So far in 2015, there have been 26 suicides in Fairfax County, in addition to many attempts. There were 108 in 2014. Officers are on the front lines of this heartbreaking issue facing our community. Often, they find themselves speaking with those that have decided to end their lives; the words spoken have significant and serious consequences. A new class
Read moreRaccoons are nocturnal and primarily active at night; however, it is not uncommon to see a raccoon during the day in urban and suburban areas as they seek out food sources and denning areas. Simply seeing a raccoon during the day is not a sign of rabies. If you see a raccoon showing the following signs that indicate a sick
Read moreAnimal Control Officers distributed rabies information to residents in the Kings Park area today after a man was attacked by a rabid raccoon in the 5300 block of Kings Park Drive on Sunday, June 7. A man was working in his garden around 12:30 p.m. when a raccoon quietly approached him from behind and viciously bit him causing almost
Read moreTwenty officers wore iPods and “heard voices” on Monday morning, June 8. With dark, whispering voices in their heads, officers were asked simple questions, performed tasks, and learned what many people with schizophrenia and other mental health issues live with. The exercise served as the introductory session for a week-long training, designed to provide officers with a broader perspective
Read moreSpring is the time when wildlife rehabilitators, Animal Control Officers, and animal caretakers receive the most calls about baby wildlife. In Fairfax County, raccoon kits or cubs are frequently found causing residents to seek help from wildlife professionals to treat or raise young raccoons that appear to be orphaned or abandoned. Although the urge to rescue baby animals is well-intended,
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