Latest Police Department News Releases

Captain Gallagher Receives Award

Tuesday, May 21, 2013 · 10:00 am
​Captain Patrick Gallagher, of the Second Precinct, is the 2013 Volunteers of America Community Recognition Called to Care Award.  This award is bestowed upon individuals within the community who exemplify the core values of Caring, Respect, Faith, Quality and Trust.  Cap... ​

Green Run Community Meeting

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 · 01:00 pm
​Chief Cervera and members of his command staff are welcoming members of our community to join them tomorrow night, Thursday, May 16th between 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. at the Green Run High School Auditorium to discuss the progress being made for current and future plans for ... ​

Crime Prevention Steering Committee to Host Fundraiser

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 · 08:00 am
​The Virginia Beach Crime Prevention Steering Committee will be having a fundraiser at Atlas Bar and Grill Thursday, May 2, 2013 from 5-8 PM.     Come out and support the Steering Committee as it helps the Virginia Beach Police Department’s Crime Prevention Unit’s crime pr... ​

KELLAM HIGH SCHOOL to CONDUCT "EVERY 15 MINUTES" PROGRAM

Tuesday, April 23, 2013 · 01:00 pm
​ This award winning anti-drinking and driving awareness program will be conducted at Floyd E. Kellam High School, Wednesday, April 24 and Thursday, April 25.  "Every 15 Minutes" is a two-day role-playing interactive program involving junior and senior high school... ​

Prescription Drug Drop Off

Thursday, April 11, 2013 · 02:00 pm
You can help the Virginia Beach Police Department in their mission to reduce contaminants in the environment and reduce children’s opportunity to gain access to unused or old prescriptions.    “When is the last time you cleaned out your medicine cabinet?”  Chances are you... ​

A Free Self-Defense Workshop

Monday, April 08, 2013 · 03:00 pm
​Don’t become a crime statistic!  Attend “The Best Defense,” a free self-defense workshop brought to you by the Virginia Beach Police Department and Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation.  This is a great class for those heading off to college next fall!  Participants will i... ​

Police To Conduct Neighborhood Surveys

Wednesday, April 03, 2013 · 10:00 am
​The survey is intended to evaluate the public’s feelings of safety, strengthen connections between the police and those who live in the community and help the department obtain information on what is needed to improve safety in their neighborhood.   Starting today, April ... ​

Virginia Beach Police Host a Fraud and Identity Theft Forum

Monday, April 01, 2013 · 02:00 pm
Have you or anyone you know ever had their personal information compromised?  Have you ever received a check in the mail saying you’ve won money?  Have you ever received an email from someone asking you to help them get their money out of a war torn nation?  Did you know you... ​

Buildings Throughout the City Light up in Blue on Tuesday, April 2 to Commemorate Autism Awareness Day

Monday, April 01, 2013 · 10:00 am
Landmark buildings throughout Virginia Beach will be illuminated in blue beginning at dusk on Tuesday, April 2 to celebrate World Autism Awareness Day and Autism Awareness Month.  Sponsored by Autism Speaks, the world's leading autism science and advocacy organization, the “... ​

Curfew Initiative During Spring Break and Summer Season

Monday, April 01, 2013 · 08:00 am
​With the City Of Virginia Beach Public Schools Spring Break approaching, the Virginia Beach Police Department will be gearing up for our Operations at the Oceanfront. Every year in the summer months, we send additional resources to the Oceanfront area to ensure that all our... ​