If I could give zero stars I would. I know a few people that work in the department and they are…read moregreat. But unfortunately they seem to be the only ones that are great. I have had an ongoing case since March of this year. Police interviewed me for 3 days. I haven't gotten a single update since July, it is now December. I have reached out to my investigator several times to no response. I happened to stumble across one of the detectives who took my statement and interviewed me in public, seeing as to it has been a while since I've gotten any type of update from them I asked him about the status my case and he look at me like I had three heads. I asked if he even remembered me considering him and another detective interviewed me for 3 days and he said he didn't remember who I was. On top of that he was very rude. Then I messaged my investigator back in May and she said she would reach out, never did. Called the office and they informed me her cell phone was broken. Very unprofessional and they don't seem to care about the people they claim to "serve and protect". Just sad this is the type of "law enforcement" we get. I feel sorry for anyone who actually desperately needs their assistance, because the investigations unit is not it.

My son, an Army Vet with PTSD and TBI is in a very violently abusive marriage (wife & in-laws),…read morewho is unable to choose to leave because of his disabilities and the continuous assaults and threats. I'm banned by her. I called for a welfare check. They disclosed it to her and never called me back. I fear for his life and they're not taking me seriously because it's constantly downplayed; although he has bruises, bites, swelling to the head and eyes, etc. Seven children and her mother are witnessing this. NNPD doesn't take me seriously, but tries to tell her how to file charges against me...I'm grieving for my son...this is a total nightmare!

After filing a complaint for a pretextual stop I was contacted by Lt. Churchill. It was a…read moremeaningless call as he defended his Sgt no matter what I said. I even brought to his attention that another car was right next to me that lacked a front license plate as well but the officer was laser focused on me. The Lt. even told me the officer was doing what he was supposed to be doing as they received a grant specifically for stopping citizens that don't have front license plates. I found this unbelievable as in a city with such a high violent crime rate that any grant money should be spent on keeping citizens safe rather than trying to generate income with stops for no front plate. But again this stop was because this officer saw a young black man in a nice car and thought I had drugs in the car.

The awesome thing about writing reviews is the writer can attack the content any way they choose…read more This review will not have crime statistics although I think Virginia Beach is much better than most cities of its size. I'm going to touch on a few randoms and personal instances I've had with local law enforcement. Today was National Coffee with a Cop Day. This was established in 2011 to strengthen law enforcement relations with citizens. VBPD participated. Several uniform officers including Third Precinct Community Liaison Officer Nieves was on hand. It was informal and an opportunity to chat about any local concerns. It was the first one that I've attended. I've had two negative direct interactions with VBPD uniform officers. One an expired inspection sticker displayed. The other a speeding ticket. Both handled with the highest level of professionalism. No I'll will, I was wrong. Other interactions with the VBPD have been in the community with outreach such as in schools and the coffee shop talk this morning. The rank and file speak, look and handle themselves professionally and with dignity in my experience. I'm proud to be a resident of Virginia Beach and witness the good they do everyday in the city. Many may not know this, but VBPD have several programs to connect to its residents. For teens there is a 4-5 month after school program to learn about law enforcement. This program begins this month. Adults there are Citizens Defense workshops and other programs throughout the year. The city also offers officer ride alongs with the release of a liability waiver. I have long been interested in this program. I have done this with other cities and it's a unique perspective. Finally I will conclude with something I saw while driving in Virginia Beach recently. How often do you see an outrageous driver doing something idiotic and want to perform a citizens arrest? Well at least wish there was a cop to witness the violation. I saw a SUV barreling down a grass median to go around a stopped line of cars to make a turn arrow. Guess who was directly behind him...yep! VBPD red and blue lights. The cop immediately pulled the driver over. Watching sweet justice served right in front of your eyes is darn cool. To those that say there are "bad apples" in law enforcement I would agree. But this holds true of any organization and does not mean its representative of police as a whole. I have donated to FOP and other groups because I support the difficulties and challenges they have performing their duties. Thank you for your service Officer Nieves and the other cops that attended the event this morning. Virgina Beach PD have a culture we can be proud of. Police deserve our respect and gratitude short and simple.

Fast and friendly customer service at the Service Desk…read more I wasn't sure where to go to submit my CC application, but the attentive desk person noticed my lost look and called me over. Before I even got all the way to the window, she already knew what I was thete for. I asked her how she knew but she recognized the form in my hand from a good distance away. I can't see anything significant on the form that would give that away, but good on her for her experience. She was very knowledgeable and shared whatever information she could. Very pleasant and quick experience!

