Social Safety Net, Metro Funding Top 2026 Legislative Program
City Council establishes the City’s legislative priorities and positions for the upcoming General Assembly in Richmond.
Public Safety
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2024 Police Report: Chief Cites Progress on Crime, Accreditation
The 2024 Police Report is Chief Shahram Fard’s account of his first full year in his job. With a focus on enforcement and building community trust in the Police, the data is trending in the right direction. The report gives interesting insights into crime and offenses in the City post-COVID.
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Chief Issues Annual Police Report on Crime, Seeks To Restore Department Accreditation
The Police Report for 2023 shows a 3.57% increase in crime overall, 22% increase in 911 calls and a third more crashes than 2022. Falls Church crime rate continues to be low, although theft, shoplifting and property damage are rising.
