Officer Detail: Matthew D. Hanley
General Information
| Name | Matthew D. Hanley |
| OpenOversight ID | 76224 |
| Department | Virginia State Police (VSP) |
| Race | White |
| Gender | Male |
| Birth Year (Age) | Data Missing |
| First Employment Date | 1993-11-01 |
| Number of known incidents | 0 |
| Currently on the force | Yes |
Assignment History
| Department | Job Title | Badge No. | Unit | Start Date | End Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia State Police (VSP) | Superintendent | 1 | Administrative Headquarters (Richmond, VA) | 2025-02-26 | ||
| Virginia State Police (VSP) | Lieutenant Colonel | None | 1993-11-01 | |||
| Virginia State Police (VSP) | Bureau Director | 9 | Administrative Headquarters (Richmond, VA) | 1993-10-25 | ||
| Virginia State Police (VSP) | Interim Superintendent | 1 | Administrative Headquarters (Richmond, VA) | 2024-11-05 | 2025-02-26 |
Salary
| Annual Salary | Overtime & Other Pay | Total Pay | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $174,732.82 | $1,500.14 | $176,232.96 | FY2023 |
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"Governor Youngkin Announces Appointment of Interim Superintendent Matthew Hanley"
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RICHMOND, VA - Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced the appointment of Lieutenant Colonel Matthew D. Hanley as the Superintendent of the Virginia State Police (VSP). After a nationwide search to find a replacement for former Superintendent Gary T. Settle, Colonel Hanley was selected to lead VSP based on his unmatched experience and expertise. The appointment to Superintendent includes a promotion to the rank of Colonel." - Office of the Governor, News Release
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"Matthew D. Hanley Lieutenant Colonel, Virginia State Police"
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Lieutenant Colonel Matthew Hanley has been a member of the Virginia State Police since 1993. On February 26, 2025, he was named Superintendent of the Virginia State Police by the 74th Governor of Virginia, Glenn Youngkin. As the agency head for the largest police department in the Commonwealth of Virginia, he leads a diverse staff of over 3000 sworn and professional personnel assigned to the Bureau of Criminal Investigations, Bureau of Field Operations, Bureau of Administrative and Support Services, Bureau of Strategic Governance, Public Relations Office, and the Executive Protection Division. - UVA Center for Public Safety and Justice (SCPS)