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George Mason to Conduct Longitudinal Study to Understand the Careers of Police Officers

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Click here to watch the press conference. George Mason University’s Center for Evidence-Based Crime Policy, the National Policing Institute, and the Fairfax County Police Department are proud to announce a first-of-its kind multi-method longitudinal study of a cohort of police officers to understand how officers progress through their law enforcement careers. The importance of this study of officers cannot be

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Spring Baby Boom: Keep Young Wildlife Healthy and Wild

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Spring is here, and with the warming temperatures, we see a boom in baby wildlife. Our Animal Protection Police Officers and Wildlife Management office receive many calls this time of year from residents who are seeking help for young wildlife that appear to be orphaned or abandoned. While these actions are well-intended, it is important to realize intervention may be

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VSP and FCPD Officer-Involved Shooting in Prince William County

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Update: VSP & FCPD Officer-Involved Shooting in Prince William County Fairfax County Police Department – Virginia State Police (VSP) continue to investigate the April 5 officer-involved shooting of an abduction suspect that occurred in Prince William County. It is FCPD’s policy to release body camera footage related to an officer-involved shooting within 30 days of the incident. This is provided

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Man Remains Hospitalized After Shooting In Groveton 

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Mount Vernon Police District – Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau are investigating a shooting in the Groveton area of Mount Vernon.  Last night at 11:55 p.m., officers responded to the 6300 block of South Kings Highway, Groveton for an adult man who was shot. Officers found the victim suffering from gunshots to the lower body. Officers provided medical aid

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Detectives Continue To Investigate Overnight Shooting In Reston

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Reston Police District – Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau are currently investigating a shooting in Reston. Last night at 11:42 p.m., officers responded to the 1900 block of Isaac Newton Square, Reston for a man who was shot. Officers found the adult victim outside his vehicle suffering gunshots to the upper body. Officers rendered aid until fire and rescue

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