Monthly Archives: November 2013

Want an Insider’s View of Your Police Department?

Apply Now: Upcoming Citizens Police Academy Are you curious about law enforcement protocols, procedures, tools, training and more? Would you like a first-hand look into the inner-workings of your police department? Consider becoming part of the 26th Citizens Police Academy. Slated to begin in March 2014, the 10 week Academy will offer lectures, tours, and hands-on activities designed to help

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Two New Deputy Chiefs Announced

Fairfax County Police Chief Edwin C. Roessler, Jr. announced the selection of two new Deputy Chiefs on Wednesday, November 13. Lieutenant Colonel Erin Schaible will take command of the Patrol Bureau where she will be responsible for the largest patrol force in Virginia.  The Patrol Bureau is primarily comprised of eight district stations, the Animal Services Division, and the bureau

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School Employees Charged

After a joint investigation by Financial Crimes Unit detectives and Fairfax County Public School (FCPS) human resources, two school employees were each charged with embezzlement and money laundering. Police identified the arrestees as Sonya Swansbrough, 46, of Woodbridge, principal at Poe Middle School, and Bethany Speed, 38, of Burke, an administrative employee at JEB Stuart High School. Police began an

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Drivers Be Deer Smart; It’s Breeding Season

           Deer breeding season is here which means residents and drivers may expect to see increased numbers of the animals on the roadways. Deer movements and behaviors may be unpredictable and deer-vehicle collisions are a serious public safety concern. November and December, statistically, have the highest number of crashes involving deer in Fairfax County and police warn residents to be aware.

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