The Guard, consisting of 10 men was formed to protect the Governor from the hostile Indian population.

The Capitol was moved to Williamsburg, Virginia in 1699 where the Guard remained an important part of the executive and legislative process.

The term "Capitol Police" was first used in an act of the Virginia General Assembly passed on January 28, 1884.

This act provided "for the appointment of Capitol Police certain other employees about the Public Buildings and Grounds."

Uniformed Patrol, Homeland Security, Special Operations and Investigations Emergency Preparedness Section and Administrative Section The Virginia State Police Executive Protective Division is the primary security for the Governor.