Dumfries Police Department
18130 Triangle Shopping Plaza
PH: 703-221-1111
FX: 703-221-1011
Chief Robert E. Forker and Captain Rebecca Edwards
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Mission Statement
The Dumfries Police Department is committed to providing professional, effective, and courteous public service by working in partnership with the community under the rule of law to create a safe environment and improve the quality of life for all of our citizens in an atmosphere of mutual understanding, cooperation, respect, and integrity. We will strive for excellence in all we do and make every effort possible to earn and maintain the confidence and trust of the community we proudly serve.
FY 12 Goals
Attain full authorized staffing strength for the Police Department
Build effective partnerships with the community to prevent crime and foster a better overall quality of life for all Dumfries residents
Successfully present the 2011 Inaugural Kid’s Academy
Complete a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with PWCPD concerning storage of property and evidence for the Police Department
Continue to improve the professionalism and capabilities of all staff through an effective use of training opportunities with the PWC Criminal Justice Academy
Develop a Satisfaction Survey to measure citizen satisfaction with the Police Department and their overall feeling of being safe in their community
Expand the relationship between the Police Department and Dumfries Elementary School to provide greater opportunities for direct police interaction with students in a positive role-model environment
Continue to increase foot patrol activity and positive non-enforcement contact with Dumfries citizens through directed patrol and program presentations
Increase traffic enforcement and police visibility to create voluntary compliance with existing traffic laws to include aggressive Town decal enforcement
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Ex. Asst. to the Chief of Police Penny Shaffer, Records Spec. Bettina Cannon
Town of Dumfries Police Officers
Ofc. T. Merritt, Ofc. M. Robinson, Sgt. V. Wirght, Ofc. M. Fink
Sgt. J. Vazquez, Ofc. R. Moody, Ofc. B. Fields
Ticket Information
For additional information on parking tickets, moving violations and all other tickets issued by the Town of Dumfries Police Department, please call 703-221-1111.