Lynchburg Police Department (Virginia)

The Lynchburg Police Department is a professional, highly progressive organization consisting of approximately 170 sworn officers and 72 civilian support personnel. In 1989, the department became the 124th law enforcement agency in the nation to become accredited.

Presently, approximately 70% of Lynchburg Police Officers have earned a college degree. The diversity of services provided to the community offers opportunities for specialized training and assignments.

The Lynchburg Police Department's mission is to preserve the peace and maintain order in our community by: preventing crime and protecting people and property, investigating criminal activity and apprehending criminals, promoting traffic safety, educating those we serve, working cooperatively to solve neighborhood problems, fostering positive relationships and neighborhood self-sufficiency, and practicing bias-free recruitment, hiring and promotion, while respecting the rights and dignity of all.

The vision of the Lynchburg Police Department is to enhance community safety and improve the quality of life in our City by exemplifying our values of Leadership, Professionalism and Dedication through partnerships, creative strategies, and proven policing approaches.

A variety of sworn positions within the Lynchburg Police Department include: Patrol Officer, Investigator, Vice and Narcotics Investigator, K-9 Officer, Tactical Operations, Motorcycle Officer, Bicycle Patrol, D.A.R.E. Officer, School Resource Officer, Crime Prevention, Evidence Technician, Training Officer, and Crime Analyst. Civilian positions include: Property and Evidence Coordinators, Equipment and Supply Coordinator, Police Cadets, Administrative Services Associates, Data Control Clerks, Fleet Manager, Animal Control Officers, Wildlife Specialists, Parking Enforcement Personnel and School Traffic Guards. The Lynchburg Police Department also has a civilian staffed Computer Operations Unit with an Information Systems Coordinator, Network Administrator, and Systems Analyst/Programmers.

Mission
The Lynchburg Police Department's Mission is to preserve the peace and maintain order in our community by:


 * Preventing crime and protecting people and property
 * Investigating criminal activity and apprehending criminals
 * Promoting traffic safety
 * Educating those we serve
 * Working cooperatively to solve neighborhood problems
 * Foster positive relationships and neighborhood self-sufficiency
 * Practicing bias-free recruitment, hiring, and promotion while respecting the rights and dignity of all.

(source: http://www.lynchburgva.gov/Index.aspx?page=623)

Contact Information
905 Court Street Lynchburg VA 24504 Phone: (434) 455-6050