Fairfax, VA – During a time when police staffing levels and applications for police officer candidates are at historic lows across the country, the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) is incentivizing a record number of applicants and hiring qualified recruits who are excited to join the department. Last week, Chief Kevin Davis welcomed 59 new recruits starting their first day
Read moreFairfax, VA – Yesterday, Stephan Smerk was extradited to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center and is now in our custody awaiting trial. He is charged with second-degree murder and is being held with no bond. Thank you to our Cold Case Unit detectives and analysts committed to seeking justice. Original blog posted on September 11, 2023: Fairfax, VA –
Read moreReston Police District – Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau are seeking help from the community to identify a man suspected to be connected to two robberies in Reston. On July 26, a man approached an adult female victim near the 11900 block of Barrell Cooper Court in Reston and tried to snatch her backpack. The man threatened to take
Read moreMcLean Police District – A man was safely taken into custody following a 5-hour barricade that ended around 2:30 p.m. yesterday afternoon in a Merrifield neighborhood. On Thursday around 8:40 a.m., officers from the McLean Police District were called to the 9000 block of Piney Grove in Merrifield for the report of a man who exposed himself to a group of
Read moreFairfax, VA- The FCPD is proud to provide an abundance of opportunities to support and guide our youth on the pathway to success in Fairfax County. The Public Safety Cadet program provides leadership, ethics, and career preparation training to young women and men with an interest in a career in law enforcement. Participating in the cadet program provides invaluable experience,
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