The Police department canteen truck has been helping officers in the field for many years. The purpose of the canteen was a vehicle that could respond to a major scene or long standing event, with food and refreshments for officers. This is the third and smallest vehicle of the canteen trucks. The canteen has been a great resource for the
Read moreNational Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods a safer, better place to live. Together, we are making that happen. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community and provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together
Read moreSoon after taking office as Chief of Police, Colonel Edwin C. Roessler Jr. requested the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) conduct an extensive review of the Use-of-Force Policy and Practice Review of the Fairfax County Police Department. The review concentrated on the Police Department’s policies, procedures, directives, and training materials and curricula related to use-of-force. Today, Colonel Roessler is announcing that
Read moreAs the school year comes to a close, it’s nice to recognize there are essential personnel who help to make sure the school day starts and finishes in a safe manner. A grateful parent wrote to us about the outstanding job that crossing guard Leslie Bazemore does at her post in front of Rolling Valley Elementary School in Springfield. “Ms.
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