General Info

Portsmouth Police Department offers crime prevention, patrolling, community policing, animal control and investigation services. Its crime prevention unit is responsible for initiating and overseeing crime suppression and safety and education programs. The department s training unit helps in developing the skills and knowledge of sworn and civilian employees. Portsmouth Police Department manages a record unit that is responsible for the maintenance and storage of local criminal records, accident reports and felony case files. The department also has a public affairs unit that preserves, increases and develops positive contacts with the public. Located in Portsmouth, Va., the department additionally operates a special victims unit that handles sexual offenses, abduction cases and child abuse crimes.