A Community Safety Webinar is January 28
The Crime Prevention Unit of the Prince William County Police Department hosts a Community Safety webinar on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, beginning ...
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The Police Department's administrative offices will be CLOSED Jan. 19, 2026 for the holiday.
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Monday, January 12
Tuesday, January 6
Registration is Open for Polar Plunge 2026
Are you brave enough to weather the February elements in support of a worthy cause? If so, registration has opened for the 2026 Polar Plunge to ...
Friday, January 2
Captain David Burghart Appointed Assistant Chief
Chief Peter Newsham is pleased to announce the promotion of Captain David Burghart to the rank of Major, serving as one of three sworn assistant ...
Monday, December 15
REMINDER: Law Enforcement Targets Drunk Driving
The Prince William County Police Department joins law enforcement agencies throughout Virginia to deter and increase drunk driving enforcement. The ...
Wednesday, December 10
Police Department Recognizes Member Promotions
On Wed., Dec. 10, 2025, Police Chief Peter Newsham recognized several department members during a promotion ceremony. Since the last promotion ...
Friday, December 5
Law Enforcement Targets Drunk Driving
The Prince William County Police Department joins law enforcement agencies throughout Virginia to deter and increase drunk driving enforcement. ...
Wednesday, November 26
REMINDER: Click It or Ticket Seatbelt Campaign Ends November 30
The Prince William County Police enforce traffic safety all year, and the Department reminds motorists to Wear your seatbelt every ...
Friday, November 21
REMINDER: A Community Watch Training is Monday
The Crime Prevention Unit of the Prince William County Police Department hosts a Community Watch training at Potomac Library, 2201 Opitz Blvd., in ...
Monday, November 17
Click It or Ticket Seatbelt Campaign is November 22-30
The Prince William County Police enforce traffic safety all year, and the Department reminds motorists to Wear your seatbelt every time! That is ...
Friday, November 14
Mark Your Calendars: A Community Watch Training is November 24
The Crime Prevention Unit of the Prince William County Police Department hosts a Community Watch training at Potomac Library, 2201 Opitz Blvd., ...
Friday, October 24
Results of the 2025 Police-Community Satisfaction Survey
The Police Department recently received the results of a Community Satisfaction Survey conducted earlier this year. The survey was part of the ...
Monday, September 15
PWCPD Spotlight: Department's sUAS Team, Serving in the Sky
New technologies have always offered opportunities to increase law enforcement capabilities in investigating crimes and promoting public safety. The ...
Monday, August 18
PWCPD Spotlight: Department’s Traffic Unit Serving Our Roadways!
Prince William County Public Schools started classes on Aug. 18, and one of the things residents may notice is members of the Police Department’s ...
Thursday, July 17
PWCPD Spotlight: Department’s Marine Unit, Serving Our Waterways
Did you know that the Fourth of July weekend is one of the busiest times of the year on the nation’s waterways? Millions of boaters across the U.S. ...
Tuesday, June 24
PWCPD Spotlight: Honor Guard, Paying Tribute through Service!
The Honor Guard is a part-time specialty unit assigned to the Special Operations Division of the Prince William County Police Department. The team is ...
Thursday, April 24
PWCPD Spotlight: Department's Volunteers are Dedicated to Service
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and each year the Police Department honors those enrolled in the Volunteers In Police Service (VIPS) program ...
Tuesday, April 1
PWCPD Spotlight: Bloodhounds, Ready to Serve!
The Police Department has experienced a sharp rise in calls to find missing and/or endangered persons. To handle these calls, the Department ...