Crime Prevention

Each summer, law enforcement officials carry the Flame of Hope across the state culminating with the Torch Run Final Leg, and the lighting of the cauldron to officially open the Special Olympics Virginia Summer Games in Richmond.

Crime prevention topics from the Police Department, including preventing identity theft, vacation safety, preventing vehicle theft, and Halloween safety.

Harrisonburg Police Department Community Resource Unit: School Resource Officers, Community Resource Officer, and DARE

The Criminal Investigations Division is comprised of a lieutenant, detective sergeant, 9 detectives, a forensic evidence technician, a digital forensic examiner and an administrative assistant.

Learn about Harrisonburg Police Department events.

The Harrisonburg Community Police Academy is an opportunity to learn more about the various jobs and duties of HPD, including hands-on experiences with different scenarios that officers could encounter.

For an emergency, call 911. Anyone needing to report a crime, that is not a current emergency, should call the non-emergency phone number at 540-434-4436.