Fairfax County Police Department News

McLean Police District – A man was safely taken into custody following a 5-hour barricade that ended around 2:30 p.m. yesterday afternoon in a Merrifield neighborhood.  On Thursday around 8:40 a.m., officers from the McLean Police District were called to the 9000 block of Piney Grove in Merrifield for the report of a man who exposed himself to a group of

Fairfax, VA- The FCPD is proud to provide an abundance of opportunities to support and guide our youth on the pathway to success in Fairfax County. The Public Safety Cadet program provides leadership, ethics, and career preparation training to young women and men with an interest in a career in law enforcement. Participating in the cadet program provides invaluable experience,

Franconia Police District – Following a lengthy negotiation, members of FCPD’s Crisis Negotiation Team persuaded a man, who had been threatening to jump from a parking garage roof, to step down. Just after 3 p.m. yesterday, officers from our Franconia District responded to a suicidal man ready to jump from the roof of a parking garage in the Springfield Mall. Quick-thinking

Fairfax County – The Fairfax County Police Department actively engages with the community by participating in and hosting a variety of events. These include police district station events, community meetings, and ongoing programs. Getting involved in your community provides numerous benefits, including enhancing public safety, preventing crime, and fostering stronger relationships with your local first responders. Check out some of

Fairfax, VA – The Major Cities Chiefs Association (MCCA) has released their Mid-Year Crime Report, ranking the nation’s 70 largest police departments by the four crime categories that typically define jurisdictional public safety: Homicide, Rape, Robbery and Aggravated Assault. When all MCCA police departments are ranked by violent crime rating, we are proud to say Fairfax County remains the safest jurisdiction