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  • Protect Yourself from Deer Crashes This Fall

    Protect Yourself from Deer Crashes This Fall

    Fall is breeding season for deer, and you can expect to see more of them on our roads. Please be aware that deer are unpredictable and crashes with them are a safety concern. There are hundreds of reportable accidents involving deer in the county and more than half of our annual crashes occur during the…

  • Pedestrians and dogs walk along a sidewalk beside a wet roadway on a rainy day in Fairfax County.

    Pedestrian Safety Month: Look Out for Each Other on Fairfax County Roads

    Fairfax County, VA – October is Pedestrian Safety Month, and the Fairfax County Police Department is reminding drivers and pedestrians that everyone plays a role in keeping our roads safe. Whether you’re walking through a neighborhood, crossing a busy intersection, or driving along one of Fairfax County’s roadways, staying alert and following the rules of…

  • FCPD Recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month

    Fairfax County, VA – October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to recognize survivors, raise awareness, support victims, and come together as a community to promote safety, prevention, and accountability. Domestic violence can affect every part of a person’s life, including their physical and emotional safety, relationships, finances, home, and daily routines. Responding to…

  • Shorter Days Ahead: Stay Alert, Stay Visible

    Shorter Days Ahead: Stay Alert, Stay Visible

    Fairfax County, VA – Fall is here, bringing cooler temperatures, changing leaves, and shorter days. As daylight hours decrease, many morning and evening commutes will take place in lower-light conditions. The Fairfax County Police Department is reminding drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists that reduced visibility can make it harder to see and be seen on our…

  • Two Wheels, One Road: Motorcycle Safety Is Everyone’s Responsibility

    Two Wheels, One Road: Motorcycle Safety Is Everyone’s Responsibility

    Fairfax County, VA – Whether you are behind the handlebars or behind the wheel, paying attention, following traffic laws, and looking out for one another can help prevent serious crashes. The Fairfax County Police Department is reminding drivers and motorcyclists that motorcycle safety is a shared responsibility. For Motorcyclists Gear up every time. Wear a…

  • Before Summer Signs Off: Stay Safe This Labor Day Weekend

    Before Summer Signs Off: Stay Safe This Labor Day Weekend

    Fairfax County, VA – With Labor Day just days away, the Fairfax County Police Department is sharing safety tips to help residents enjoy the holiday weekend safely as summer comes to a close. Heading to an Event? Celebrating at Home? Going on Vacation? Celebrating on Water? Our Marine Patrol Unit will be actively patrolling waterways to ensure the…

  • LPR and Drone Technology Leads Officers to Multiple Arrests

    LPR and Drone Technology Leads Officers to Multiple Arrests

    Fairfax County, VA — Fairfax County Police officers recently utilized license plate reader (LPR) technology and a drone to locate wanted suspects, recover a stolen vehicle, and make multiple arrests. In three separate incidents, officers acted on real-time alerts from Flock Safety LPR cameras to quickly identify and locate vehicles connected to criminal activity. West…

  • From Fairfax County to Phoenix: FCPD’s Real Time Crime Center Takes the National Stage

    Fairfax County, VA – Last week, members of our Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) attended the National Real Time Crime Center Association (NRTCCA) Conference in Phoenix, AZ. FCPD was represented in conference leadership, educational discussions, and on the exhibition floor. Major Hudson Bull, who serves as the Commander of RTCC and as Business Director on…

  • Caught in the Chat: Undercover Operation Leads to 9 Arrests

    Fairfax County, VA – A proactive enforcement operation led by the Fairfax County Police Department’s Major Crimes Bureau’s Child Exploitation Unit (CEXU) resulted in the arrest of nine men, the majority of whom traveled to Fairfax County intending to engage in criminal encounters with minors. During the online operation, detectives posed as juveniles to identify individuals…

  • No Slithering Out of This One: Three Suspects Charged in Reptile Case

    Fairfax County, VA –Detectives from our Criminal Investigations Division (CID) have charged three suspects in connection with a series of organized thefts targeting reptiles. On May 21 at 7:00 p.m., officers responded to Petco located at 6612 Richmond Highway in Groveton regarding a larceny. The complainant reported that two suspects entered the business and stole…

  • FCPD’s 3rd Annual Threat Assessment and Management Symposium Brings National Experts Together to Prevent Targeted Violence

    FCPD’s 3rd Annual Threat Assessment and Management Symposium Brings National Experts Together to Prevent Targeted Violence

    Fairfax County, VA – Our Threat Assessment and Management (TAM) unit hosted its 3rd Annual TAM Symposium August 3-4. The event focused on preventing targeted violence and brought together 237 professionals and law enforcement leaders from 74 agencies nationwide. Presentations and special appearances included: The symposium was established in 2024 “to bring professionals and disciplines…

  • Closing Out a Safe July: FCPD’s Summer Crime Prevention Initiative Results

    Fairfax County, VA – In July, FCPD officers removed 63 impaired drivers and issued hundreds of traffic charges for unsafe driving as part of the Summer Crime Prevention Initiative, including 86 speeding charges, 96 reckless driving charges, 63 failure to obey highway signs charges, and 26 hands-free cellphone violations. This year’s initiative was centered on…