Category Archives: DWI Enforcement

Thankful for Safe Roads: Twenty Impaired Drivers Arrested During Thanksgiving Break

Fairfax County, VA– Between November 26 and November 30, the FCPD arrested and charged twenty impaired drivers with a variety of DWI offenses.  This enforcement push marked the department’s commitment to improve safety and remove impaired drivers from our roadways. The following arrests were made this Thanksgiving week: As the year ends, we expect heavier traffic, busy travel corridors and

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Tis the Season for Safety: DWI Squad Patrols for a Safer Holiday Season

Fairfax County, VA – Holiday lights, parties, and festive celebrations are underway in Fairfax County and FCPD’s DWI Enforcement Squad is working to ensure road safety by holding reckless and impaired drivers accountable. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), December drunk driving deaths are the highest in nearly 15 years. Our DWI Enforcement Squad ramps up at

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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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Fairfax County Police Department Releases Q1 2024 Crime Report

Fairfax County, VA – With the recent release of the First Quarter Crime Report by the Major Cities Chiefs Association (MCCA), spotlighting the nation’s 70 largest police departments across key crime categories, including Homicide, Rape, Robbery, and Aggravated Assault, we proudly affirm that Fairfax County retains its distinction as the safest jurisdiction of its size. In the MCCA’s evaluation of violent crime ratings

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FCPD Huddles Up for Super Bowl Safety: Tips for a Winning Game Day

Fairfax County, VA – As anticipation builds for the upcoming Super Bowl, the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) is committed to safeguarding the well-being of fans both during the game and beyond. To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all, check out some safety tips from the FCPD: Tips for a Safe Super Bowl: FCPD Super Bowl Preparedness: By

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