The Arlington Police, Fire, Sheriff and ECC Memorial 9/11 Memorial 5k race will take place on the evening of Saturday, September 11, 2021 and numerous road closures will be implemented.
Public Safety News
MEDIA ALERT: Commemoration of 20th Anniversary of 9/11
The Arlington County Fire Department will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, in a ceremony at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 11. Arlington Fire Chief David Povlitz and 200 first responders, many of whom responded to the Pentagon on the day of the attacks, will attend the event. It will […]
TRAFFIC ALERT: 2021 Arlington Labor Day Weekend Festival of the Arts
The 2021 Arlington Festival of the Arts will be held over Labor Day weekend in Clarendon on Saturday, September 4th and Sunday, September 5th. Setup for the event will begin at 4:00 a.m. on Saturday, and the event will be open both days from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Preparing for Disasters, Protecting Everyone You Love
September is National Preparedness Month to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies. The 2021 theme is “Prepare to Protect. Preparing for disasters is protecting everyone you love.”
Fentanyl Test Strips Being Provided to People Released from Incarceration
This new effort is in response to rising overdose numbers.
Police Announce Arrest of Five Suspects Following Armed Robbery in Pentagon City
Police are announcing the arrest of five suspects following an armed robbery in Pentagon City.
Police Conduct 2021 Back-to-School Transportation Safety Campaign
The Arlington County Police Department will conduct a high-visibility transportation safety campaign as students head back to school on Monday, August 30.
Police Announce Arrest in Ashton Heights Armed Robbery
Police are announcing the arrest of three suspects in an armed robbery that occurred during the early morning hours on Wednesday, August 18.
Plan Ahead This Labor Day Holiday: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
This Labor Day, the Arlington County Police Department is partnering with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Safety Administration to share important messages about the dangers of drunk driving.
Police Investigate Early Morning Shooting in Crystal City Hotel
Police are investigating a shooting that took place in a Crystal City hotel during the early morning hours of August 7, 2021.