Community Services

Academies

Participants will learn about the things the Chesterfield County Police Department does to make our community a safer place to live, work and play.

Business Watch

Businesses can join the Business Watch program to stay up to date on crime trends, crime prevention techniques, and unique training opportunities.

Community Engagement

The Community Engagement Unit of the Community Services Division educates community members on how to anticipate, recognize and reduce crime.

Neighborhood Watch

Neighborhood Watch is an organized group of civilians devoted to crime and vandalism prevention within a neighborhood.

Project Lifesaver

Project Lifesaver helps save lives and reduce potential injury for adults and children who wander due to Alzheimer’s, autism, Down syndrome, dementia and other related disorders.

Worship Watch

Faith-based organizations are encouraged to join this program to receive information regarding crime prevention strategies for places of worship. Training is available for staff, volunteers, and members.

School Safety Unit

TRUST Pamphlet (PDF)

This resource pamphlet, produced by the department’s School Safety Unit, helps high school students and other community members better understand and work together with police. The contents include Virginia law, resource information and the basis for cooperation between police and the community.