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  • FCPD Recap June 30, 2017

    FCPD Recap June 30, 2017

    Please have a safe and fun Fourth of July holiday weekend. If you find yourself in a situation where you would be impaired, we encourage you to take advantage of Sober Ride. Sober Ride is a program offered through the Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) and will be offering rides from Lyft between 7 p.m.,…

  • Teenaged Girl Fatally Struck by a Train at Bull Run Bridge near Clifton

    Detectives are investigating the death of a 13-year-old girl who was fatally struck by a train today, June 28, around 3 p.m. Our investigation determined the victim was hiking in the area of Bull Run Bridge, near Clifton, with two family members, a 13-year-old boy and a 22-year-old man. The two teens were walking on…

  • FCPD RECAP Wednesday, May 17

    FCPD RECAP Wednesday, May 17

    ALCOHOL ENFORCEMENT There will be two sobriety checkpoints this week. Please drive sober and stay safe! McLean Police District – Thursday, May 18 between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m. Mason Police District – Saturday, May 20 between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m. SULLY DISTRICT STATION LARCENIES: 5200 block of Braywood Drive, license plate from vehicle…

  • Perils of the College Drinking Culture Program Held at Langley HS

    Perils of the College Drinking Culture Program Held at Langley HS

    Second Lieutenant Dan Pang joined other panelists at Langley High School on May 15th to discuss the documentary film “HAZE” and answer questions from Langley seniors about the dangers of underage drinking. The program, Perils of the College Drinking Culture, was held during the school day and was put on by the Unified Prevention Coalition…

  • Fairfax County Recognized as Leader in Improving Neighborhood Communication with Nextdoor

    Fairfax County Recognized as Leader in Improving Neighborhood Communication with Nextdoor

    Today, the Fairfax County Police Department was recognized as a leader for its efforts in strengthening communication and collaboration amongst neighbors and police to build safer communities on Nextdoor, the private social network for neighborhoods. Since partnering with the neighborhood social network a year ago, Fairfax County has become the fastest growing county using Nextdoor…

  • Join Our Ranks! #BeFCPD

    Join Our Ranks! #BeFCPD

    Today, we are launching our #BeFCPD recruiting campaign. We are currently hiring Police Officers, Animal Protection Police Officers and Crossing Guards. As one of the largest law enforcement agencies in Virginia, the Fairfax County Police Department offers multiple career tracks and ample opportunity for promotion. Our eight patrol districts cover a diverse area, from urban…

  • Media Advisory: Encouraging Teens to Take the Pledge #PhonesDownTouchDown

    Media Advisory: Encouraging Teens to Take the Pledge #PhonesDownTouchDown

    Officers from the Traffic Division will speak to teens about the dangers of distracted driving at this week’s Student Advisory Committee Meeting, hosted at Woodson High School. Student delegations from the county’s 25 high schools will be in attendance. Crash Reconstruction Detective Justin Grimm will explain the dynamics of a 2013 fatal pedestrian crash; Captain…

  • Police to Encourage Schoolchildren They Can Be Peacemakers at CHALK4PEACE Event

    Police to Encourage Schoolchildren They Can Be Peacemakers at CHALK4PEACE Event

    Mount Vernon Police District – This Friday, police officers from the Mount Vernon station will participate in Groveton Elementary School’s eighth annual CHALK4PEACE event. This global campaign provides schoolchildren an opportunity to artistically express what peace means to them and the importance of their role in building peace within their community and around the world.…

  • Sharing Pokemon Go Safety Tips

    Pokémon GO has become hugely popular and we understand you gotta catch’em all. While you’re out looking for Pikachu and Hitmonchan we want you to be safe. The Fairfax County Police Department encourages everyone to stay alert. Rattatas are everywhere, but so are other pedestrians, bicyclists and drivers. The county also has numerous Pokestops which…

  • Fairfax County Domestic Violence Partnership with Law Enforcement Shows Success after One Year

    Fairfax County Domestic Violence Partnership with Law Enforcement Shows Success after One Year

      In July 2015, the Fairfax County Police Department partnered with the Fairfax County Office for Women & Domestic and Sexual Violence Services and two local nonprofit groups, Shelter House Inc. and Bethany House of Northern Virginia, to implement the Maryland Model Lethality Assessment Program (LAP). The LAP is a nationally-recognized, evidence-based program with demonstrated…

  • A Safer Place for Face-to-Face Purchase Exchanges

    A Safer Place for Face-to-Face Purchase Exchanges

    Online purchases are a part of modern society. While many items are shipped to consumers’ homes, other purchases require a face-to-face meeting. This can put consumers in a vulnerable position and create opportunities for criminals. Unfortunately, police respond to numerous reports of robberies, assaults and thefts throughout the year as people who just want to…