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  • Ex-Healthcare Executive Arrested for Unlawful Filming in Tysons

    McLean Police District – Detectives from our Tysons Urban Team (TUT), with assistance from our Major Crimes Bureau and the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Police Department, have arrested a 44-year-old man accused of unlawfully recording multiple victims, including a juvenile, in the Tysons area. On August 16 and 17 at 12:30 p.m., officers responded to…

  • 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…

  • FCPD’s LPR Technology Leads to the Recovery of 500 Stolen Vehicles

    FCPD’s LPR Technology Leads to the Recovery of 500 Stolen Vehicles

    Fairfax County, VA— The Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) continues to demonstrate how technology-driven policing is enhancing public safety across our community. Through the strategic use of License Plate Reader (LPR) technology, officers and analysts have successfully recovered more than 500 stolen vehicles since November 2022, returning property to victims while disrupting criminal activity throughout…

  • Man Arrested After Burglarizing Church in Fairfax Station

    West Springfield Police District— In less than 24-hours a man has been arrested for a burglary at a Fairfax Station church. On April 23, at 10 a.m., officers responded to the 4900 block of Ox Road for a burglary at the church. Officers learned that a suspect forced entry into the church by breaking a…

  • Officers Arrest Wanted Man After Suspect Sprays Officers with Bear Spray

    Officers Arrest Wanted Man After Suspect Sprays Officers with Bear Spray

    Mount Vernon Police District – Officers from our Mount Vernon District Station arrested a wanted man after he fled following a License Plate Reader (LPR) alert in Hybla Valley. On March 20 at 1:39 p.m., officers received an LPR alert associated with a vehicle connected to a man wanted on multiple felony warrants. Officers located the…

  • FCPD Launches Drone as First Responder Program to Enhance Emergency Response

    FCPD Launches Drone as First Responder Program to Enhance Emergency Response

    Fairfax County, VA – The Fairfax County Police Department has launched its Drone as First Responder (DFR) program, an initiative designed to enhance emergency response and improve situational awareness for first responders. Operated from FCPD’s Real Time Crime Center (RTCC), DFR drones provide rapid aerial views of incidents, giving officers and first responders valuable information…

  • Detectives Nail Down Suspect in Rose Hill Tool Theft

    Detectives Nail Down Suspect in Rose Hill Tool Theft

    Franconia Police District – Detectives from our Criminal Investigations Division, with assistance from the Auto Crimes Enforcement (ACE) Unit, have arrested a man connected to a theft from a vehicle in Rose Hill. On December 30, 2025, officers responded to a larceny from a vehicle in the 4500 block of Roundhill Road in Rose Hill.…

  • License Plate Reader Technology Helps Locate 50 Missing Persons Since November 2022

    Fairfax County, VA— The Fairfax County Police Department continues to see measurable success from its License Plate Reader (LPR) program, which has proven to be a valuable tool in locating missing persons and supporting investigations. Most recently, on December 19, at 5:20 a.m., an officer near the intersection of Route 50 and Galesbury Lane in…

  • RTCC Uses Integrated Cameras to Identify Suspect from Stolen Vehicle

    RTCC Uses Integrated Cameras to Identify Suspect from Stolen Vehicle

    Reston Police District— Patrol officers with the assistance of detectives from the Auto Crimes Enforcement Unit (ACE) and Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) have arrested a man after he stole a vehicle on November 23 in Reston. On November 24, at 12:35 p.m., detectives from our ACE unit responded to the 1600 block of Reston…

  • Real Time Crime Center Helps Locate Missing Elderly Couple in North Carolina

    West Springfield Police District – Officers from the West Springfield District, along with the Real Time Crime Center (RTCC), worked together to bring an elderly couple home safely after they were reported missing from their residence. On November 3, officers responded to the 8800 block of Hayload Court near West Springfield for a welfare check on…

  • FCPD’s Use of LPR Helps Locate 3 Missing People in One Day

    Fairfax County, VA –FCPD continues to see remarkable success with its use of License Plate Reader (LPR) technology in locating missing people. These recoveries also highlight the critical role of the Real Time Crime Center, which provided vital support in coordinating swift patrol responses. On Sunday, June 15, LPR systems played a pivotal role in…

  • Inside the FCPD’s Real Time Crime Center – Enhancing Safety with Technology

    Inside the FCPD’s Real Time Crime Center – Enhancing Safety with Technology

    Fairfax County, VA – The Fairfax County Police Department’s Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) is leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance public safety across the National Capital Region. From locating suspects to assisting in safer community interactions, the RTCC plays a vital role in real-time policing every day. Who We Are Established in April 2024, the…