Franconia District Updates
While a new vision for the future of Franconia-Springfield is in the works, you're invited to weigh-in through a new online survey. The community visioning survey is part of Fairfax County's Franconia-Springfield Planning Study which launched this fall to review and update the Comprehensive Plan for the Franconia-Springfield Transit Station Area (TSA) and Springfield Community Business Center (CBC).
The online survey mimics the community engagement opportunities recently available at an Open House. The survey takes approximately 20 minutes to complete and features opportunities to provide input on guiding principles and specific locations, along with preferences for land use, building height, parks, public spaces and more. Take the survey.
The Comprehensive Plan is the county’s guiding document for land use and development decisions. The adopted Franconia-Springfield Area Plan contains a framework for land use, revitalization, transportation, parks, and other topics, however, the Plan has not been fully reviewed in more than 17 years.
Public feedback will be used alongside staff analysis to determine the next steps for the study and inform updates to the Comprehensive Plan for the area that help guide future development and community improvements. Visit the study webpage to learn more.
Fairfax County Police Department Selected as National Model for Use of Force Review Practices
Fairfax County, VA – FCPD is proud to announce its selection by the National Policing Institute (NPI) as the first Knowledge and Innovation (K&I) Site for the National Law Enforcement Knowledge Lab. This recognition highlights FCPD’s commitment to advancing evidence-based practices in law enforcement, specifically in use of force review, analysis and accountability.
FCPD was selected as a K&I Site for its record of excellence in this core practice area. This designation as a K&I site highlights our innovative strategies in establishing these evidence-based practices.
NPI conducted an in-depth assessment of the FCPD that included a review of policies, interviews with personnel and participation in scenario-based forums. As part of the K&I site selection process, the results of this assessment were evaluated against research-based best practices, feedback from NPI subject-matter experts and discussions with NPI Fellows.
Through the National Law Enforcement Knowledge Lab, the FCPD will serve as a national model in the establishment of best practices of use of force that prioritize accountability, transparency and continuous improvement. The Department’s review processes, which focus on officer training and commitment to community collaboration, will provide a blueprint for law enforcement agencies nationwide to follow.
“We are honored to be recognized as a Knowledge and Innovation Host Site,” said Chief Kevin Davis. “This is a reflection of our ongoing commitment to ensuring that our policies, practices and collaboration efforts meet the highest standards of professionalism and accountability. We look forward to sharing our work and learning alongside agencies across the nation.”
Through its role as a K&I Site, FCPD will engage with other agencies to provide insights, resources and best practices, demonstrating how deliberate and transparent approaches to use of force can build trust and enhance safety for both officers and the communities they serve.
The National Law Enforcement Knowledge Lab’s mission is to foster safer communities and more effective policing by spotlighting agencies that are leading the field in innovation and excellence.
More information about the Knowledge Lab, its Host Sites, and available resources can be found at https://leknowledgelab.org . For inquiries, contact the Knowledge Lab team at leknowledgelab@policinginstitute.org .
Congratulations to the Fairfax County Police Department Franconia Shopping Center Unit for being recognized at the Mid Atlantic Organized Retail Crime Alliance 2nd Annual Fall Conference. Your hard work, dedication, and teamwork in combating retail theft keeps our community safe.
At the FCIA Interfaith Resiliency Conference on September 18, participants learned about emergency preparedness practices for houses of workshops and how to request a security assessment from the Fairfax County Police Department. I appreciated the opportunity to give opening remarks.
Diversion First 2024 Annual Report now available: 2024 Diversion First Annual Report.pdf
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