Come join 1st Precinct Captain Fox and her staff tomorrow morning for coffee at the Starbucks inside of Lynnhaven Mall from 11:00AM to 1:00PM! We hope to see you there!

We are excited to announce that the commanding officers for each of our four precincts now have Twitter accounts: Please reach out and welcome them!
@MFox_VBPD, @HIMcBrien_VBPD, @JWilkerson_VBPD and @SEWichtendahl

VBPD on scene of a two vehicle crash (involving a motorcycle) with injuries on Elbow Road at the intersection of Margaret Drive. Elbow Road is closed at that location and traffic is being diverted.

LT Baker of the @VBPD Fourth Precinct attended the Eid Al-Adha celebration earlier this week! We are grateful for the opportunities that allow officers to interact with members of the @CityofVaBeach community to build lasting partnerships!

Please be aware if in or around the ShotSpotter coverage area tomorrow evening...

#DYK that today it is estimated that 3,700 people will die on the world's roads from preventable traffic crashes? #drivesafe

#ICYMI #VBPD is hiring a Media & Communications Coordinator I position. Interested candidates should submit an application by midnight August 1st via http://www.vbgovcareers.com

The @VBPD and Police Chief @PaulNeudigate would like to recognize Chaplain Joseph Paluszak who retired this weekend. Through his 26 years of service he volunteered thousands of hours. Chaplain Paluszak was a tremendous asset to the Chaplain Corps and will certainly be missed!

VBPD Investigating a shooting death in the 1500 block of Cape Anne Way. The victim is an adult male, the shooter is in custody. This investigation is in the very early stages, there are no further details to provide at this time. More to follow as information becomes available.

The Second Precinct’s OCOP unit is at it again! 4 more illegally possessed firearms were taken out of the resort area last night!!!

VBPD on scene in the 700 block of Gourmet Way to investigate a reported shooting. 1 adult victim was located with a non-life threatening injury and was transported to a local hospital. This is believed to be an isolated incident. More to follow as information becomes available.

Thanks to #VBPD Officer Mayberry who helped a young bike rider navigate a bicycle obstacle course safely at the #VB Great Neck Recreation Center Bike Rodeo held earlier today. @VBParksRec #bikesafety

#VBPD officers volunteered their time and many talents at today's Local Heroes Day. Thanks to @Coastaledge for a great event today.

⚠️Road Closure due to downed power lines from an earlier crash⚠️ 300 block of Newtown Road will be closed at Coliss Ave for several hours for repair work.

Overnight, officers assigned to the Second Precinct’s OCOP Unit recovered 4 illegally concealed firearms during a traffic stop. #DisruptingTheShootingCycle

Congratulations graduates of the #VBPD's 70th Basic Police Recruit Training Academy who officially graduated today during a ceremony held at the Law Enforcement Training Academy in Virginia Beach. #ICYMI, here's the link to the ceremony: https://fb.watch/6NSVN7C6nl/

The Virginia Beach Police Department welcomed 27 officers to the department today! Congratulations @VBPD Recruit Class #70!!

On Saturday, #VBPD will have various speed enforcement alongside traffic checkpoints to remind #VB drivers to slow down. #VBPD is committed to reducing speed-involved crashes and improve safe roadway travel for all motorists. #GetOnBoard #StopSpeeding #safety

#DYK that alcohol impairment was found to be more common among speeding drivers in fatal crashes than those drivers who were not speeding, according to @NHTSAgov. Here's your #FactFriday in 2019, there were 18,648 DUI convictions in Virginia. #DontDrinkAndDrive

Tonight #VBPD Chief @PaulNeudigate participated in U.S. Rep. Elaine Luria's town hall at Ebenezer Baptist Church to discuss the implementation of ShotSpotter and other initiatives to keep #VB safe. #dedication #professionalism

Congratulations to #VBPD's Lt. Tankersley and Sgt. Sorce on your promotions today. #professionalism #respect #integrity #dedication #excellence

Looking to take your law enforcement career to the next level AND have the support of leadership and the community? NOW HIRING certified police officers to join the #VBPD. Get your application in for the July 27 testing date in Richmond.
https://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/police/careers/Pages/Lateral-Transfers.aspx

July 15 is National Pet Fire Safety Day, a day dedicated to helping ensure all family members can escape a house fire safely. #VB Animal Control Sup Meghan Conti discussed with WTKR how to keep pets safe, and to include them in your fire safety plans.
https://bit.ly/36C2NrR

Thank you to #VB citizens and business owners who participated in today's #VBPD Coffee with a Captain event to meet the new Second Precinct Commanding Officer, Capt. McBrien.

#DYK that today is National I Love a Horse Day? We could not let this day pass by without showing our appreciation for our horses and our Mounted Patrol Officers who together form an amazing team. Thank you #VBPD Mounted Patrol and the horses that serve our department since 1985.

VBPD on scene of a single vehicle crash in the 3000 block of N Lynnhaven Rd. The adult male driver (only occupant) of the vehicle was pronounced deceased at the scene by VBEMS. N Lynnhaven Rd. traffic will be rerouted. Use caution in the area.

