Police Services

General Information

Accessing police certification about your criminal history, or lack thereof, is governed by strict laws and regulations to maintain your privacy: typically, you can obtain this information only about yourself. Read the Virginia Code regarding the release of criminal history information (Section 19.2-389).

Additionally, multiple agencies may maintain the records you seek.

Central Criminal Records Exchange (CCRE), managed by the Virginia Department of State Police, serves as the official custodian of records for most criminal violations and receives criminal records from across the state. These records typically include:

• Treason
• All felony offense
• All Class I or Class II misdemeanors (excluding trespassing, driving while intoxicated, and disorderly conducts)

The police or sheriff's agency that made the original arrest or charge maintains records concerning lesser criminal violations. This means you may have to make requests from multiple agencies to obtain a complete criminal history record.

Criminal Arrest Records Maintained by the City of Fairfax Police Department

The department's records section maintains criminal arrest records of the City of Fairfax Police Department. Business hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday (excluding holidays).

We recommend you call 703-385-7950 and speak directly with a records specialist to confirm we can provide the records you seek and what paperwork and identification are needed to obtain these records.

To process your request, you must:

• Make your request in-person
• Complete the Request for Criminal History Information Form
  • You may request only your own information
• Present two forms of personal ID, one of which must have your photograph:
  • Driver's license
  • Social Security card
  • Birth certificate
  • Passport
  • Government ID issued in your name
• Pay $10 for each individual record check.

You will receive a copy of the Criminal History Request Form documenting the search results.

If the records specialist finds your criminal history involves an offense reported to CCRE, you will have to make a request directly to CCRE. Learn more about the CCRE.

If you have any questions, please contact the records section at 703-385-7950.

Important notice: The City of Fairfax Police Department fingerprinting services are currently are open only to those who have applied for employment with the City of Fairfax or those applying for a permit in the city.

Fairfax County residents can request fingerprinting service from Fairfax County Central Records Office at (703) 246-2272. If you live outside of Fairfax County, contact your local police department, sheriff’s office, or Virginia State Police.

Appointments

Fingerprinting services are available by appointment only. Appointments are scheduled on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., excluding holidays. To schedule an appointment, call (703) 385-7955. Voicemail messages will be returned as soon as possible.

Location

Fingerprinting services are provided at the Records Office in the City of Fairfax Police Department (3730 Blenheim Blvd.). Upon arrival, check in with staff in the station lobby.

What to Bring

• A valid government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license or passport.
• Fingerprint cards (provided by your employer, if applicable). Fill out the top portion before your appointment.
• If you do not have a fingerprint card, the department will provide FD-258 fingerprint cards. This may add 5 to 10 minutes to your appointment for card completion.
• Payment in cash or check. Fees are $10 for the first fingerprint card and $5 for each additional card.

Additional Information

For immigration services, contact the U.S. Department of Justice at (202) 514-2000 or U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

The City of Fairfax Police Department has partnered with Off Duty Management to provide services for business owners and community members to hire off-duty officers for security-related services.

Off Duty Management provides customers the following:

• Online access to information through the OfficerTRAK® software
• Full liability coverage for the customer, the agency, and the officer
• 24/7 customer service via ODM's toll-free number
• Dedicated point of contact for scheduling and invoicing
• Officer payroll

Rates

• Minimum four hours per request.
• Requests must be made 48 hours prior to shift start.

Holiday rates apply from midnight to 11:59 p.m. on: New Year's Day, Martin Lither King Jr. Day, George Washington's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.

Cancellation policy

• Vendors canceling or reducing assignments with 24 hours of the start time of the assignment are required to pay a minimum of four hours, or 50% of the total hours scheduled, plus ODM administrative fees.

• Cancellation within eight hours of the start of the assignment or shift, unless as a result of inclement weather, requires payment of 100% of the original shift or hours requested for that day, plus ODM administrative fees.

• Weekend shifts canceled after 11 p.m. on Friday before the weekend shifts (Saturday or Sunday) must be paid in full, plus the ODM administrative fees.

• Administration fees depend on the coverage and can range from $7.50 - $ 11.25 per hour.

Click here for prohibited off-duty employment information.

To request a service or obtain a quote:

• Visit  OFFICERTRAK® website
• Call  1-877-636-8300 (24 hours a day, seven days a week)

If you lost or found property in Fairfax City:

• Lost property: Contact us to check if it was turned in by phone or email.
  • For items lost in a CUE Bus, please reference the CUE Bus lost & found page.
• Found property: Bring the property to the City of Fairfax Police Department at 3730 Blenheim Blvd. The department will attempt to identify the owner and return the item.
  • Office hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (excluding holidays).
  • After Hours: Visit Police Dispatch at the station. An officer will assist you.
    • After-hours contact: (703) 385-7924

Property Regulations

The City of Fairfax Police Department follows all federal, state, and local laws regarding lost and found items.

• Some unclaimed property, including items of high value (e.g., fine jewelry, cash) must be reported and sent to the Division of Unclaimed Property for the Commonwealth of Virginia, as required by Virginia law.
• For more information, contact the Property Section by email or phone at (703) 385-7829.

The City of Fairfax Police Department issues permits to individuals or business involved in certain fundraising activities or businesses. These include:

• Adult Business
• Charitable Exempt
• Firearms Dealer
• Massage Establishment
• Massage Therapist
• Precious Metals Dealer
• Non-Charitable Canvasser, Peddler, or Solicitor

View more information on the Police Permits page.

Ride-Along-Application.pdf(PDF, 254KB)

Under Section 54-64(b) of the City of Fairfax code, a property owner may authorize the City of Fairfax Police Department to act as the lawful party in charge of their property for the purpose of prohibiting unauthorized individuals from entering or remaining on the premises.

How to Authorize Trespass Enforcement

If you are a business or property owner in the City of Fairfax and wish to designate the City of Fairfax Police Department to enforce trespassing laws on your behalf, follow these steps:

• Complete the Trespass Enforcement Authorization Form(PDF, 146KB).
• Submit the form by email, in-person, or mail to City of Fairfax Police Department, 3730 Blenheim Blvd. Fairfax, VA 22030

Additional Resources

• Trespass Enforcement Authorization Instructions(PDF, 273KB)
• Notice of Trespassing Instructions(PDF, 660KB)

Contact the Public Information Office through email at police.information@fairfaxva.gov or call 703-273-2889 for more information.

Requesting a Verification of Police Report

Fairfax City police reports are maintained by the Police Records Section. Due to privacy laws, police investigation reports will not be released without a court order or legal authorization.

Who can request a verification?

• Complainants or victims listed on the report
• Authorized insurance representatives
• Attorneys representing a listed party

How to request a Verification of Police Report

You may request a Verification of Police Report in-person at the City of Fairfax Police Department or by emailing us at pdrecords@fairfaxva.gov.

• Valid Photo ID Required Accepted forms: Driver’s license, DMV ID, military ID, passport, or U.S. government-issued ID.
• Cost: $10 per request (free for domestic violence cases)

What’s included in the Verification of Police report?

• Case number (helps expedite requests)
• Reporting officer
• Date of report
• Complainant/owner’s name
• Event location
• Reported property (if applicable)
• Estimated value (if listed)
• Brief event synopsis

For automobile accident reports, visit the crash reports page.