Police Department, City of Alexandria, Virginia

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09/06/2026

Your military service has given you skills and experience that can translate directly into a career in law enforcement. See what your next chapter could look like with APD. For more information, visit joinAPDva.com.

TRAVEL WITH CAUTION: Overnight storms have caused downed trees, electrical lines, flooded streets, and traffic signal ou...
09/04/2026

TRAVEL WITH CAUTION: Overnight storms have caused downed trees, electrical lines, flooded streets, and traffic signal outages in several areas. Please allow extra time for your morning commute, use caution, and be prepared for changing road conditions.

4-Way Stop due to light outages:
Seminary Rd/North Howard St
North Howard St/West Braddock Rd
North Van Dorn St/West Braddock Rd
Van Dorn St/King St
King St/S Taylor St
King St/S Wakefield St
Seminary Rd/N Quaker Ln

Road obstructions and flooding
Seminary Rd: Repairs to the traffic signal are expected to continue into the afternoon.
100 Wesmond Dr: Electric lines and trees are blocking the roadway.
Van Dorn St ramp to Metro Rd, southbound: Trees are blocking the roadway.

As daylight approaches, there are more reports of hazards and downed trees coming in. Please proceed with caution.

Please share with neighbors.

There are multiple power outages, downed trees, and traffic light outages across the city. Please avoid travel on the ro...
09/04/2026

There are multiple power outages, downed trees, and traffic light outages across the city. Please avoid travel on the roadways.

Seminary between Dover & N Beauregard is impassable.

Avoid N Beauregard at Morgan for downed power line.

09/03/2026

Labor Day weekend is for making memories, not meeting law enforcement.

If you drink, plan a sober ride home. Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.

While the rest of the city sleeps, our Midnight shift is just getting started. Community roll call is locked in, coffee ...
09/03/2026

While the rest of the city sleeps, our Midnight shift is just getting started. Community roll call is locked in, coffee is on, and our cruisers are hitting the streets.

There is a large police presence at Hume and Montrose as officers conduct a robbery investigation.
09/02/2026

There is a large police presence at Hume and Montrose as officers conduct a robbery investigation.

Visibility. Presence. Connection to the neighborhoods we serve. Officer roll call tonight was held near Cameron Station,...
09/02/2026

Visibility. Presence. Connection to the neighborhoods we serve. Officer roll call tonight was held near Cameron Station, preparing to patrol our city to keep our community safe.

Deadline extended! You now have until Friday, Sept. 4, to apply for the 2026 Fall Community Police Academy. Don’t miss y...
08/31/2026

Deadline extended! You now have until Friday, Sept. 4, to apply for the 2026 Fall Community Police Academy.

Don’t miss your chance to learn more about the Alexandria Police Department, meet the people behind the badge and gain a firsthand look at how we serve our community.

Submit your application by Sept. 4 and join us this fall!

TRAFFIC ALERT: N. Van Dorn Street is currently closed between Duke Street and Taney Avenue due to a vehicle crash.Please...
08/31/2026

TRAFFIC ALERT: N. Van Dorn Street is currently closed between Duke Street and Taney Avenue due to a vehicle crash.

Please avoid the area and use an alternate route. Expect delays.

08/30/2026

At APD, you are part of a team that looks out for one another. We take pride in supporting our people both on and off the job. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3f39bA7.

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3600 Wheeler Avenue
Alexandria, VA
22304

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