A New Era in Fairfax County Public Safety

The new Fairfax County Public Safety Headquarters is now open after many years of planning and building. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held this morning to mark the official move from the Massey Building to the new facility on Government Center Parkway. The Massey Building has served as the headquarters for the Fairfax County Police and Fire Departments for over 40 years. The new Public Safety Headquarters is an eight story, 274,000 square foot building, and will house nearly 400 police department employees.   It will also be home to public resources, including our department’s Central Records, Fingerprinting, and the False Alarm Reduction Unit.

Employees and visitors can expect to see enhanced security measures that will safeguard the public, and the men and women who work in the building.  All the bureaus and divisions within the police department are slowly phasing over to the new building through the end of the year. During the week of December 15^th, our Central Records will be moving into the Public Safety Headquarters.  This section offers many resources for citizens in need of copies of police reports, as well as of fingerprinting, criminal record checks, and expungement requests.

The new site is also home to police and fire memorials. They are prominently displayed in front of the building to honor the men and women who have fallen in the line of duty. The side-by-side memorials signify the unity and brotherhood with our public safety partners.

 

Visitors can also spend time in our police museum which is incorporated throughout the building. It offers an unique experience with artifacts and historical memorabilia that memorializes our robust history of public service.

Along with the move comes some new green features integrated into the building.  Officers, staff, and visitors will see green roofs, eco-smart environmental controls, rain water harvesting, and energy efficient LED lighting throughout the building.

12099 Government Center Parkway

Fairfax, Va 22035

Please visit https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police/services/records-check.htm for more information about our Central Records.

In terms of the Massey Building, it has been slated to be demolished in the near future.  The following demolition schedule has been established:

Hazmat Testing/ Analysis – February 2018

Massey Building vacated – August 2018

Demolition Design and Drawings – Spring 2018

Start Demolition – Summer/Fall 2018

Demolition & Site Restoration Complete – Fall 2019