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Walk For Peace Pilgrimage Information

*UPDATED JAN. 30, 2026 Background Prince William County is coordinating with the Buddhist monks participating in the “Walk for Peace” pilgrimage. ...

REMINDER: 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 ...

Police Basic Recruit School Graduates

The Prince William County Criminal Justice Academy Basic Law Enforcement 62nd Session graduated on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, in a ceremony at Grace ...

BOCS Sets Crossing Guard Appreciation Day on February 6

On Jan. 20, 2026, the Board of County Supervisors voted to designate Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, as Crossing Guard Appreciation Day in Prince William ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Law Enforcement Targets Drunk Driving

The Prince William County Police Department joins law enforcement agencies throughout Virginia to deter and increase drunk driving enforcement. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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., ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...