Fairfax County Hosts Launch of Statewide Anti-Drunk Driving Checkpoint Strikeforce Campaign

This morning, Fairfax County Police Chief Colonel Edwin C. Roessler Jr., Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles Director of Highway Safety John Saunders and Virginia-based Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) President Kurt Erickson launched the annual statewide anti-drunk driving Checkpoint Strikeforce Campaign. The DUI law enforcement and public education campaign continues through Labor Day weekend and will resume during Halloween and

MEDIA ADVISORY: Spring Alcohol Awareness Event for High School Students

Prom and graduation season are quickly approaching, and we want to remind teens about the importance of being responsible at celebrations. We are partnering with Fairfax County Public Schools by hosting our Spring Drug and Alcohol Awareness Program. Juniors and seniors at Langley High School will be given the opportunity to wear physical impairment goggles while being tested on both

Joint Sobriety Checkpoint Saturday Night

We will participate in a joint sobriety checkpoint with members of the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, on Saturday, July 15 from 11 p.m. until 2 a.m. Sunday. The checkpoint will be held in the Centreville/Chantilly area. Remember, “Drive sober or get pulled over.” Please continue to follow us on Twitter, @fairfaxpolice and our blog, www.fcpdnews.wordpress.com for the latest information.

BOATING TIPS AND SAFETY FROM OUR MARINE PATROL UNIT

  As we enter the dog days of summer, our Marine Patrol Unit has some great tips and safety recommendations if you plan to enjoy the local waterways: Wear a life jacket.  There is not a case of a water-related death in this area where a life jacket was worn.   Have a plan for emergencies and be sure to

FCPD Recap June 30, 2017

Please have a safe and fun Fourth of July holiday weekend. If you find yourself in a situation where you would be impaired, we encourage you to take advantage of Sober Ride. Sober Ride is a program offered through the Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) and will be offering rides from Lyft between 7 p.m., July 4 until 2 a.m.,