January 04,
2005
NEW CAPTAIN PICKS UP FIGHT AGAINST INSURANCE FRAUD IN VIRGINIA
Virginia State Police Announce New Leadership For Support Services Division
The Virginia State Police (VSP) recently announced Lieutenant Robert L. Tavenner’s promotion to the rank of Captain. In his new position, Tavenner will head up the newly created Support Services Division, which includes the Insurance Fraud and Help Eliminate Auto Theft (H.E.A.T.) programs.
"I’m excited by the challenge leading this new division brings," said Tavenner. Speaking specifically about insurance fraud, Tavenner remarked that insurance fraud is an insidious crime that affects all Virginians. "However, I believe the department has taken tremendous strides to stamp out fraud in Virginia," he said." The Insurance Fraud Program has a great team, and I look forward to working with them."
During his 25 years with the VSP, Tavenner has been assigned to the Field Operations division, Training division, Narcotics division, White Collar Crime Units, Legal Unit and most recently the department’s Bomb / Arson program. For the last ten years, Tavenner has served as one of the department’s legislative liaisons to the General Assembly and has been involved in monitoring and drafting legislation. In addition to his career with the VSP, Tavenner has also served as a prosecutor for the city of Petersburg.
Tavenner has a B.S. from Virginia Commonwealth University and a J.D. from the University of Richmond. He is also a member of the Virginia Bar and a graduate of the FBI National Academy.
