Fawning season is here and calls to our Animal Protection Police and Wildlife Management Specialist about white-tailed deer fawns on residential property have begun. White-tailed deer fawns are born April through July, with most fawns born in May and June. Newborn fawns are often found on lawns, in flower beds, gardens, bushes or areas of tall grass near homes. It
Read moreSpringtime is here, and with the warming temperatures, we see a boom in baby wildlife. Our Animal Protection Police Officers and Wildlife Management office receive many calls this time of year from residents who are seeking help for young wildlife that appear to be orphaned or abandoned. While these actions are well-intended, it is important to realize intervention may be
Read moreThe county’s annual Deer Management Archery Program begins this Saturday, Sept. 7 and runs through Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020. The archery program is conducted in parks and other locations throughout the county under our oversight and working closely with the Park Authority and NOVA Parks. These signs are posted in archery program areas, at park entrances and trailheads. The archery
Read moreFranconia Police District – Animal Protection Police Officers are asking for the public’s help to find the owners or determine how a young female pit bull ended up in a non-residential area of Lorton. Officers were called to the 9500 block of Gunston Cove Road on June 18 for a dog who appeared to be injured and was walking alone.
Read moreAs we continue to develop innovative policies and strategies to provide our community with the highest quality of police service, we are grateful for the ongoing support of our residents. As you can see in our 2018 Annual Report, our department takes pride in our community partnerships as well as keeping Fairfax County a safe place to live, work, play
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