Leesburg Police Ease Public Restrictions At Headquarters

LEESBURG, VA — The Leesburg Police Department is lifting certain restrictions that were implemented at the start of the coronavirus crisis, including the immediate reopening of the station's lobby to the public, the department said Monday.

The police department noted, however, that it will continue certain health safety measures that have been put in place for the health and safety of its officers and of the community.

People entering the police department are required to wear a face covering. Visitors without a face covering will be provided one by department staff. People unable to wear a mask should use the outdoor call box to the right of the lobby entry door, or call the department's dispatchers at 703-771-4500.

While the lobby has reopened, weather permitting and when possible, people meeting with a police officer will be directed to meet outside in front of the police station.

Public access to both the medication disposal drop box and the town’s finance department bill pay drop box in the police department's lobby has resumed. Also, in-person records services have resumed. Many requests, though, can be completed over the phone during business hours at 703-771-4506 or online, the department said.

Other restrictions will remain in place. Fingerprinting services offered to the public remain suspended as will car seat inspection services. The Leesburg Police Department Ride-Along program will remain suspended.

The town's police officers have been directed to use social distancing to avoid unnecessary physical contact with non-arrestees. This may include not shaking hands with members of the public and remaining at a distance of six feet when possible.