Polite and professional when speaking with me over the phone. The same can be said for…read morecommunication in person - the deputy really went out of their way to assist me. On a separate note, the deputies on duty at the courthouse were also extremely polite and helped me get my fingerprints done for the York school district in a timely manner and were very friendly. Thank you all for your service!

Honor those that sacrifice for other's…read more For all those that gave the ultimate price protecting their fellow mam. I and many others salute you and you have our eternal thanks.

This is one of the few law enforcement memorials that I have seen around the country. It is very…read morewell done and is in a small plaza area off of the Virginia Beach Boardwalk, near 35th street. There is metered street parking and a few commercial lots within walking distance that you can park at to visit here. The meters cost about $2/ hour and the lots vary in price depending on what is going on and the season. The center piece of the memorial is a sculpture that was designed by Paul DiPasquale, the artist who also created the world famous King Neptune Statue, just down the boardwalk. It was dedicated in 2012 and is in great shape. The statue depicts 3 officer representing the Virginia Beach Police Department, the Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office and the state and federal agencies, extending their hands down to help others, while their arms are interlocked at the center. Individual plaques provide details of each fallen officer's line-of-duty death. You will find the names of fallen officers are inscribed on the granite base of the memorial and Individual plaques on granite slabs, providing details of each fallen officer's line-of-duty death. Additionally, there is a granite wall with law enforcement pictures engraved on it and another wall acknowledging donors. This memorial is illuminated at night and sadly, has to have camera coverage to protect against potential vandals. It is meant to be a peaceful place to pay respects and reflect. It is a tad off of the boardwalk but over still is able to overlook the water. It is a very fitting tribute to the heroes in blue that paid the ultimate sacrifice. It would be a wonderful thing if there are no more names added to this memorial. This will probably not be a very long stop, so I recommend making this part of a larger itinerary. You could start with coupling it with a visit to the boardwalk, the nearby King Neptune sculpture and the Navy SEAL memorial.

ODUPD are Old Dominion University's Police Department, with a team of 52+/- sworn officers…read moresupporting ODU's mission to promote a safe and secure campus, aimed at reducing crime and offering other services. With a 24/7 operation, ODUPD's response time to campus is astounding, considering the office is only about a block away, and officers patrolling the area regularly. There are phones located throughout the campus with a direct line to the department - don't play around to just "see" if it works - these guys will arrive and actually respond within a minute... Some of the services worth noting are the Bicycle Registration program (great if you're a student and rely on your bicycle to get around, if it gets stolen, police have a better chance of finding it for you), SAFE RIDE program, Party Registration for those off campus parties, PA program (patrol aides to assist students and visitors on campus) and also Safety Escorts amongst other services. They're an awesome, friendly and approachable team and are extremely supportive. They collaborate on the daily with students, faculty and staff, and strive to provide the highest level of service. Can't fault them.

I have always seen the cars from this police speeding and sometime. they just park on the grass and…read morewait there! Why do they brake the rules when the are supposed to do the rules?

If I could give them a zero star I would. After calling dispatch this morning and officers showing…read moreup and advising the driver of a car that he can not drive on public street because there were no tags. Which I do not understand why police did not tow the car. later. One of the police officers actually used a police car and pushed the other car onto a grass area. Then I had to call again to advise police the driver was back. Then a Lieutenant came to see me. He was very nice and advised me to call back should I see the car being driven. The car had no tags and was being driven on public street. That is a major safety concern to the public also illegal per State of Virginia Division of Motor Vehicle Laws. So I did have to call because the driver came back and drove the car away. Then the driver left a Kubota ATV which belongs to a shipyard contractor. Then he walked back and drove the Kubota away. What I find extremely unprofessional is 2 hours later and no officer comes back. I understand the police are always busy but I am a tax paying citizen and deserve better treatment. I am very disappointed. Tomorrow I will write a letter to the Mayor, Chief of Police, etc.

I visited the Virginia Beach Police Department Fourth Precinct and the experience with the front…read moredesk employee was very disappointing. When I explained what i was there for, the grey haired female employee immediately became dismissive and spoke to me in a rude and irritated manner. Instead of helping me understand the process or directing me to the appropriate way, the interaction felt unnecessarily confrontational.

Some of the finest police officers in our region work out of the 4th Precinct. I know because I am…read morea chaplain there, and my family was helped by them several times before I became a chaplain. Two young officers from this precinct just gave their lives during a routine traffic stop on Feb 22, 2024. We need to honor them and their families as well as the other officers who go out day after day not knowing if they will come home alive that night just for doing their job!