Charlottesville Police Officers protect the people and property of Charlottesville by regularly patrolling assigned areas within the city in police vehicles, bicycles, and on foot.
Learn how to request copies of Police Reports, find information about Extra Duty Employment, and download the Private Property Trespass Enforcement Letter to fill out.
Are you curious about what the day-to-day of a police officer looks like? Do you want to be connected and in tune with what's happening in your community? Do you want to embark on a career path as an officer?
The Charlottesville Police Department Ride-Along Program is available to citizens interested in law enforcement. The program offers a first-person, real-world experience, providing participants with a glimpse of what it means to be a police officer in our community. Ages 16 and up are eligible for the program.