Police Department

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Charlottesville Police Department protects life and property and preserves law and order in the city of Charlottesville, Va., which has a population of more than 40,000 residents. It also enforces criminal, traffic and regulatory laws and provides public safety services. The department s patrol bureau guards city neighborhoods with walking beats, radio cars, motorcycles, and mountain and trail bikes. Charlottesville Police Department s staff includes a Special Weapons and Tactics team, crossing guards, detectives, certified forensic technicians, and community service, school resource and animal control officers. In addition, Charlottesville Police Department has a forensic unit that is recognized by the Virginia Division of Forensic Science.