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Congratulations to all of our fall 2014 graduates and their families! http://t.co/WTAhmAQ6hu
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Welcome back #Hokies ! 🏈🦃
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Congratulations @BburgHSBruins Class of 2020!
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We don't think Captain Houston will be as cold in Orlando as he was in South Bend! LET'S GO HOKIES!
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@VaTechPolice
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We had a great visit w/ Brooklyn today who is interested in becoming a police officer & wanted to know more about women in law enforcement. She met w/ Sergeants Kendrah Cline & Susie Ratcliffe & Officer Alex Gale who were happy to share their experiences. Come back soon Brooklyn!
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We had a fantastic visit today from some extraordinary VT student-athletes, the Virginia Tech Women's Basketball Team. Pictured here with Chief Foust, this extraordinary team will be the team to beat this year in the ACC. Great things await this team! @HokiesWBB
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@VaTechPolice
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It's official! 🎉Welcome to our newest VTPD officer, Officer John DeVilbiss! This #Hokie alum returned home, was sworn in and is ready to serve Hokie Nation in the spirit of #UtProsim . Congratulations! #ThisIsHome
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We're happy to report neither of them needed oxygen at any time though, with the Chief, it was a close call! 😄
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6 years
Deputy Chief Mac Babb and I at Dragon's Tooth today! Great day for a hike.
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A beautiful sunset to celebrate the last home game of the season. Congrats seniors and go #Hokies ! 🧡🦃
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Wishing all members of the Virginia Tech family happy holidays!
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6 years
VTPD Officer John Tarter representing tonight behind the Syracuse bench! We ask you, is he Coach Boeheim's doppleganger?!
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@VaTechPolice
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Today is National Peace Officers Memorial Day. We honor the lives of those who selflessly gave their lives in the line of duty, including our own VTPD Officer Deriek Crouse. His sacrifice, and that of thousands of our law enforcement brothers & sisters, will never be forgotten💙
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Officer Thomas Weaver engaged in an intense chess match in Squires with some Hokies. It was close, but the students prevailed. Officer Weaver will be ready for a rematch!
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Hokies! Some things NEVER change! Captain Vince Houston is with the team once again! Look for him on the sidelines today as VT takes on BC. LET'S GO, HOKIES!
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Congrats to VTPD Detective Jeff Zumwalt who was awarded a Master's degree today! Ut Prosim!
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What does 1 do on the last day of move in? Eat a high energy snack of course! We enjoyed seeing everyone the last 4 days. We got a great vibe from the energy, Hokie Nation has some EXCELLENT new members! Time 2 relax, recharge, breathe deeply. Your next great adventure is Monday.
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Here is the entire Vince Houston feature. Good stuff! Thank you VT Athletics.
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Today, two VTPD officers had the honor of throwing out the first pitch at the @HokiesSoftball and @HokiesBaseball games. Well done 🥎 K9 Officer Jaret Reece and ⚾️ Senior Officer Daniel Guilliams!
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GREAT day today at the Special Olympics Southwest Region Basketball tournament at Cassell Coliseum! Saw lots of old friends, made lots of new friends, witnessed some mad basketball skills!! 😄👍❤
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Congrats to new VTPD Officers Dane Sheely, Elvis Rosario and Jack Crockett on their graduation day. Welcome to the VTPD!
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10 years
GATES ARE NOW OPEN
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