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Henrico County has a nationally and internationally
accredited law enforcement agency and a nationally recognized
division of fire. Both promote an atmosphere where citizens
can feel safe and secure at home and at work. In fact, our police
department was among the first agencies to be officially recognized
by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.
The mission of the Henrico County Police is to provide quality service to its citizens
and community through honor, professionalism, commitment, compassion,
and accountability. Henrico County's Police Department
offers a number of community services to help prevent crime.
The Police Department offers a series of crime prevention and
safety seminars, Neighborhood Watch programs, Business and Residential
Security and Lighting Seminars, Crime Prevention Through Environmental
Design (CPTED) and more.
Henrico County Division of Fire's mission is to promote and
sustain a superior quality of life in Henrico County through
the provision of emergency-related services. It pledges to deliver
professional, cost-effective services in a personal, responsive,
and innovative manner that will always serve the public's interest.
The Division provides fire planning and response; emergency
medical services; environmental control; specialized rescue;
fire prevention and investigations; training and education;
and planning, hazard reduction, response, and recovery to natural
and man-made disasters.
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