Police Department

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Dedicated to the Community

The Arlington County Police Department wants those we serve to have pride that its police department is providing professional law enforcement services that reflect the values of our community. It is our goal to improve the overall quality of life in Arlington through our three key initiatives of crime prevention and control, transportation safety and community engagement. To achieve this, officers proactively patrol our neighborhoods to identify and prevent crime, use a two-pronged approach of education and enforcement to ensure the safety of all travelers on our roadways and work collaboratively with our community to build strong partnerships which are vital to public safety. We are committed to effectively communicating to ensure the public’s trust while being transparent and accountable with the Arlington community.

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Crime Prevention and Control

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Officers and detectives work to improve the overall quality of life in Arlington through crime prevention and reduction measures. In addition to active patrols throughout the County and comprehensive follow-up investigations, the Department participates in numerous crime prevention programs and develops unique initiatives to educate and inform the community. 

Crime Prevention and Safety Programs

Community Engagement

photo of officers and community members Our Community Engagement Philosophy
The Department is committed to working collaboratively with our diverse and inclusive community to ensure the safety of all who live, work, and visit Arlington County. Officers work to build and maintain partnerships with the youth, business, and residential communities to improve communication and address public safety concerns. 

Community Engagement 

Transportation Safety

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Ensuring the safety of all travelers while maintaining the safe and orderly flow of traffic is a top priority of the Department. We use a two-pronged approach to improving transportation safety – education and enforcement – and work collaboratively with other County agencies and community members to address areas of concern. 

Transportation Safety Programs and Information

Employee Wellness

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In 2021, Chief Penn reaffirmed the department's commitment to employee physical and mental health by establishing Employee Wellness and Safety as a fourth key initiative. The department continues to strengthen its commitment to ensuring staff have access to the wellness resources they need to succeed in their jobs. 

Employee Wellness & Safety

Chief Penn

Photo of Chief Penn in UniformMeet Chief Penn
Chief Andy Penn was appointed as the 8th leader of the Arlington County Police Department on June 4, 2021. He began his career as an Arlington patrol officer in 1992 and has over 30 years of experience providing professional law enforcement services to our community. As Chief, he has overseen a number of programs and initiatives in support of 21st century policing strategies, reaffirmed our commitment to employee physical and mental health and held engagement sessions to ensure we are providing law enforcement services that reflect the values of our community. Chief Penn strongly believes the department is at our best when we are working collaboratively with those we serve. He takes great pride in the relationships we’ve built throughout Arlington and our officers continue to work to build community trust with each and every interaction.

Chief Penn's Full Biography

 

 

Police News & Crime Reports


 

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