K9 Needed for Police Department
The CPF is raising funds to purchase a police K9 dog
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Helping our police get the tools and
training they need to do their best work. -
The Charlottesville Police Department
answers almost 5,000 calls every month. -
One police employee can hear things you can’t
she’s the Department’s police dog Leo! -
Our housing assistance program helps officers
afford to live in our community. -
Since 1960 there have only been six police chiefs
including Chief Longo, serving since 2001. -
At Cops 4 Kids Day children learn
the importance of the police in our community.
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News + Events
CPF Hosts Annual CPD Awards Banquet
The CPF was pleased to again underwrite and host the annual awards banquet for the Charlottesville Police Department.
Cops 4 Kids Day a Success
This year’s Cops 4 Kids day was the largest yet!
What We Do
Awards Banquet
Held each year to recognize exemplary performance by the men and women of the Charlottesville Police Department.
Housing Assistance
Helps officers and their families live in the City by providing $20,000 of down payment assistance and discounts on purchase price and some transaction fees.
Grants
Financial support for strategic needs beyond the reach of the City budget in a given year.
Cops 4 Kids
Each year hundreds of children enjoy the K9 police dog demonstration, forensics van tour, SWAT team gear show and more.
Friday Nights
In partnership with the Boys & Girls Club, promotes positive engagement between the police and community youth.
Citizens Police Academy
Gives a deep understanding of the Police Department's functions and philosophies to a dozen or so citizens each year.
Supplemental Training
Offers advanced training to officers on topics relevant to their professional duties at no cost to the Department.
There is no greater privilege than to have served others and know somehow that you have made a difference in their lives.
—Timothy J. Longo, Sr., Chief of Police