Officers from the Fairfax County Police Department, assisted by officers from the City of Alexandria, Arlington County, the City of Fairfax, Prince William County and from the Virginia State Police, will honorably escort Investigator Carlos Silva and his family to Dulles International airport for his final flight home to Brazil. The escort will depart from…
According to Animal Control Officers and the Fairfax County Wildlife Management Specialist, it is not unusual to see black bears at this time of year and residents should not panic or feel alarmed when they see one. A bear was spotted in the 1300 block of Trap Road, Vienna area at around 1 p.m. on…
The Fairfax County Police Department encourages residents to join us as we embark upon the World Police & Fire Games events beginning next week. The World Police & Fire Games celebrate the honor, courage, athleticism and camaraderie of first responders from around the world. The Games are expected to draw almost 10,000 athletes from police,…
Officers enrolled in this week’s Crisis Intervention team training course received a briefing on the Project Lifesaver program today. Project Lifesaver (administered by the Sheriff’s Office) assists families and caregivers of individuals with autism spectrum disorders, Down syndrome, Alzheimer’s disease and related conditions and disabilities. Project Lifesaver clients wear a wrist or ankle band that…
So far in 2015, there have been 26 suicides in Fairfax County, in addition to many attempts. There were 108 in 2014. Officers are on the front lines of this heartbreaking issue facing our community. Often, they find themselves speaking with those that have decided to end their lives; the words spoken have significant and…
Raccoons are nocturnal and primarily active at night; however, it is not uncommon to see a raccoon during the day in urban and suburban areas as they seek out food sources and denning areas. Simply seeing a raccoon during the day is not a sign of rabies. If you see a raccoon showing the following…
Twenty officers wore iPods and “heard voices” on Monday morning, June 8. With dark, whispering voices in their heads, officers were asked simple questions, performed tasks, and learned what many people with schizophrenia and other mental health issues live with. The exercise served as the introductory session for a week-long training, designed to provide…
Spring is the time when wildlife rehabilitators, Animal Control Officers, and animal caretakers receive the most calls about baby wildlife. In Fairfax County, raccoon kits or cubs are frequently found causing residents to seek help from wildlife professionals to treat or raise young raccoons that appear to be orphaned or abandoned. Although the urge to…
Fairfax County is home to an array of snake species, most of which are non-venomous and pose no threat to people. Some commonly found species of non-venomous snakes include the Eastern ratsnake, the Northern ring-necked snake, the Northern black racer, and the Eastern garter snake. These snakes are beneficial and hunt insects, birds and rodents.…
Motor Carrier Safety (MCS) officers from agencies across the region were out in full force at a multi-jurisdictional truck enforcement inspection event on Thursday, May 28 at E.C. Lawrence Park. Inspectors closely inspected every aspect involved in safe trucking; brakes, proper licensures, lighting and steering components. In just under four hours, officers checked 103 trucks;…
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Police received reports of bear sightings in the McLean area this morning. A black bear was reported feeding at a birdfeeder around 6 a.m. in a resident’s yard in the 7800 block of Langley Ridge Road. Another bear was spotted around 9:30 a.m. a few miles away in the 6600 block of Potomac River Road,…
