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Fairfax County Police Department
Public Information Office
4100 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Va. 22030
703-246-2253. TTY 703-204-2264. Fax 703-246-4253
FCPD-PIO@fairfaxcounty.gov
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police
News Release: 09/337/LHC/(7)
December 4, 2009
Police Light Up the Holidays
West Springfield Police District – In an effort to increase visibility and deter larcenies from autos and other crimes over the hectic holiday shopping season, police cars in parts of the West Springfield Police district will patrol neighborhoods with their blue emergency lights on.
Officers will be in the flashing light mode from Saturday, December 5 through Saturday, January 2, 2010. They will also post electronic sign boards and distribute flyers with safety messages throughout the neighborhoods.
In an attempt to stem further thefts frequently associated with the holiday season, officers remind residents to secure their valuables and not to leave cell phones, GPS units, laptop computers, and other items of value unattended in vehicles.
Police also encourage motorists to stay alert on roadways across the county this holiday season and to report suspected impaired drivers to 703-691-2131. For more information on Fairfax County holiday public safety efforts, go to www.fairfaxcounty.police/gov.
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