Kona Ice treats with Officers this summer
Come join us for "Ice Cream with a Cop" this summer
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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.
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We’re an independent, nonprofit organization of local citizens committed to Charlottesville. Stay in touch with all of our initiatives and activities!
News + Events
10th Annual Cops 4 Kids Day a success
Our 10th annual Cops 4 Kids Day on May 4th, 2018 was fun for both kids and officers alike
T-shirt Sales Benefit Fallen Officers
Proceeds from t-shirt sales for upcoming police motorcycle training are being donated to the families of officers killed during the 8/12/17 rally.
What We Do
Appreciation 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.
We focus every day on enriching the lives of others by creating an exceptional environment and providing exemplary services that enable our community to thrive and prosper.
—Al S. Thomas Jr., Chief of Police