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February 2026
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In January, the Arlington County Office of Public Safety Wellness welcomed their newest team member, Wellness K9 Dottie! In this month’s News and Highlights from Across the Agency, Chief Penn highlights the role of Wellness K9 Dottie and discusses our comprehensive wellness programing designed to give officers and professional staff with the tools and skills to be successful as individuals, leaders and teams. The publication also features investigative highlights, crime and crash statistics, community engagement efforts and department news.
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Announcements and Updates
Stories Behind the Badge: Preparing Recruits for the Police Academy
ACPD is committed to officers having a long, fulfilling career with Arlington County. Honoring this commitment starts at the date of hire. Upon their first day of joining the department, ACPD invests in our recruits' success by offering Pre Academy training that focuses on mental, physical and financial well-being before they start their basic training at the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy. Learn more about how ACPD prepares our recruits for success by watching this video.
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ACPD Summer 2026 Camp Applications are Open!
ACPD is excited to kick off Summer 2026 with fun, engaging and educational camp experiences for Arlington youth! Applications for the following camps close on Sunday, May 3 at 11:59 p.m. The application to each of these camps may close earlier if all spots are filled before the deadline:
- Kids Community Police Academy (formerly ‘Summer Safety Patrol Camp’)
- Arlington First Responder Co-Ed Summer Basketball Camp
- Teen Police Academy
For more camp details and links to begin your application(s), visit our Newsroom.
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Vehicle Safety Recalls Week, March 2-8
Unfortunately, millions of vehicle recalls go unrepaired every year, which puts drivers, passengers and others on the road at risk.
Did you know that if you have a used vehicle, you may not be receiving your vehicle’s recall notices? This is why it is important to take the initiative: Sign up for safety recall alerts to make sure you’re informed about recalls that affect your safety.
Visit NHSTA.gov/recalls to sign up.
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Connect with the Community Engagement Division
The Community Engagement Division (CED) works across Arlington to build and maintain strong partnerships with those we serve through proactive engagement. The CED is comprised of three units – Business Outreach, Youth Outreach and Community Outreach – which work with their respective stakeholders to address public safety concerns and further the Department's efforts to improve transportation safety and implement crime prevention and control initiatives.
Additional Ways to Engage
Engage with ACPD | Request a CED Service | Make a Transportation Safety Enforcement Request | View All Services
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