Tappahannock Police Department

08/31/2026

Summer temps are sticking around. 🥵🌡️

As a late summer heat wave affects millions of people this week, take a minute to remind yourself of these child heatstroke prevention tips. ⤵️

Never leave a child alone in a vehicle — not even for a second!

08/19/2026

08/06/2026

We would like to thank all those who participated in this year's National Night Out (NNO). NNO remains an important police and community partnership event to bridge the gap between the police and the community. The event reinforces a unified strong stance against crime in our community. Special thanks to Corporal Williams for her continued hard work for the department and the community. Each year she plans and coordinates this event.

We also would like to thank our major donors, Tappahannock Moose Lodge, Walmart, Hot Mix Radio and all others. A special shoutout goes to the Tappahannock Town Council, Essex County Sheriff Arnie Holmes and his team, other first responders from TEVFD, and Essex County Emergency Services. Lastly, we thank the community for showing up and showing out, vendors, local organizations, On the Fly Events, Miracle Media, the faith-based community and the Historic Downtown Tappahannock. Together, We All Can Make A Difference!

08/04/2026

We are gearing up for National Night Out!

07/30/2026

07/29/2026

In partnership with the Virginia Attorney Generals Office, TPD had the privilege of hosting our very first Virginia Rules Summer Camp. Unfortunately we were only able to select 8 participants for the full week long camp. As a result, we conducted a modified camp with the remainder of the youth. The children really enjoyed themselves. TPD remains committed to building the youth of our community.

07/20/2026

In partnership with the Virginia Attorney Generals Office, TPD had the privilege of hosting our very first Virginia Rules Summer Camp. Virginia Rules camp provides young people in the community an opportunity to spend a summer week with law enforcement officers, while engaging in outdoor activities, and participating in Interactive instructions on Virginia law. Participants actively engaged in fishing, swimming, bowling, hiking, museum visits, Essex County Circuit Court tour, Tappahannock government building tours, Office of the Town Manager, Council Chambers, wastewater treatment plant tours, Facilities and Management, and various other activities.

We want to thank all of our volunteers, Office of the Attorney General, Councilwoman Carolyn Barrett, Vays Transit Chris Ashton, 528 Italian Restaurant, parents, and most importantly our youth who displayed the best behavior during the program. We look forward to a bigger and better program next year. Please take a look at our photos, and the smiles that were generated.