Category Archives: Fairfax County Public Schools

Class is in Session: Thanking Our School Resource Officers

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Fairfax County, VA – Today, the Fairfax County Police Department recognizes National School Resource Officer (SRO) Appreciation Day, honoring the officers who dedicate themselves to keeping our schools safe while building meaningful connections with students and educators. Since 1995, School Resource Officers have played a vital role in helping ensure safe learning environments while serving as trusted law enforcement resources

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Winter Initiative Spotlight: Mental Health Support & What Help Looks Like in Fairfax County

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Fairfax County, VA- Each winter, we highlight initiatives that support community safety and well-being. This season, we are focusing on suicide prevention awareness and strengthening mental health resources for youth and adults. For this initiative, our Major Crimes Bureau is leading the effort. They handle every death investigation in Fairfax County, including suicide, which gives them a clear understanding of

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SRO Arrests Student for Possessing a Firearm at School

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Franconia Police District— A School Resource Officer (SRO) has arrested a 16-year-old student after being found in possession of a firearm on school property. Today, at 10:03 a.m., a student notified the SRO that a peer was in possession of a firearm at Edison High School. The SRO immediately began an investigation and requested additional officers and resources. Officers identified

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UPDATE: FCPS Assistant Principal Charged with Failing to Report

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West Springfield Police District – Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau have charged an Assistant Principal for failing to report a special education teacher’s assault of multiple students. After a thorough investigation, detectives determined that complaints of White Oaks Elementary teacher, Elizabeth Yoshimi Nagagata, 62, of Fairfax, assaulting multiple students were reported to White Oaks Elementary Assistant Principal Dana Chen,

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New School Year Alert: SROs Kick Off First Day of School

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Fairfax County, VA — As summer break ended this past weekend, it’s not just students and teachers who were gearing up for the new school year. The School Resource Officers (SROs) of the Fairfax County Police Department have been eagerly preparing to return to schools across the county. Since 1995, SROs have been instrumental in maintaining a safe and secure

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