Crime Prevention

Please use these resources to help identify a scam, and to know what to do if you are a victim of fraud, identity theft, or a scam.

The Harrisonburg Police Department is a member of the Northern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and emphasizes the importance for familes to monitor and report any online behavior that might put a child in danger.

The Harrisonburg Community Cams Program allows residents and business owners to register the locations of their video surveillance systems with the Harrisonburg Police Department.

Pride, Accountability, Teamwork, Courage and Honor (P.A.T.C.H.) exemplify what is expected in a police officer and this camp will allow the HPD to interact with youth in a positive, friendly environment that develops trust while focusing on those five core values.

The purpose of this committee is to provide a forum for citizen input, provide a formalized process for citizens and police to work together effectively, identify community problems, identify potential problem areas concerning police services and ensure that an adequate cross section of citizens and businesses are represented.

Restorative Justice is an alternative approach to dealing with crime and wrongdoing that focuses on the often-ignored needs of victims, offenders and the community as a whole.

The Harrisonburg Police Department's Explorers are a group of young men and women who are committed to their community and aspire to a future career in law enforcement.

Help reduce the number of false alarm activations in the City by registering your alarms under the False Alarm Program.

The Harrisonburg Police Department recognizes seven geographic districts within the city which are overseen by Patrol Sergeants.