Retired Chief of Police
City of Falls Church
Joined May 2013
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We’re amped for our two new 100% electric Chevy Bo⚡️t @FallsChurchGov Police Command vehicles. Talk about a surge-ant 🔋
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Please help us give a warm welcome to Shahram Fard, who will join the City of Falls Church as the new Police Chief and Director of Public Safety on January 22, 2024!
You can learn more about Shahram Fard here: mailchi.mp/fallschurchva/sha….
ALT Headshot of Shahram Fard in a black pinstripe suit against a gray background.
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The City of Falls Church Police Department would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍁🍽 Please be careful on the roadways 🚘 and do not operate a vehicle after consuming alcohol🍺 Let us continue to be thankful by being safe 👮♂️ 🚔 – at Jefferson, VA
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Toys for Tots season is back in action! 🧸 🎁 From October 1-December 8🗓️ Stop by the City of Falls Church Police Station or our other locations to donate! 🌟
For more information: toysfortots.org
@FallsChurchGov @MGavinFCPD #toysfortots
Falls Church-welcome newly minted Animal Control Officer James Overholt who graduated from @VBPD ‘s esteemed AC Academy w/ 17 jurisdictions thru-out the Commonwealth. Congratulations to all the ACOs. Our domestic pets, wildlife and community members are in good hands.
Daylight Saving has an effect on our roadway safety. Be careful – at Washington, DC
This week is: Drowsy Driving Awareness Week. Here are a few helpful reminders to help ensure safe driving behaviors within the City of Falls Church and around the DMV area. Learn more at: nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/drow… @MGavinFCPD @FallsChurchGov
Our very best community policing program - empowering strong women to be bold brave and powerful. Thanks to Kathleen Dempsey, Sy Symoun, Joe Carter & Jenn Wood real Super Heroes & Sheroes. – at Arlington, VA
Tonight and throughout this week, Falls Church Police is back to hosting and teaching R.A.D to our community members, to help provide options on how to protect themselves, if they are ever approached by an aggressor @MGavinFCPD
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Police responded to the area of Wilson Blvd/Roosevelt Blvd for a commercial burglary. Business was broken into with cash taken from the register and cartons of cigarettes. Business was unoccupied during the time of the incident. Police will remain in the area until further notice – at Arlington, VA
Thank you for what you do - but especially for who you are!!
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Our little 12 year-old recruit for the day, Bunny, is currently on paw patrol and keeping everyone happy and safe. Happy Halloween to everyone! 🎃@FallsChurchGov
👻Beware of your surroundings!!! Parents Double check☑️the condition of collected candy and goodies. And don’t be surprised if we see you on the street in uniform - our officers may give you an application!! 🚓
The City of Falls Church Police Dept would like to wish everyone a very happy and safe Halloween! Be sure to look out for us this evening, as we go around the neighborhoods in marked police cars, handing out badges, stickers, police pens and candy 🎃 @FallsChurchGov @MGavinFCPD
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Officer Feliciano collect 7bags (92LBs) of unused or expired prescription medications today for the National Drug TakeBack Day!! Thank you all who contributed in order to make our community that much safer 👮♂️ @FallsChurchGov @MGavinFCPD
FCPD’s Officer Zack Lauw was honored today @ VA MADD awards for his efforts in combatting DUI related offenses. We are proud of Zak and all of the officers on the street keeping us safe from one of the most preventable yet deadliest threats - Drunk Drivers. #savingliveseveryday
@CulpepperPD Officer DS Danks was honored at @MADD Commonwealth of Virginia’s MADD Awards in Richmond Va. Heroes saving lives.
For Falls Church Public Safety Information now and into the future~Look to @JWoodFCPD. One of FCPD’s finest. New, informative and exciting social media platforms for the FCPD are coming your way. Work in progress. ⚠️
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Falls Church PD has been receiving calls from concern citizens that they have a “bench warrant arrest for missing jury duty.” This is a scam. Falls Church will never demand money or advised of any person(s) wanted status. Please hang up and contact 703-241-5053 for any questions.
Every year the @vachiefs Executives and I meet @TheIACP conference to acknowledge a longstanding friendship and stand firm in our collective belief that Policing gets better - with women at the wheel ☸️. #Dana_Erin #PowerPartners #WomenEmpowerment
Our very own @NVCJTA Legal Director Lyla Zeidan is sharing her brilliance and wisdom with a global policing community @TheIACP 2023 Conference San Diego #Ethics #AccountablePolicing. #BrillantLegalMind – at San Diego, CA
Falls Church PD are investigating the discharge of a firearm at a residence in the area of S Washington St and Jackson St. Units have one person in custody, the firearm is secured and no reported injuries. This was an isolated incident and not directed toward the general public. – at Arlington, VA
A legend in all the best ways- power on VH 🫶💪🏽 – at Arlington, VA
It’s been a day full of emotion rooted in nothing but total LOVE! Thank you @fccps for enriching my life and filling my soul. @MeridianMstangs @mehms
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Falls Church Police is currently assisting with Fire/Fairfax Police on a trash truck that had trash, which it was carrying catch on fire. 6700BLK Wilson Blvd is block (In front of BJs Wholesale) please use alternate routes and avoid area. @FallsChurchGov @FairfaxCountyPD – at Arlington, VA
