As Spring warms up and rolls into Summer, more people head out onto the roadways for getaways, vacations and even day-to-day errands. Large commercial vehicles, when not properly maintained, can present a danger to drivers on the road. Bad brakes can significantly increase stopping distance. Balding or shredding tires can become a hazard if they blow out on the roadway.
Read moreSpring and summer are the times when wildlife rehabilitators, Animal Control Officers and animal caretakers receive the most calls about baby wildlife. In Fairfax County, numerous young, wild animals are frequently found causing residents to seek help from wildlife professionals to treat or raise young wildlife that appear to be orphaned or abandoned. While these actions are well-intended, it
Read moreHaven’t decided on a career path? Interested in criminal justice? The Fairfax County Police Department is committed to providing programs during the summer for teenagers. Two specific programs, the Teen Police Academy and Future Women Leaders in Law Enforcement, organized by our Citizens Police Academy staff, are offered free of charge. Both programs are a week long and the
Read moreColonel Edwin C. Roessler Jr., Chief of the Fairfax County Police Department issued the following statement with regard to today’s court action in the Adam Torres trial, “My thoughts and prayers are with the Geer family, the friends of Mr. Geer, our community, and the men and women of the Fairfax County Police Department as the justice system concludes its
Read moreJoin the Fairfax County Police Department’s Crime Prevention Unit for a Worship Watch seminar on April 09. The event will run from from 8:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church at 8304 Old Keene Mill Rd, Springfield, VA. This session’s topics of discussion are shown below: The Crime Prevention Unit will be hosting two, 2-hour
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