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Divisions
The City of Falls Church Police Department was formed in 1948. It has 32 sworn law enforcement officers and is divided into 5 functional components:
Animal Control, Investigations, Parking Enforcement, Traffic Enforcement, and Uniform Patrol.
The Police Department also provides a School Resource Officer at Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School and George Mason High School. Read about our different divisions below.
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Animal Control
Review information about our Animal Control Department.
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Communications & Dispatch
This division is typically the first contact the public has with the department when requesting police services.
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Community Services Unit
Learn about our community services unit.
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Criminal Investigations
The criminal investigations unit investigates all major crimes in the City of Falls Church.
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Emergency Management
Explore information about emergency management.
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Fire Marshal
The Fire Marshal is a sworn law enforcement division of the police department and is responsible for enforcing the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code.
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Hacker Unit
The Falls Church Police Department works with area taxi drivers, also known as "hackers," to ensure they meet the requirements for obtaining hack permit.
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Parking Enforcement
Read about the parking enforcement.
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Records
Records personnel assist residents seeking copies of accident reports, criminal history requests, and information on all reports taken by officers.
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School Resources
The School Resource Officer is assigned to the city's middle and high schools to act as a resource for students, parents, and staff.
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Traffic Calming & Enforcement
The Traffic Enforcement Officer and Uniform Patrol officers investigate accidents and handle traffic direction, control, and enforcement.