Looking for something a little different this Halloween? Head to the Fairfax County Animal Shelter for the Family Halloween Adopt-a-thon, Thursday, Oct. 30 – Sunday, Nov. 2. Adoption fees for black and/or orange animals of any kind will be waived and all adoption fees will be half-off. More than 40 cats and kittens, 25…
Walk with Us; Bring Your Dog 8TH Annual K-9 Krawl October 18; Recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month Saturday, October 18, 2014 Check-in begins at 8:30am FCPD K-9 Unit demo at 8:45am Walk begins at 9:00am Fairfax County Government Center (parking lot C) The Fairfax County Police Department K-9 Krawl 5K will take place on Saturday,…
Police Department Seeks National Accreditation with Prestigious Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) was founded in 1979 by a grant authorized by the United States Department of Justice which enabled the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives,…
The Fairfax County Police Department convened a meeting to discuss the increase in heroin overdoses and possible strategic initiatives to educate the community as to the serious dangers of the drug. Representatives from the Office of Crime and Narcotics were joined by the Commonwealth’s Attorney, Raymond F. Morrogh, representatives from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the…
Speed Campaign Continues The new Fairfax County speed initiative continued on Wednesday, October 8, with a community kick off at Braddock Hall. Braddock Road Supervisor, John C. Cook, police commanders from the Traffic Unit and the West Springfield Police District demonstrated new, electronic speed detection devices for dozens of homeowner association leaders and answered questions…
One year after beginning the Just Ask Prevention Project to help educate and curb teen sex trafficking, Detective Bill Woolf, of the Human Trafficking Unit, offers a brief synopsis of the issue. There is also a new public service announcement that aims to inform and educate teens, parents, and the broader community. This new video was…
The Fairfax County Police Department joins other community partners in observing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The commemorative month began in 1989 to recognize and remember those that have been impacted by domestic violence as well as those who have stepped in to help end it. In 2013, the police department received over 11,000…
Fair Oaks District – The Northern Virginia Human Trafficking Task Force met today and shared results of their “Just Ask” Prevention Project, one year after launching an innovative outreach and enforcement program. The Task Force was awarded a million dollars towards enforcement and community education of human trafficking crimes and how to recognize and…
Mason Police District – Fairfax County Police Detectives are seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect responsible for a commercial robbery at 5505 Leesburg Pike. On Monday September 29, at approximately 9:09 pm, a woman entered the Vocelli Pizza restaurant, displayed a handgun and demanded money. The suspect took cash and fled on foot. The…
The Fairfax County archery program is now underway. Hunters are in select parks throughout the County. Watch this short video featuring Dr. Katherine Edwards, Wildlife Specialist, as she describes the importance of the County’s deer management program; http://youtu.be/lyCcOeTNuqQ More information is available at http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/living/animals/wildlife/management/deer-management.htm.
Help prevent prescription drug abuse, accidental poisoning, and protect the environment. Drop off medicines anonymously at the following locations: Fair Oaks District Station; 12300 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy., Fairfax Franconia District Station; 121 Franconia Road, Alexandria McLean District Station; 1437 Balls Hill Road, McLean Mount Vernon District Station; 2511 Parkers Lane, Alexandria Reston District Station;…
Dear Community Members, I have received a great deal of feedback from the community and your local Board of Supervisors members regarding traffic congestion in and around certain schools since the start of the school year. I share your concerns over the safety of your children, pedestrians, and commuters in these areas and have discussed…
