Bluefield Virginia Police Department

06/01/2026

Come join us again this year for our 5th annual first responder cookout, everyone is welcome! **Please note the location change for this year's event.**

05/18/2026

The Bluefield Virginia Police Department would like to sincerely thank everyone who stopped by during Police Week with food, gifts, cards, and words of encouragement for our officers and staff.

Your kindness and support truly mean a great deal to us. We are fortunate to serve such a caring and supportive community, and we greatly appreciate all of the generosity shown throughout the week.

05/11/2026

Protect what matters most. A seat belt saves you from more than a ticket.

05/01/2026

Before going out to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, be sure to designate a sober driver before the party starts. Last year, during Cinco de Mayo weekend, there were 71 alcohol-related crashes that resulted in 17 alcohol-related serious injuries and 4 alcohol-related deaths.

Drinking and driving costs more than your drinks. Don’t pay with your livelihood or worse, your life. Make the safer (and cheaper) choice. Plan a sober ride. 2024 Was Damaging in Virginia Alcohol-Related Crashes 0 Fatalities 0 Drinking Drivers Killed 0 Injured 0 DUI Convictions 0 Virginia’s Driv...

04/16/2026

A ceremonial swearing in was held for Officer Trever Ford during Tuesday’s council meeting. Mayor Linkous administered the oath alongside Chief Gunter. Officer Ford recently graduated the police academy after more than 20 weeks of basic law enforcement training. We look forward to Officer Ford’s future as he begins his career in protecting and serving the citizens of our town.

04/09/2026

A big thank you to Clinch Valley Community Action for visiting and bringing us some delicious breakfast. We appreciate your partnership and support.

04/08/2026

Thank you to Mid-Way Christian Church for the awesome HexBlue search gloves and the drinks and snacks donated to our officers. We appreciate your kindness and your prayers for all first responders.

04/02/2026

Congratulations to our own Officer Trever Ford and the entire 128th Basic Law Enforcement class. These officers graduated today after 20 weeks of intense academic, physical, and practical training.

02/13/2026

Sgt. Jonas' official officer of the year award finally arrived! Congratulations again to Sgt. Jonas for being voted 2025 officer of the year by his fellow officers. We thank him for his hard work and dedication in protecting our citizens and the town.

02/03/2026

Thank you to the Community Foundation of the Virginias for the generous contribution towards the purchase of new Staccato duty sidearms for our department.