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HEAT Program The Help Eliminate Auto Theft (HEAT) program educates citizens on how to prevent vehicle theft.

Help Eliminate Auto Theft (HEAT) is a cooperative effort of the Virginia Department of State Police, Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles and local law enforcement agencies throughout the Commonwealth.

JMU, you brought the HEAT!We had a great time connecting with the Dukes on campus to talk all things vehicle theft preve...
10/22/2026

JMU, you brought the HEAT!
We had a great time connecting with the Dukes on campus to talk all things vehicle theft prevention! From sharing tips to sparking conversations, our day at JMU was all about helping students stay smart, stay alert, and keep their rides safe.
Remember to play better defense against car thieves!

Eliminating auto theft – it’s what we stand for! 🚘 The Virginia State Police Help Eliminate Auto Theft program is all ab...
10/20/2026

Eliminating auto theft – it’s what we stand for! 🚘 The Virginia State Police Help Eliminate Auto Theft program is all about teaching you how to make sure your car stays your car. We’ve got tips, VIN etching events, and we also train and support local law enforcement officers in efforts to prevent auto theft.

You can help us eliminate auto theft by submitting a tip!

Car not where you left it? Here’s what to do if your vehicle is stolen. Save this checklist just in case, or share it wi...
10/01/2026

Car not where you left it? Here’s what to do if your vehicle is stolen. Save this checklist just in case, or share it with a friend. If you are in immediate danger, always call 911 first!

It is with great pride that we honor the 2026 HEAT Awards recipients at the second ceremony that took place on September...
09/30/2026

It is with great pride that we honor the 2026 HEAT Awards recipients at the second ceremony that took place on September 16 during the Virginia Sheriffs’ Association Annual Conference in Virginia Beach. The impact these individuals have had in eliminating auto theft across the Commonwealth cannot be overstated. Congrats to the finalists!

09/28/2026

HEAT Pro Tip: Lock 👏 your 👏 car 👏 every 👏 time! Even if you’re just running into the store for a minute, a lot can happen in 60 seconds. Always lock your doors and take the keys with you. Don’t make yourself an easy target and

09/22/2026

Here is a quick explanation of what a chop shop is!

We’re proud to honor the recipients of the 2026 HEAT Awards! The first of two ceremonies took place on August 31 during ...
09/09/2026

We’re proud to honor the recipients of the 2026 HEAT Awards! The first of two ceremonies took place on August 31 during the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police & Foundation Annual Conference in Roanoke. These individuals and agencies have done amazing work to eliminate auto theft in the Commonwealth, showing phenomenal work in Intelligence, Prevention, Enforcement, and Recovery. Congrats to our winners!

The recent NASCAR weekend at Richmond Speedway set the perfect scene for HEAT to provide auto theft prevention tips, bui...
08/18/2026

The recent NASCAR weekend at Richmond Speedway set the perfect scene for HEAT to provide auto theft prevention tips, build awareness of the program, and engage with NASCAR fans! 🏁🏎️ Thanks to everyone that stopped by!

08/18/2026

🏁 VSP AT NASCAR WEEKEND! 🏁

This past weekend, the Virginia State Police Recruitment Unit and HEAT, along with troopers from BFO and BASS, were at Richmond Raceway for NASCAR Weekend! 🏎️💨

It was a great opportunity to connect with race fans, talk about careers with VSP, share important vehicle theft prevention information, and represent Virginia State Police throughout the weekend.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to meet our team!

Join us at the Richmond Raceway for NASCAR Weekend tonight and tomorrow! We’ll be at the Fan Zone August 14 and August 1...
08/14/2026

Join us at the Richmond Raceway for NASCAR Weekend tonight and tomorrow! We’ll be at the Fan Zone August 14 and August 15 with some sick giveaways and tips on how to !

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7700 Midlothian Turnpike
Richmond, VA
23235

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