Come join 1st Precinct Captain Fox and her staff tomorrow morning for coffee at the Starbucks inside of Lynnhaven Mall from 11:00AM to 1:00PM! We hope to see you there!

We are excited to announce that the commanding officers for each of our four precincts now have Twitter accounts: Please reach out and welcome them!
@MFox_VBPD, @HIMcBrien_VBPD, @JWilkerson_VBPD and @SEWichtendahl

VBPD on scene of a two vehicle crash (involving a motorcycle) with injuries on Elbow Road at the intersection of Margaret Drive. Elbow Road is closed at that location and traffic is being diverted.

LT Baker of the @VBPD Fourth Precinct attended the Eid Al-Adha celebration earlier this week! We are grateful for the opportunities that allow officers to interact with members of the @CityofVaBeach community to build lasting partnerships!

Please be aware if in or around the ShotSpotter coverage area tomorrow evening...

#DYK that today it is estimated that 3,700 people will die on the world's roads from preventable traffic crashes? #drivesafe

#ICYMI #VBPD is hiring a Media & Communications Coordinator I position. Interested candidates should submit an application by midnight August 1st via http://www.vbgovcareers.com

The @VBPD and Police Chief @PaulNeudigate would like to recognize Chaplain Joseph Paluszak who retired this weekend. Through his 26 years of service he volunteered thousands of hours. Chaplain Paluszak was a tremendous asset to the Chaplain Corps and will certainly be missed!

VBPD Investigating a shooting death in the 1500 block of Cape Anne Way. The victim is an adult male, the shooter is in custody. This investigation is in the very early stages, there are no further details to provide at this time. More to follow as information becomes available.

The Second Precinct’s OCOP unit is at it again! 4 more illegally possessed firearms were taken out of the resort area last night!!!

VBPD on scene in the 700 block of Gourmet Way to investigate a reported shooting. 1 adult victim was located with a non-life threatening injury and was transported to a local hospital. This is believed to be an isolated incident. More to follow as information becomes available.

Thanks to #VBPD Officer Mayberry who helped a young bike rider navigate a bicycle obstacle course safely at the #VB Great Neck Recreation Center Bike Rodeo held earlier today. @VBParksRec #bikesafety

#VBPD officers volunteered their time and many talents at today's Local Heroes Day. Thanks to @Coastaledge for a great event today.

⚠️Road Closure due to downed power lines from an earlier crash⚠️ 300 block of Newtown Road will be closed at Coliss Ave for several hours for repair work.

Overnight, officers assigned to the Second Precinct’s OCOP Unit recovered 4 illegally concealed firearms during a traffic stop. #DisruptingTheShootingCycle

Congratulations graduates of the #VBPD's 70th Basic Police Recruit Training Academy who officially graduated today during a ceremony held at the Law Enforcement Training Academy in Virginia Beach. #ICYMI, here's the link to the ceremony: https://fb.watch/6NSVN7C6nl/

The Virginia Beach Police Department welcomed 27 officers to the department today! Congratulations @VBPD Recruit Class #70!!

On Saturday, #VBPD will have various speed enforcement alongside traffic checkpoints to remind #VB drivers to slow down. #VBPD is committed to reducing speed-involved crashes and improve safe roadway travel for all motorists. #GetOnBoard #StopSpeeding #safety

#DYK that alcohol impairment was found to be more common among speeding drivers in fatal crashes than those drivers who were not speeding, according to @NHTSAgov. Here's your #FactFriday in 2019, there were 18,648 DUI convictions in Virginia. #DontDrinkAndDrive

Tonight #VBPD Chief @PaulNeudigate participated in U.S. Rep. Elaine Luria's town hall at Ebenezer Baptist Church to discuss the implementation of ShotSpotter and other initiatives to keep #VB safe. #dedication #professionalism

Congratulations to #VBPD's Lt. Tankersley and Sgt. Sorce on your promotions today. #professionalism #respect #integrity #dedication #excellence

Looking to take your law enforcement career to the next level AND have the support of leadership and the community? NOW HIRING certified police officers to join the #VBPD. Get your application in for the July 27 testing date in Richmond.
https://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/police/careers/Pages/Lateral-Transfers.aspx

July 15 is National Pet Fire Safety Day, a day dedicated to helping ensure all family members can escape a house fire safely. #VB Animal Control Sup Meghan Conti discussed with WTKR how to keep pets safe, and to include them in your fire safety plans.
https://bit.ly/36C2NrR

Thank you to #VB citizens and business owners who participated in today's #VBPD Coffee with a Captain event to meet the new Second Precinct Commanding Officer, Capt. McBrien.

#DYK that today is National I Love a Horse Day? We could not let this day pass by without showing our appreciation for our horses and our Mounted Patrol Officers who together form an amazing team. Thank you #VBPD Mounted Patrol and the horses that serve our department since 1985.

VBPD on scene of a single vehicle crash in the 3000 block of N Lynnhaven Rd. The adult male driver (only occupant) of the vehicle was pronounced deceased at the scene by VBEMS. N Lynnhaven Rd. traffic will be rerouted. Use caution in the area.