Prince William County Police Department

• The Community Engagement Section, headed by Sergeant Jeramy Ramos, which is responsible for the Department's community outreach efforts including crime prevention, watch programs, and community liaison needs. Community Engagement also oversees the department's Chaplain Program and Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) Program, and coordinates the Community Police Academy.
• The Public Information Office, headed by Lieutenant Jonathan Perok, which is responsible for coordinating news releases to the media regarding Department activities and criminal investigations, maintaining the Department’s website and social media presence, and producing internal and external publications such as the Annual Report.
• File a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request online. 

The Police Department is committed to providing the public with the highest level of professional law enforcement service. We shall always strive to perform our duties with acceptance, understanding and approval.

• Residents or those who have encountered members of the Police Department, can file a commedation or complaint online. 

For more information about filing a compliment or complaint, please contact the Office of Professional Standards by calling the number above or email.

• The Property Crimes Bureau, headed by Lieutenant Chris Meurer, investigates major offenses against property such as burglaries, larcenies, vehicle theft, and identity-fraud crimes. The Digital Forensics Unit and telephone and online reporting services also falls under this bureau.
• The Special Investigations Bureau, headed by Lieutenant Jeff Sheldon, investigates drugs, gambling, prostitution, street-level crimes, and gang-related crimes. 
• The Special Victims Bureau, headed by Lieutenant Steve Chouinard, investigates major offenses against persons such as rapes, sexual assaults, human trafficking, and domestic violence complaints. The bureau also works with the Internet Crimes Against Children task force to investigate crimes involving children, including child pornography.
• The Violent Crimes Bureau, headed by Lieutenant Matt McCauley, investigates major offenses against persons such as robbery, homicide, aggravated assaults, missing persons, and the Department's intelligence gathering efforts. The Crime Analysis Unit also falls under this bureau.
• The Youth Services Bureau, headed by Lieutenant Kim Mercer, oversees the School Resource Officer (SRO) Program for the department. This bureau is one of the largest in the division, assigning sworn resource officers to all County middle and high schools. 

• The Fiscal and Policy Management Bureau, headed by Administrative Manager Kara Bonkoski, is responsible for fiscal services, budget development, compensation, benefits, police purchasing, and accounts payable.
• The Information Technology Management Bureau, headed by Lieutenant Bart Stromer, is responsible for mobile data computer application and software support services, computer aided dispatch and records management systems application support services, mobile data wireless application and desk side support, and GIS applications services.

• The Patrol Services Bureau provides 24-hour patrol officer coverage throughout the County and parking enforcement needs at the district level. Patrol officers are generally the first response to any type of police call for service and are prepared to respond to any emergency. The Bureau is divided into three patrol districts, the Central District headed by Captain Ruben Castilla, the Eastern District headed by Captain Dave Smith, and the Western District headed Captain Eileen Welsh.
• The Special Operations Bureau, headed by Captain Jamie Pavol, manages the activities of the Department’s specialized operational units which include the Crash Investigation Unit, Crossing Guard Unit, K-9 Unit, Special Events, Traffic Enforcement Unit (Motors), and the Emergency Management Coordinator. The Division also manages part-time teams and units including: the Bike Team, Civil Disturbance Team, Crisis Negotiation Team, Command One Team, Honor Guard Team, Horse Mounted Patrol Unit, Incident Management Team, Marine Unit, Search and Rescue Team, Small Unmanned Aircraft System Team, Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team, and Underwater Search and Recovery Team.

• The Administrative Services Bureau, headed by Captain Joe Robinson, handles all evidence and property coming into the possession of the Department, Criminal Records, Licensing Services, Forensic Services, Logistics, and Fleet Management, among other areas. The bureau also conducts background checks and facilitates fingerprinting services.
• The Animal Services Bureau, headed by Bureau Chief Anthony Cleveland, oversees the enforcement animal welfare laws, conducts animal education seminars, houses stray and unwanted animals in a clean and safe environment, and coordinates the adoption of housed animals. 
• The Criminal Justice Academy, headed by Director Ronald Teachman, conducts all basic, control tactics, in-service, and leadership training for police officer candidates and certified police officers, including firearms and emergency vehicle operations. The academy also oversees the department's Wellness & Peer Fitness efforts.
• The oversight of the new Scenerio-Based Training Center is being headed by Captain Brandan Dudley. The newly aquired, state-of-the-art facility will offer advanced firearms training to all sworn members to further develop and hone their skills by integrating technology in a safe and conducive environment. 
• The Personnel Bureau, headed by Captain Dave Bassett, is responsible for the recruiting, processing, and selection of applicants to the Department, physical examinations, and supervision of the polygraph function. The bureau also oversees the department's Crisis Intervention services including the Co-Responder Unit and serves as a liaison to the Public Safety Resilience Center.