General Info

The Winchester Police Department provides law enforcement and crime prevention services. The department responds to emergency and nonemergency calls for service. It conducts investigations, gathers evidence, and interviews suspects, victims and witnesses. It intervenes in cases of robbery, burglary, murder, fraud, sexual assault, auto theft, domestic violence and narcotics trafficking. The Winchester Police Department operates patrol, administration and criminal investigations divisions. The department has a records division that processes and manages criminal records, clearance reports, and arrest and search warrants. Its patrol division features K-9, animal control and bicycle patrol units. In addition, the Winchester Police Department organizes several safety-related training programs for the general public. The department is headquartered in Winchester, Va.