General Info

The Roanoke Police Department provides a range of law enforcement services. It is certified by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies and is located in Roanoke, Va. The department s crime analysis unit gathers crime-related information and aids in the prevention and suppression of criminal activities. The Roanoke Police Department has a forensic services unit that responds to crime scenes and documents the scenes through pictures, videos and scale drawings. The department also manages a crime investigation unit that handles cases related to suicides, robberies, murders and burglaries. The Roanoke Police Department additionally offers animal control and mounted patrol services.