Herndon Police Close All Facilities To The Public Due To COVID-19 Concerns

HERNDON, VA — Town of Herndon Police facilities in are closed to the public until further notice, according to a message posted Wednesday afternoon on the department's official Twitter account.

Critical staff will still be working 24/7; however, no police business will be conducted in the lobby of police headquarters.

The decision to close the lobby was made in order to ensure the health and safety of police officers and staff, as the number of COVID-19 case continue to rise across the state, according to a department spokeswoman.

On Wednesday, Fairfax County made staffing adjustments to fire department after 66 employees tested positive for COVID-19.

In the event of an emergency, the public should still call 911. For any non-emergency situations, the public can call 703-435-6846. FOIA requests may be emailed to: herndonpd.FOIA@herndon-va.gov and background investigators may email: herndonpd.records@herndon-va.gov.

(1/2) For the health and safety of our officers and staff, and for that of the community, HPD facilities will be closed to the public until further notice. No police business will be conducted in our lobby. Our mission critical staff, however, remains on duty 24/7. pic.twitter.com/25gv51WQD3
— Herndon Police (@HerndonPolice) December 29, 2021