Alexandria maintains a modern, highly trained, technically skilled, energetic, diverse, and well-equipped police department, with a current authorized strength of 322 sworn, 104 full-time professional employees, and 28 part-time professional employees. Our staff provides courteous, efficient, and timely service to residents, visitors, and businesses in our City.
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The Office of the Chief is composed of staff who report directly to the Police Chief, including finance, public relations, and professional responsibility (formerly known as Internal Investigations).
Join us and many City agencies, non-profits, and organizations for a great evening of fun and connect with community resources. Everything is no cost to you.
The City of Alexandria’s Parking Enforcement Program program is managed by the Alexandria Police Department’s Parking Enforcement Division and represents the City’s commitment to enforcement efforts and voluntary compliance with existing regulations.
In 2020, the Commonwealth of Virginia passed a law authorizing the use of speed cameras in school zones and work zones. Alexandria is joining several communities across Virginia in implementing a speed camera program.
The Alexandria Police Department and the City of Alexandria are committed to transparency and accountability. On this page, you will find an informative set of data tools to assist our community in understanding crime data through mapping, visualizations, and other resources, as well as links to additional information.
In April 2023, APD will begin deployment of Body Worn Cameras (BWC) throughout the Department. This in turn will create greater transparency and accountability in its interactions with the public.
Deployment of the cameras will be on a rolling basis, with a goal of ensuring every sworn personnel is issued a camera as a part of their required gear within a year.
The mission of the Alexandria Police Department is to provide competent, courteous, professional and community oriented police services.
The Alexandria Police Department offers a variety of benefits to include a defined pension plan, health & life insurance, deferred compensation plans, uniforms and equipment provided, and a take home car program. Additionally, there are numerous lateral job opportunities, including K-9, SWAT, Detective Section, Motor Officers, Honor Guard, School Resource Officers, Crime Scene Investigations, promotional opportunities, and much more. The dates for the next police test will be posted here when scheduled.
