Crime Prevention and Control

The Arlington County Police Department is committed to the safety of all who live, work or visit Arlington County. In addition to proactive patrols throughout the County, the Department also participates in numerous crime prevention programs and has developed unique initiatives to educate and inform the public.

Community Training Presentations

Online Services and Forms

Printable Safety Tips and Infographics

• Cyber Safety Tips(PDF, 683KB)
• Bike Larceny Prevention(PDF, 1MB)
• Identity Theft Victim's Guide for Businesses(PDF, 231KB)
• Holiday Shopping Tips(PDF, 668KB) | en Español(PDF, 670KB)
• Avoiding Donation Scams(PNG, 539KB)
• Keeping children safe in large crowds(PNG, 600KB)
• Preventing Package Thefts(PNG, 482KB) | en Español(PDF, 749KB)  
• Preventing Thefts from your Car(PNG, 528KB) | en Español(PDF, 676KB)
• Preventing Motor Vehicle Thefts(PDF, 229KB) | en Español(PDF, 314KB)
• See and Be Seen as you Commute(JPEG, 129KB)
• Staying safe at college(PNG, 288KB)
• Personal Safety Tips(PNG, 158KB)
• Trail Safety Tips(JPEG, 233KB) | en Español(PDF, 863KB)
• What to do when a school bus is stopped at a 4 way stop(JPEG, 497KB)
• Back to School Safety Tips(PNG, 3MB)
• Reporting Suspicious Activity (Persons and Vehicles)(PDF, 696KB) | en Español(PDF, 615KB)
• Credit Card Skimmers(PNG, 1MB)  
• Immigration and Local Law Enforcement Factsheet(PDF, 188KB)  | en Español(PDF, 191KB)
• Permanent Drug Take-Back Boxes Flyer(PDF, 522KB)  | en Español(PDF, 325KB)
• 9 P.M. Routine(JPG, 361KB) | en Español(PDF, 107KB)