Back by popular demand, our Crime Prevention Unit is hosting two free Worship Watch seminars in the coming weeks. Implemented in 2015, Worship Watch is a program similar to Neighborhood Watch, but catered towards houses of worship and keeping them safe. The seminars open a line of communication between congregants and officers, and attendees receive crime prevention tips and training
Read moreHalloween is a fun night for everyone, so let’s make it a safe one too! For our seniors: Keep your lights on, even if you are not participating in Halloween Keep trick-or-treaters outside Remove tripping hazards from your porch and entry way to the home Talk to your neighbors! Ask them to check in on you tomorrow evening or better
Read moreOur police officers want to have a cup of coffee with you. Today, you are invited to stop by one of the locations below and talk to police officers who work in our community and ask questions, share concerns or just say hello. For many of us, the only time we talk to a police officer is during an emergency
Read moreHave you received a phone call from the “Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office” saying that you have missed jury duty? Recently, we’ve seen an increase in scammers calling citizens, claiming they have failed to appear for jury duty and a warrant would be issued. These scammers, claiming to be deputies, use unregistered phone numbers and caller ID with masking/spoofing technology
Read moreToday, the Fairfax County Police Department was recognized as a leader for its efforts in strengthening communication and collaboration amongst neighbors and police to build safer communities on Nextdoor, the private social network for neighborhoods. Since partnering with the neighborhood social network a year ago, Fairfax County has become the fastest growing county using Nextdoor in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.
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