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  • New School Year Alert: SROs Kick Off First Day of School

    New School Year Alert: SROs Kick Off First Day of School

    Fairfax County, VA — As summer break ended this past weekend, it’s not just students and teachers who were gearing up for the new school year. The School Resource Officers (SROs) of the Fairfax County Police Department have been eagerly preparing to return to schools across the county. Since 1995, SROs have been instrumental in…

  • Steering Fairfax County Toward Safer Roads: Wave 4 Road Shark Results

    Steering Fairfax County Toward Safer Roads: Wave 4 Road Shark Results

    Fairfax County, VA – The Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) has successfully wrapped up the fourth wave of our “Road Shark” traffic safety campaign. Working with the Virginia State Police, our officers issued over 7,000 citations and warnings between August 5 and August 11, targeting reckless driving and other dangerous behaviors in traffic-heavy areas. So…

  • FCPD’s TAC Medic Unit: A Lifesaving Force in High-Risk Operations

    FCPD’s TAC Medic Unit: A Lifesaving Force in High-Risk Operations

    Fairfax County, VA – The Fairfax County Police Department’s Tactical (TAC) Medic Unit is a highly specialized team dedicated to providing critical medical support in some of the most dangerous and high-stakes situations. Who We Are: The TAC Medic Program has been active since the 1990s, however, it was not staffed by full-time medics until…

  • Dale City Man Found with Drugs, Firearms, and an Extensive Shoe Collection

    The following release is from the Department of Justice U.S. Attorney’s Office Eastern District of Virginia. ALEXANDRIA, Va. – A Dale City man pled guilty today to possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine using and carrying a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime. According to court…

  • Work from Home or ‘Work from Hoax’? FCPD Gives Tips to Avoid Employment Scams

    Work from Home or ‘Work from Hoax’? FCPD Gives Tips to Avoid Employment Scams

    Fairfax County, VA – FCPD’s Financial Crimes Unit is working to ensure community members have the knowledge to avoid employment scammers looking to take advantage of job seekers. What is an Employment Scam? Employment scammers post advertisements for fake jobs on common career sites including Indeed, Monster, Careerbuilder, social media platforms, and through emails. These…

  • Assault Suspect Arrested After Victims Fought Back; Detectives Seek Additional Victims

    Assault Suspect Arrested After Victims Fought Back; Detectives Seek Additional Victims

    Reston Police District – Yesterday morning officers arrested a man who attempted to sexually assault a victim in Reston. Yesterday at 5:26 a.m., officers responded to an apartment complex near Charter Oak Court in Reston for an attempted sexual assault. The suspect gained entry through an unlocked door and entered the victim’s bedroom while they…

  • Fairfax County Chief Kevin Davis Announces Deputy Chief and Major Promotions

    Fairfax County Chief Kevin Davis Announces Deputy Chief and Major Promotions

    Fairfax County, VA – FCPD is proud to announce the promotions of Kevin Shaw to the rank of Deputy Chief, as well as Joanna Culkin and Shannon Massey to the rank of Major.  “Good leadership is crucial to any successful organization. These leaders have displayed dedication, expertise, and commitment to our community and exemplify the values…

  • Fairfax County Police Department Releases Q1 2024 Crime Report

    Fairfax County Police Department Releases Q1 2024 Crime Report

    Fairfax County, VA – With the recent release of the First Quarter Crime Report by the Major Cities Chiefs Association (MCCA), spotlighting the nation’s 70 largest police departments across key crime categories, including Homicide, Rape, Robbery, and Aggravated Assault, we proudly affirm that Fairfax County retains its distinction as the safest jurisdiction of its size. In the MCCA’s…

  • Riding in Formation: FCPD’s Motor Squad

    Riding in Formation: FCPD’s Motor Squad

    Fairfax County, VA – A day in the life of FCPD’s Motor Squad looks like this: cruising down the highway on a motorcycle, with the wind rushing past, all while keeping a watchful eye on the streets for traffic violations or any sign of trouble. What is the Motor Squad? Fairfax County’s Motor Squad is…

  • The Commencement of Seasoned Officers: FCPD’s “Option 5” Graduation

    The Commencement of Seasoned Officers: FCPD’s “Option 5” Graduation

    Fairfax County, VA – After completing 8-weeks of training, experienced officers are graduating Option 5 and starting their assignments in Fairfax County. Twenty-one graduates from 10 different agencies walked across the stage today to be congratulated by their department’s Chief of Police. Amidst the diversity of experiences these officers bring, their integration into FCPD marks…

  • What is ‘National Prescription Drug Take Back Day’ and How Can I Participate?

    What is ‘National Prescription Drug Take Back Day’ and How Can I Participate?

    Fairfax County, VA – On Saturday, April 27, FCPD is joining law enforcement agencies across the country to collect and dispose of unused and expired prescription drugs in our communities. Medications that linger inside medicine cabinets increase risks of misuse, accidental ingestion, and environmental contamination. In response to these challenges, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)…

  • FCPD Detectives Take a Stand Against Child Abuse

    FCPD Detectives Take a Stand Against Child Abuse

    Fairfax County, VA –The FCPD’s specialized Child Abuse Squad works hard, every day to protect children across Fairfax County. They not only work criminal cases, but partner with social workers, medical professionals, and legal experts, to break cycles of abuse and promote child safety in our community. Who We Are: Formed in January 1985 as the “Child Services Unit” with…