In Fairfax County, there are currently over 97,000 persons over the age of 60. Eleven percent of Fairfax County residents 60 years old and above have developed symptoms of Dementia or Alzheimer’s. These symptoms typically appear at 60 and the risk increases with age. Because of this, our public safety entities handle many calls involving the elderly. What is Dementia?
Read moreIn July 2015, the Fairfax County Police Department partnered with the Fairfax County Office for Women & Domestic and Sexual Violence Services and two local nonprofit groups, Shelter House Inc. and Bethany House of Northern Virginia, to implement the Maryland Model Lethality Assessment Program (LAP). The LAP is a nationally-recognized, evidence-based program with demonstrated success in both strengthening partnerships
Read moreCanada geese are among the most well-known birds in Fairfax County and a valued member of the wildlife community. It is a popular practice for residents to feed geese and other waterfowl in our parks, business areas, and on private property. Many people believe that feeding geese contributes to the overall health and survival of the animal. Others enjoy feeding
Read moreEffective today, July 1, your beloved Animal Control Officers will don a new title: Animal Protection Police Officer. County officials, working in conjunction with state delegates, have authorized the title reclassification, which expands the officers’ current role to include full law enforcement scope and authority. Animal Protection Police Officers will continue to investigate all calls for service and reports of
Read moreWould you like to learn more about the Fairfax County Police Department and meet the men and women who serve? Join us as we host a three-hour forum on Saturday, June 18, from 1:30-4:30 p.m. at the Kings Park Library, located at 9000 Burke Lake Road in Burke, Virginia. Attendees will be presented with an overview of the Fairfax County
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