Patrol Service Districts
Prince William County's 348 square miles is divided into three patrol districts serving a diverse population of more than 450,000 residents. Each patrol district is overseen by a District Commander and several Watch Commanders. The districts operate three patrol shifts (days, evenings, and midnights) providing 24-hour police coverage, seven days a week, 365 days a year, to the residents and visitors of Prince William County.
Servicing the communities of Dale City, Lake Ridge, Coles, Lake Jackson, Town of Occoquan, Buckhall, and sections of eastern Manassas
Points of Interest: Potomac Mills, Pfitzner Stadium Complex, Prince William Area 9-11 Liberty Memorial, Waterworks Waterpark, Historic Occoquan, Americans in Wartime Museum (Coming Soon)
Charlie T. Deane Station
Open 24 Hours
Captain Ruben Castilla
District Commander
QUICK FACTS
- Station Opened: 2018
- Sworn Staff: Patrol Officers, Supervisors, Command, and Support Staff
- Professional Staff: Police Service Technicians and Administrative Staff
- District Size: approximately 68 square miles
- Station Houses: Office of the Chief of Police, Office of Professional Standards, Financial & Technical Services Division, Communications & Public Information, Patrol Services, and detectives from the Violent Crimes Bureau
SERVICES
- Exchange Zones
- Investigative Services
- Medication Disposal Box
- Parking Enforcement
- Patrol Services
- Ride-Alongs
- Station Tours
Servicing the communities of North Woodbridge, Dumfries (Including the Town of Dumfries), Montclair, Triangle, and the Town of Quantico
Points of Interest: Prince William Forest Park, Marine Corps Base Quantico, National Museum of the Marine Corps, Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Featherstone National Wildlife Refuge, Leesylvania State Park, Quantico National Cemetery, Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center, Potomac Shores, Neabsco Creek Boardwalk
Garfield Police Station
Open 24 Hours
Captain Carl Carter
District Commander
QUICK FACTS
- Station Opened: 1996
- Sworn Staff: Patrol Officers, Supervisors, Command, and Support Staff
- Professional Staff: Police Service Technicians and Administrative Staff
- District Size: approximately 101 square miles
- Station Houses: Patrol Services, School Resource Officers, and detectives from the Special Victims Bureau, Violent Crimes Bureau, and Property Crimes Bureau
SERVICES
- Exchange Zones
- Investigative Services
- Magistrate's Office, (703) 792-7360
- Medication Disposal Box
- Parking Enforcement
- Patrol Services
- Ride-Alongs
- Station Tours
Servicing the communities of Haymarket (including the Town of Haymarket), Gainesville, Broad Run, Catharpin, Bristow, Nokesville, Yorkshire, and sections of western Manassas
Points of Interest: Manassas Mall, Manassas National Battlefield Park, George Mason University - Prince William Campus, Jiffy Lube Live, Bull Run Mountain, Hylton Performing Arts Center, Splashdown Waterpark, NOVA LIVE
Paul T. White, Jr. Building
Open 24 Hours
Captain Neil Miller
District Commander
QUICK FACTS
- Station Opened: 2006
- Sworn Staff: Patrol Officers, Supervisors, Command, and Support Staff
- Professional Staff: Police Service Technicians and Administrative Staff
- District Size: approximately 169 square miles
- Station Houses: Patrol Services, Community Engagement & Outreach, Special Operations Offices, School Resource Officers, and detectives from the Special Victims Bureau and Property Crimes Bureau
SERVICES
- Exchange Zones
- Investigative Services
- Medication Disposal Box
- Parking Enforcement
- Patrol Services
- Ride-Alongs
- Station Tours

Background Checks
Need to obtain a Criminal History Background Check? We have you covered. Background checks can be completed in person or through mail.
Fingerprinting Services
The Department offers residents fingerprinting services through our Licensing Section in Manassas. Appointments are required for this service.
