Around 9:15 p.m. on Tuesday, September 16, a 20-year old man was in a parked car with several other individuals in the 11500 block of Fairfax Station Road. Someone in the car displayed a handgun and took money and property from the victim. The victim then exited the car and the suspects drove away. The victim…
The Law Enforcement Challenge is a competition between law enforcement agencies and is coordinated by the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police. The program is supported by a grant from the Department of Motor Vehicles: Virginia Highway Safety Office with additional support from private entities. The main areas of focus include enforcing laws and educating…
“He told me it was going to be OK; and it was.” “When timing was crucial, they kept me calm.” “I was a person; not just another job.” Five former trauma patients met with members of the Fairfax County Helicopter Division this week and delivered words of appreciation and gratitude to the men and woman that…
Recently an internal message was sent to police commanders describing inconsistencies in articles and adornments that officers are displaying on their exterior vests. The message addressed an issue that officers were wearing unapproved items on uniforms prior to the establishment of a formal agency policy on the matter. Unfortunately, this created an unintentional perception that American…
The FCPD has been hearing from concerned parents in certain areas of our County this week about perceived changes in school crossing guard procedures. Please allow us to help clarify the matter. Our primary concern has always been the safe crossing of walking students and our program has not changed. Crossing Guards are not sworn…
The Fairfax County Deer Management Archery Program begins Saturday, Sept. 6 and runs through Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015. Under the oversight of the Fairfax County Police Department in collaboration with the Fairfax County Park Authority and the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority, the archery program is conducted in parks and other locations in Fairfax County.…
Fairfax County Police urge motorists to be extra vigilant for pedestrians and bicyclists as county schools resume classes Tuesday, September 2. Commuters should expect increased congestion throughout the week and build time into their schedules to accommodate for the traditionally heavy time period. Residents may also notice police officers posted in school zones and near…
Thank you to all who joined us at the 35th Annual Mid-Atlantic Police Motorcycle Competition last weekend at the Dulles Expo Center. Your presence and support was very much appreciated by all. The Fairfax County Police Motor Squad, visiting agencies, and the public helped to raise $7,500. for the Make A Wish foundation. Due to…
“Slow Down: You Live Here. We Live Here” The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, FCPD leaders and dozens of homeowner association and Neighborhood Watch residents gathered today to kick off a new community-wide speed initiative at the FCPD driver training track in Chantilly. The new campaign “Slow Down: You Live Here. We Live Here” effort…
NEW Explorer Post Offered in South County Teens and their parents are invited to learn more about Fairfax County Police Explorer programs at upcoming informational meetings to be held in September 2014. In addition to Post #1742, a new chapter begins this year that will better serve teens in the southern end of Fairfax County,…
Mason Police District – Traffic Safety Officers are meeting with all Fairfax County school crossing guards and providing a “best practices safety training” this week. The training is being held to update the almost 100 crossing guards on clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities, as well as to provide new uniforms and equipment including…
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Take the family to the Dulles Expo Center, 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly 20151, this Friday and Saturday and see officers from the Fairfax County Police Motor Squad participate with motorcycle officers from around the country and Canada as they display their skills and abilities in the oldest, longest running…
