“My Why” - Former CPD Officer and New CPF Board Member Alex Bruner
Representing the Perspective of the Officer
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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. -
At Cops 4 Kids Day children learn
the importance of the police in our community.
Lunch + Learn
WEBINAR SERIES
In each monthly session, members of the Charlottesville Police Department offer unique insight into the work of the department and answer participant questions.
2021 Schedule and Topics (PDF)
Crisis Negotiation Team - Resolving Critical Incidents Through Effective Communication
June 2021
Commonwealth Attorney - Balancing Community Safety with the Fair Treatment of Offenders
May 2021
CPD Community Outreach – Building Sustainable Community Partnerships
April 2021
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News + Events
Behind The Badge - Detective Jill Salyer
Looking "Behind the Badge" To Get To Know Members of the CPD
Behind The Badge - Captain Tito Durrette
Looking "Behind the Badge" To Get To Know Members of the CPD
What We Do
Lunch and Learn Series - Schedule, Topics and Speakers
Join us each month virtually to learn more about the work of the department and ask questions.
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 downpayment and settlement assistance and discounts on 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 getting to know police officers and learning about their work in the community
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.
Charlottesville Night Out
A national community building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships.
Pedal Power
Officers engaging with local kids on bike safety and skills
100 Conversations
Building relationships between the police and the community - one person at a time
Officers of the Month
Recognizing CPD employees who go "Beyond the Call"
Halloween Charlotteville Night Out Drive Through
Come join the CPF and CPD for a safe celebration of our community and get some Halloween treats while you're there!
I want to thank you and the other individuals who organized [the Appreciation Dinner]. Often, the men and women who serve this community fail to receive the recognition and praise they so well deserve. They are local heroes and should be reminded that their service to this community is appreciated by the individuals they protect and serve.
—Family Member of CPD Officer