The WVSP was then reorganized as the Department of Public Safety in the second extraordinary session of the West Virginia Legislature on June 19, 1919, as a result of their involvement.

West Virginia State Police troopers wear a forest-green uniform and campaign hat.

Services offered to criminal justice agencies include biochemistry, drug, firearm investigations, latent prints, questioned documents, toxicology and trace evidence.

[4] In 2023, an anonymous letter to Governor Jim Justice became public that alleged sexual assaults, thefts, and damage to state-owned property at the state police academy, instigating a major investigation.

[6] The West Virginia Division of Criminal Justice Services is responsible for setting minimum physical ability standards for police officers working in the state.

In 2007, following a national trend, it relaxed the physical ability standards for aspiring police officers.

After successfully completing that probationary period, they are eligible to receive an associate degree in police sciences through the Marshall Technical and Community College program.

The State Police has struggled with staffing issues for many years and the problem seems to persist mainly due to lack of funding to dramatically increase the number of road troopers.

State Police vehicles are composed of a variety of makes with blue and gold colors accompanied by the agency's logo on the side front doors.