CPD Launches Winter Wool Campaign
Officers are raising money for pediatric cancer while sporting a new look
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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.
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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
Letters of support
Positive police stories happen every day - here are just two recent letters the CPD received
Kona Ice treats with Officers this summer
Come join us for "Ice Cream with a Cop" this summer
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.
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
I have been a Police Officer for a long time. I have seen both joyful and horrific times thru the years; some dark days & rainy nights I have even asked myself if it was worth it, and did anybody really care? Thanks to the Foundation, I know someone does. Not just funding equipment or training or the many other things that have been done, but by letting us see all of you among us as we work. The outpouring of support from the community itself has demonstrated to us that there are still SO MANY good people in this broken world.
—CPD Officer Perspective, CPD Officer Charlottesville Police Department