The Office of the State Inspector General

At OSIG, we know how serious of a job law enforcement is; so we take it seriously. Our agents are held to the highest standards of field training, ethics, professionalism, and procedural best practices. We are currently the only Inspector General agency in the country with dual accreditation at a national and state level. Virginians deserve the best, and we work to provide that. C.A.L.E.A.

"[S]tate auditors could find no evidence that wellness checks had been carried out for dozens of residents, nor could they find evidence that important therapies — like those for aggressive residents or s*x offenders — were performed in many cases." Thank you to ABC 8News - WRIC for sharing the findings of our audit. OSIG's audits - which are different than investigations - are shared publicly and can be viewed on our website. Read more about the Bon Air audit here: https://www.wric.com/news/taking-action/state-audit-bon-air-juvenile-justice-center/

State audit scrutinizing Bon Air Juvenile Justice Center released The state audit digging into the heavily-scrutinized Chesterfield County juvenile detention center was released on Friday, with its more than 100 pages outlining several systemic issues the facilit…

Congratulations to OSIG's Accreditation Manager Elizabeth Knudson! Elizabeth has completed an 11-week C.A.L.E.A. course for Law Enforcement Accreditation Management. She hopes to achieve full certification next year.

Thank you to everyone who joined in making the Salvation Army of Central Virginia Angel Tree Program a success. Our Criminal Investigation Unit agents got to work making the holidays a little bit happier for Virginian families.

Holidays mean family, friends, and scams. Protect yourself and your loved ones with these helpful tips from AARP:

Common Holiday Scams to Look Out For The holiday season usually means fun with friends and family, goodwill and giving. Unfortunately, it's also a prime time for cybercriminals to perpetrate fraud. Here are some common holiday scams to look out for this holiday season:

Due to extremely hazardous road conditions, the entirety of Skyline Drive remains closed.

While hiking in from the boundary is permitted, please make sure to plan accordingly. Many of our trails are snowy and icy, so some sort of traction device on your shoes is recommended. We are also expecting extreme cold temperatures, with highs remaining below freezing, and wind chills well below zero. The best way to hike in conditions like this is to bring multiple layers, so that you can adjust how much warmth you need as you go.

Image: NPS: A bend in Skyline Drive covered in ice and snow.

📣 The application period is open for Ranger Conservation Corps!

If you’re a college student, recent graduate or early-career professional passionate about the outdoors, now’s your chance to gain hands-on experience in park operations, resource management and education while making a real difference in Virginia State Parks. 💚

📅 Apply by Jan. 9, 2026
📅 Service begins in summer 2026
📅 Current tracks are 12 weeks

Space is limited, and selections are made through a competitive process.

🔗 Apply today: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/ranger-conservation-corps