Herndon Police Department Adjusts Services Due To Coronavirus

HERNDON, VA — In the interest of promoting public health and preserving public safety, the Herndon Police Department is adjusting how it's handling reports from the community, as part of its response to the new coronavirus, also known as COVID-19.

"Our officers will continue to respond accordingly to all emergencies," according to a release posted on the department's Facebook page. "However, in an effort to protect our officers and community, and to ensure a healthy and fully staffed police department, we will be taking some police reports over the phone moving forward."

Police are asking the public to call 703-435-6846 for non emergency situations. Rather than responding in person, officers may take reports and conduct follow-ups over the phone. For active and emergency situations, the public should call 9-1-1.

Herndon Police already suspended the following non-emergency services until further notice:

• Use of the HPD Community Room
• Tours of HPD facilities and vehicles
• The HPD ride-along program
• Friday afternoon fingerprinting services
• Car seat installations

In a related matter, the Fairfax County General District Court, which is held in Herndon each Wednesday, is closed. The court is expected to reopen on Wednesday, April 22.

The Town of Herndon is deferring to the Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) and the Virginia Health Department to provide up-to-date information to residents on all matters related to COVID-19. Residents are encouraged to text 888777 to receive text updates from FCHD.

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