Va Capitol Police

Thank you to our @vlepsc accreditors from @HopewellPolice @JMU Police and Campbell County Sheriff's Dept. for spending time with us this week for our onsite reaccreditation review! We appreciate their hard work and efforts during this process.

Capitol Square will close at 1:00 p.m. today, March 16, due to potential severe weather to protect the public and employees. The DGS Office of Parking and Badging has opened the 14th and Main Parking Deck to any state parkers who currently park in a surface-level lot.

Due to the potential for severe weather this afternoon, Executive Branch agencies in the Metro Richmond area will close at 12:00 p.m. today, Monday 16, 2026.  Employees who are eligible to telework are expected to do so. Please contact your agency for more information.

A heads up from RPD: To accommodate the Shamrock the Block Festival, multiple road closures and no-parking zones will be in effect on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. The following areas will be closed to traffic and designated as NO PARKING during this time:

2026 Severe Weather Awareness Week - Day 1 Watches vs. Warnings Severe Thunderstorm Watch A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is issued when severe thunderstorms are possible in and near the watch area. It does not mean that they will occur. It only means they are possible.

Congratulations to our first Employee of the Quarter of 2026, Screener Andre Williams! His devotion to duty is evident in his reliability, attentiveness, and genuine care for both the safety and experience of everyone who visits Old City Hall. Fantastic job!

Some of our officers had the honor of attending Chief Justice Cleo E. Powell's investiture yesterday, representing the Division of Capitol Police during a historic moment for Virginia’s judiciary.

DCP joined Monday night's 18th annual Capitol Square Basketball Classic held @SiegelCenter. Even when the competition gets heated, everyone came together to raise $70k for @VCUMassey and their mission to achieve a future without cancer!

E. Franklin between 5th Street and 6th Street is now clear. Please resume normal activity.

Be advised, East Franklin Street between 5th Street and 6th Street is closed. Police on scene.

Per the @GovernorVA, the flag of the Commonwealth of Virginia shall be flown at half-staff over the state Capitol in respect and memory of Virginia Delegate Barry D. Knight. The flag will be lowered immediately and remain at half-staff until sunset on the day of interment.

Today there will be a Peace Gathering at Richmond City Hall welcoming the arrival of Venerable Monks on their Walk for Peace. Large crowds are expected. Streets will close today at 1PM and are expected to reopen by 4PM: -9th St. (Broad & Clay St.) -Marshall St. (8th & 10th St.)

Sgt. Dowdy is being recognized on @thejeffkatzshow as the recipient of January's Lieutenant Jan McTernan Blue Friday Honor Award! We're so proud of her. Tune into @NewsradioWRVA 1140 WRVA at 3:30 and 5:30 to hear the her story!

Capitol Square is open and accessible from the following gates only: -9th/Grace St. -Darden Garden (10th Street Gate & PHB Gate) -Governor St. (between Oliver Hill & Jefferson Bldg) -Bank St. (between Washington Bldg & Lot 3) Exercise caution for refreeze and slick conditions!

Capitol Square is open and is accessible from the following gates only: -9th/Grace St. -Darden Garden -10th St/Governor St. @DGSvirginia remains vigilant in clearing and re-treatment efforts for safety precautions. Exercise caution when walking and driving due to refreezing ice.

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Capitol Square is open and @DGSvirginia continues to work on safety preparations throughout the area. Slick conditions continue, so please use extreme caution while driving and walking!

UPDATE: Capitol Square will remain closed until 11 AM today, Jan. 26, and select gates will open as walkways are cleared.

Capitol Square will be closing today, 1/25/26, at 2 PM and reopen tomorrow at 10 AM. On 1/26/26, the Capitol and General Assembly Building will operate on a normal schedule for Session.

Thank you to our officers and first responders that are out working today in this winter storm! Be safe and see these tips from @VDEM