National Night Out 2017
Mark your calendars to join us for National Night Out 2017
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Helping our police get the tools and
training they need to do their best work. -
The Charlottesville Police Department
answers almost 5,000 calls every month. -
One police employee can hear things you can’t
she’s the Department’s police dog Leo! -
Our housing assistance program helps officers
afford to live in our community. -
Since 1960 there have only been six police chiefs
including Chief Longo, serving since 2001. -
At Cops 4 Kids Day children learn
the importance of the police in our community.
Support Our Community
We’re an independent, nonprofit organization of local citizens committed to Charlottesville. Stay in touch with all of our initiatives and activities!
News + Events
Ice Cream with a Cop
Officers reach out to the community with sweet treats
Charlottesville Tomorrow “Meet Your Nonprofit”
Article overview of the CPF as posted by Charlottesville Tomorrow
What We Do
Awards Banquet
Held each year to recognize exemplary performance by the men and women of the Charlottesville Police Department.
Housing Assistance
Helps officers and their families live in the City by providing $20,000 of down payment assistance and discounts on purchase price and transaction fees.
Grants
Financial support for strategic needs beyond the reach of the City budget in a given year.
Cops 4 Kids
Each year hundreds of children enjoy the K9 police dog demonstration, forensics van tour, SWAT team gear show and more.
Outreach
Programs and events that support a vision where the community and police build relationships and work together
Citizens Police Academy
Gives a deep understanding of the Police Department's functions and philosophies to a dozen or so citizens each year.
Supplemental Training
Offers advanced training to officers on topics relevant to their professional duties at no cost to the Department.
Community Partnerships
Individuals and businesses in the community offer their time and talents to benefit the police.
National Night Out
A national community building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships.
The Police Department supports the Boys & Girls Club Teen Program by sending officers to the Cherry Avenue Club from 7 to 11 p.m. during the summer. There is nothing quite like seeing a police officer on a Teen Night in the Club, smiling, shooting hoops, or riding a mechanical bull to humanize all officers for the kids. The Club appreciates its unique partnership with the CPD and CPF.
—James Pierce, Executive Director