Category Archives: Alcohol Education

Cinco de Mayo Is Nacho Excuse to Drink and Drive

Fairfax County, VA – As we celebrate Cinco de Mayo today, the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) urges everyone to prioritize safety and make responsible choices. While it’s a time for celebration, it’s also essential to ensure that our roads remain safe for everyone. Increased Enforcement Our officers will be out in greater numbers throughout the county on Cinco de

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Shamrocks & Safe Rides: Keep the Luck on Your Side

Fairfax County, VA– St. Patrick’s Day is a time for celebration, but safety should always come first. The Fairfax County Police Department wants to remind everyone to celebrate responsibly and make smart choices to keep our roads and community safe. Plan Ahead – Don’t Drink and Drive Driving under the influence puts lives at risk. If you plan to drink,

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FCPD’s ‘Safe July’ Initiative Achieves Significant Results

Fairfax County, VA – In July, FCPD officers removed 39 impaired drivers and issued over 650 traffic charges for unsafe driving as part of the Summer Crime Prevention Initiative. This year, the initiative focused on reducing impaired driving and promoting safe driving behaviors throughout Fairfax County. Officers from all eight district stations worked alongside our DWI Enforcement Squad increasing enforcement

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2024 Fairfax County Sobriety Checkpoints

Fairfax County, VA – The Fairfax County Police Department is committed to ensuring the safety of our community by conducting sobriety checkpoints across district stations throughout the year. These checkpoints, hosted by our dedicated DUI squad and district stations, will take place between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m. The primary goal is to identify and remove impaired drivers from the

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CALEA Public Comment Portal

Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA®), is a credentialing authority through joint efforts of law enforcement’s major executive associations. The CALEA Accreditation program seals are reserved for use by those public safety agencies that have demonstrated compliance with CALEA Standards and have been awarded CALEA Accreditation by the Commission. The

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