Virginia State Police and Newport News Police Department Conduct Joint Operation to Address Crime

In October, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Operation Bold Blue Line.

The Operation Bold Blue Line initiative includes:

· Supporting existing law enforcement by finally fixing pay and wage compression.

· Supporting new law enforcement with a comprehensive recruiting effort to attract law enforcement from other states and develop homegrown talent.

· Providing more support for all law enforcement, including more training and equipment.

· Ensuring law enforcement is backed up by prosecutors that can and will put and keep violent offenders behind bars.

· Providing additional resources to victims and witnesses, and funding community partnerships to help stop violent crime before it happens.

The Operation Bold Blue Line initiative is a multi-agency approach to crime reduction. From December 16 through December 22, 2022, Virginia State Police and the Newport News Police Department will work jointly to conduct crime suppression operations throughout Newport News.

“We are excited about working side-by-side with our partners at Virginia State Police to reduce crime and improve the quality of life for our citizens in the city of Newport News,” said Chief Steve Drew.

For more information on Operation Bold Blue Line, visit https://www.governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/news-releases/2022/october/name-941358-en.html.