The Arlington County Police Department is committed to the safety of all who live, work or visit Arlington County. In addition to proactive patrols throughout the County, the Department also participates in numerous crime prevention programs and has developed unique initiatives to educate and inform the public.
Safety Programs
- Arlington Restaurant Initiative (ARI)
- A-SPAN: Ending homelessness in Arlington
- Child Safety Seat Inspections
- Citizen’s Police Academy (CPA)
- Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) | Factsheet
- Doorways for Women and Families
- Gang Activity
- Graffiti
- Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Campaigns
- Permanent Drug Take-Back Boxes
- PhotoRED – Red Light Enforcement Program
- Project Lifesaver
- Project Peace
- See Something, Say Something®
- SoberRide® Vehicle
- Summer Teen Enrichment Program (A.C. S.T.E.P.)
- Virginia Sex Offender Registry
- Vendor, Peddler, Canvasser Permits
- 9 P.M. Routine
Crime Prevention Information
- Bicycle Safety
- Carjacking
- Child Sexual Abuse
- Discussing Drugs With Your Children
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Activity
- False Alarm Enforcement
- Fraud
- Hate and Bias-Related Crimes
- Identity Theft
- Latchkey Children
- Pedestrian Safety
- Rape and Sexual Assault
- Residential Burglary
- Robbery
- Theft
- Request a Residential or Commercial Security Survey
Printable Safety Tips and Infographics
- Cyber Safety Tips
- Holiday Shopping Tips
- Avoiding Donation Scams
- Keeping children safe in large crowds
- Preventing Package Thefts
- Preventing Thefts from your Car
- See and Be Seen as you Commute
- Staying safe at college
- Personal Safety Tips
- Tips for Interacting with Law Enforcement
- Trail Safety Tips
- What to do when a school bus is stopped at a 4 way stop
- Back to School Safety Tips
- Reporting Suspicious Activity (Persons and Vehicles)
- Credit Card Skimmers
- Immigration and Local Law Enforcement Factsheet | en Español
- Permanent Drug Take-Back Boxes Flyer | en Español
- Arlington County Comprehensive Opioid Response Factsheet
- Meet the School Resource Officer (SRO) Unit Factsheet
- 9 P.M. Routine
