Our Mission

The mission of the Alexandria Police Department is to provide competent, courteous, professional and community oriented police services. We are committed to maintaining and enhancing a strong and productive partnership with the community to continue to reduce crime and improve the quality of life in all of Alexandria's neighborhoods. We are dedicated to protecting life and property while assuring fair and equal treatment to everyone.

Alexandria maintains a modern, highly trained, technically skilled, energetic, diverse and well-equipped police department, with a current authorized strength of 320 sworn and 138 civilian employees. Our staff provides courteous, efficient and timely service to residents, visitors and businesses in our City.

The Alexandria Police Department has been internationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) since 1986 and was reaccredited in 1991, 1996, 2001, 2004 and 2007. This is a significant accomplishment for the men and women of the department. CALEA accreditation is a rigorous and difficult process that, if achieved, affirms the professional status of law enforcement agencies worldwide.

Found Property

Pursuant to the provision of section 4-1-16 of the code of the City of Alexandria, the Alexandria Police Department located at 2003 Mill Road, Alexandria, VA 22314 is now in possession of unclaimed bicycles, mopeds, lawn equipment, money, scooters, and other items. All persons having valid claim to the property should file a claim to the property with reasonable proof of ownership or the items will be sold, destroyed, converted or donated. For a complete listing click here and contact the Police Property Unit at (703) 838-4709.

Alexandria Police Youth Camp 5th Annual Send a Kid to Camp Golf Classic

On September 29, 2010, the 5th Annual Send a Kid to Camp Golf Classic will be held at Old Hickory Golf Club in Woodbridge, Virginia. All are welcome. Proceeds from the event will provide opportunities for Alexandria City youth to attend summer camp. To learn more about the event click here. If you would like to register for the event, click here.

Officers Honored by Alexandria Optimist Club

On June 23, at approximately 12:13 a.m., Police received a call for a car crash. The caller reported the car was on fire with the occupant trapped inside.

Officer Humberto “Alex” Trapero and Sergeant Christopher Flood were first on the scene. They found a car in a yard, smashed against a tree and on fire. The car’s engine was fully engulfed in flames. The fire was creeping outside and crawling up the driver’s side of the car. The driver was visible through the smoke, but was not moving.

Heedless of their own safety, Officer Trapero and Sergeant Flood approached the heat and growing flames to rescue the driver. They discovered the car doors were locked. The driver was not responsive. Officer Trapero retrieved a pry bar from his cruiser and smashed through the passenger side window. Together, Officer Trapero and Sergeant Flood dragged the unconscious driver out the passenger door. As they removed the driver, a small explosion threw debris which hit Officer Trapero on the head and back. This did not stop him or Sergeant Flood from moving the driver to safety behind some cars parked nearby.

After the driver had been transported to Inova Alexandria Hospital, Sergeant Flood noticed he had sustained minor burns to his face. Officer Trapero found lacerations on one of his arms. Neither chose to report these injuries, considering them to be insignificant. Their injuries are proof of the danger they overcame. They deliberately placed themselves at great personal risk to rescue a stranger in need.

For their brave and selfless acts, Sergeant Flood and Officer Trapero were honored by the Alexandria Optimist Club on July 28 in a ceremony held at Belle Haven Country Club.

New Technology: Online Crime Mapping

The Alexandria Police Department has launched a new searchable online crime database through crimereports.com. The crimereports.com Web site was developed to help residents visualize and understand crime in their communities. Through the Alexandria Police Department’s partnership with crimereports.com, residents will be able to search and view Alexandria crime data using an online Geographic Information System. To access this new application, please click here or click on the "Crime Mapping" link below.

Crime Information

Northern Virginia Comprehensive Gang Assessment 2003-2008

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CAREER

The next exam for Police Officer I will be held on Saturday, July 31, 2010. Applications must be submitted by close of business on June 30, 2010. Please apply online at alexandriava.gov/jobs.

The Alexandria Police Department is currently accepting applications for the following positions: Property Clerk, Special Police Officer and Part-time Records Clerk. Please apply online at alexandriava.gov/jobs.

The Alexandria Police Department is currently hiring Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) certified law enforcement officers.

The Police Department is located at 2003 Mill Road. The telephone number for police emergencies is 911.
For non-emergency calls and general information, please call 703-838-4444 or the Department's TDD line at 703.838.4896.