Falls Church Police Chief Shahram Fard tells City Council that more space is needed for the Police to perform their operations securely. Systems and technologies need to be modernized, and the police fleet is not being replaced on a timely basis.
City Council establishes the City’s legislative priorities and positions for the upcoming General Assembly in Richmond.
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.
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.
