Fairfax County Police Department
Mount Vernon District Police Station
District Overview
| Staffing | 117 including 96 sworn officers, 6 auxiliary officers, and 15 civilians (Police Citizen Aides, Crossing Guards, a Crime Analyst, Administrative Staff, and Volunteers) |
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| Size | Approximately 26 Square Miles |
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| Coverage | Richmond Highway corridor from the city of Alexandria on the north to Fort Belvoir in the south |
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| Contains | Mount Vernon Estate and Garden, Woodlawn Plantation, Fort Hunt National Park, Fort Belvoir Military Base, and Huntley Meadows Park |
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Station Leadership
Units
Crime Prevention Unit
Crime Prevention Officer
Neighborhood watch, security surveys, presentations, and more
Community Outreach Officer
Community concerns, events, public safety, and more
Safe Exchange Zone
Need a secure, public spot to meet up face-to-face?
The Mount Vernon District Station features designated Safe Exchange Zone parking spaces right in front of the building. With 24/7 video monitoring, it provides a secure environment for completing online marketplace sales, handling child custody handoffs, or finalizing any other local exchanges.

Look for this sign. It marks the designated exchange spaces.
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