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Accountability & Response to Resistance FAQ

CONTACT INFORMATION

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5036 Davis Ford Road,
Woodbridge, VA 22192
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(703) 792-5123
Mon.-Fri. | 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

INTRODUCTION

The Prince William County Police Department is committed to our community. It's important that we, as a community, come together from constructive discussions and work towards solutions. The relationship between our Department and our community has always been strong, and we know there are always ways to strengthen those ties. One of Prince William County's greatest strengths is our diversity. As a police department, we are reminded that our officers pledge an oath to uphold the Constitution and to protect everyone regardless of their background. Fair and impartial policing is at the core of our training, treating others with dignity and respect, and being professional with the highest level of integrity. We know the conversation of unity, equity, and equality needs to continue, and we are ready to work together.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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  • Is the Prince William County Police Department an accredited agency?
  • What is the Department's position on First Amendment demonstrations?
  • How does the Department engage with our community?
  • What level of training do new officers receive and what ongoing training is required for all officers?
  • ​​​​​​​How can community members learn more about the Police Department?

RESPONSE TO RESISTANCE

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  • What is the Department's response to resistance model (continuum)?
  • How does the Department investigate, and report responses to resistance (comprehensive reporting)?
  • Is there any other tracking of officer's response to resistance?
  • Does the Department release a report on officer's response to resistance?
  • Do officers train how to de-escalate an encounter?
  • Does the Department ban chokeholds and strangleholds?
  • Does the Department have a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) for encountering individuals experiencing a crisis?
  • Who determines if deadly force is justified?
  • Does the Department require a verbal warning before shooting?
  • Does the Department investigate it's own deadly force encounters?
  • What information does the Department release on deadly force encounters involving officers?
  • Do officers have duty to intervene to stop another officer's behavior?
  • Does the Department ban shooting at moving vehicles?

ACCOUNTABILITY

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  • What is the process for hiring police officers?
  • How does a community member file a complaint against an officer and what is the process?
  • Does the Department release a report on officer complaints?
  • Are Department members required to identify themselves?
  • Does the Department use body-worn cameras or vehicle-mounted (dash) cameras?
  • Does the Department conduct any surveys to gauge community satisfaction?
  • Does the Department offer any assistance to officers to handle stress?
  • What oath(s) do police officers take prior to serving their community?

For more information, please contact the Public Information Office by calling 703-792-5123 or email.