Manassas City Police Department
The Manassas City Police Department (MCPD) is the primary law enforcement agency servicing 43,099 people living in City of Manassas, VA. Located at 9518 Fairview Avenue, the Manassas City Police Department serves a jurisdiction of approximately 10.0 square miles (26 km2). In 2020, the department employed 141 staff, 98 of which were sworn full-time police officers.[1]
| Manassas City Police Department | |
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 Manassas City Police Department badge | |
| Abbreviation | MCPD |
| Agency overview | |
| Employees | 141 |
| Jurisdictional structure | |
| Operations jurisdiction | Manassas, Virginia, USA |
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| Map of Manassas City Police Department's jurisdiction | |
| Size | 10 square miles (26 km2) |
| Population | 43,099 |
| Governing body | City |
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| Operational structure | |
| Headquarters | Manassas, Virginia |
| Police Officers | 98 |
| Civilians | 43 |
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| Facilities | |
| Stations | 1 |
| Boats | 1 |
| Narcotic/Patrol K9s | 2 |
| Website | |
| Manassas City Official Website - Police Department | |
Organization
The chief of police is Douglas W. Keen. The MCPD is a nationally accredited law enforcement agency through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).[2]
Administrative Services
Captain Brian K. Larkin, Division Commander
The Administrative Services division consists sworn personnel and support staff. Functions of the Police Department that fall under this section are:
- Budget Process/Grant Management
- Emergency Communications
- Information Technology
- Property/Evidentiary
- Records
- Recruitment/Hiring
- Training
Patrol Services Division
Captain Tina P. Laguna, Division Commander
The Patrol Services Division consists of a team of sworn police officers and support personnel whose function is to provide round-the-clock police services to the City of Manassas and provide the first line of protection in the homeland security efforts. Functions and specialties within the division include:
- Auxiliary Police Section
- Bicycle Unit
- Canine Unit (Narcotics and Explosives)
- Civil Defense Unit (CDU)
- Crisis Negotiation Team
- ESU (SWAT) Team
- Honor Guard
- Motor Squad
- Motor Carrier Safety Unit
- Parking Enforcement
- SCUBA Team
- School Crossing Guards
- Special Problems Unit (SPU)
Investigative Services Division
Captain Vic Hatcher, Division Commander
The Investigative Services Division consists of a team of detectives, officers and support personnel whose function is to investigate incidents and criminal reports to lead to the identification and apprehension of criminal offenders. Functions and specialties within the division include:
- Crimes against persons
- Gang Task Force
- Property crimes
- Vice/narcotics
- Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force
- Crime prevention
- Neighborhood Watch
- Public information officer
- School resource officers
Animal Control Services Division
Sergeant Cari Mello, Chief Animal Control Officer
- Operates/manages the animal shelter and adoption services for unwanted, stray, and homeless animals
- Achieves compliance of animal care and control ordinances
- Assists citizens with proper tools and information for pet owners
- Respond to investigate reports of animal abuse, neglect, nuisance animals, dangerous animals, & bites from domestic animals and wildlife
- Maintains a lost and found data file
- Issues dog licenses
- Respond accordingly to wildlife complaints
Fallen officers
Since the establishment of the Manassas Police Department, 1 officer has died in the line of duty.[3]
| Officer | Date of Death | Details |
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| Sergeant John D. Conner III | Gunfire |