Category: Police
FCPD recruits former federal workers
The Fairfax County Police Department has launched a recruitment initiative aimed at attracting former federal employees interested in a career in public safety. FCPD is offering a $15,000 hiring bonus for new police officers. According to the police department, “Federal employees and other skilled professionals bring valuable expertise that aligns with the needs of the department, making … Continued
ICE agents arrest immigrants at Fairmont Gardens
ICE agents arrested six men outside Fairmont Gardens in Annandale this morning. The men were spotted walking down Little River Turnpike in handcuffs. The men were waiting for jobs. One was released because he had a work permit, says Nayely Lopez of FACETS who does outreach in Fairmont Gardens. The apartment community is home to … Continued
Property owners can now register security cameras with the police
The Fairfax County Police Department is launching Connect Fairfax, a new program aimed at improving public safety by allowing participants to register their security cameras. Connect Fairfax allows residents and commercial property owners to register their security cameras with the FCPD’s Real Time Crime Center via an online portal. Law enforcement can quickly use this information to … Continued
Sgt. Gehr named Mason Officer of the Year
The Mason Police District’s Citizen Advisory Committee named Sgt. Kevin Gehr the 2024 Office of the Year.
Learn about crime-fighting at the FCPD Community Police Academy
The Fairfax County Police Department invites residents to get a behind-the-scenes look at every aspect of policing by attending the Community Police Academy.
Police go after bad-driving ‘road sharks’
The Fairfax County Police Department’s fourth wave of its Road Shark traffic safety campaign resulted in over 7,000 citations and warnings between Aug. 5 and Aug. 11.
National Night Out fosters a positive relationship among the police and public
The Mason Police District had more than 40 community events on their agenda for National Night Out.
Help identify a man found deceased in Culmore
Fairfax County Police detectives are seeking the public’s help in identifying a man found deceased in an apartment building at the Olde Salem Village apartments in Culmore. They do not suspect foul play. On April 6, around 12:30 p.m., officers responded to the 6000 block of Argyle Drive for the report of an adult male … Continued
Police to offer safety tips at April 2 meeting
A recent brutal assault on a business owner in Annandale highlights the need for residents to learn how to protect themselves in scary situations. The Mason Police District’s Community Advisory Committee invites the community to a presentation on personal safety tips at its next meeting, Tuesday, April 2, at 7 p.m. The meeting will be … Continued
‘Road Shark’ targets aggressive drivers
Police issued nearly 5,700 citations and warnings in Fairfax County during the first wave of the 2024 Road Shark traffic safety campaign. That’s 1,990 more than the first Road Shark wave in 2023. Road Shark is coordinated by the Fairfax County Police Department in partnership with the Virginia State Police. The campaign focuses on enhancing … Continued
FCPD adopts remote restraint devices
Following a successful pilot program, the Fairfax County Police Department is rolling out BolaWrap so all 800 or so patrol officers across the county will have access to one of the devices. BolaWrap is a hand-held remote device used to safely restrain an individual so they can be safely taken into custody. When activated, the … Continued
Planning Commission approves expansion of Mason Police Station
s The Fairfax County Planning Commission on Jan. 24 approved a project to renovate and expand the Mason Police Station. The police station shares a building with the Mason Government Center at 6507 Columbia Pike. A temporary facility with a mobile office unit and a service vehicle canopy in the parking lot will be used … Continued
Former Mason police commander to head Major Crimes Bureau
Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis on Jan. 26 announced the promotion of Patrick Brusch, the former commander of the Mason Police District, to head the Major Crimes Bureau. Brusch was also promoted to the rank of major. Brush headed the Mason Police District since September 2023. Lt. Erin Weeks is serving as acting commander. … Continued
Police bring holiday gifts to kids in Culmore
Hundreds of kids at Culmore and Fairmont Gardens collected free holiday gifts donated by community members on Dec. 16 during the Mason Police District’s annual Gary Claus program. The event continued on Dec. 17 when the police distributed donated pajamas and socks at both locations. Gary Claus is named for Det. Gary Moore, who has … Continued
Police to expand license plate reader program
License plate readers have been so effective in helping Fairfax County Police catch criminals, the department plans to deploy more of them. The U.S. Department of Justice awarded Fairfax County a $136,270 grant to expand the program. The funds will be used by the police department to install additional license plate readers (LPRs) to combat … Continued