Public Safety
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Paul Pedroso Takes Oath as Alexandria Police Department’s Interim Chief
ALEXANDRIA, VA=On Friday, Feb.9, Paul Pedroso took the oath to serve the City of Alexandria as its Interim Chief of…
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BREAKING NEWS: Alexandria Police Chief Don Hayes Leaving Department After Four-Decade Career
ALEXANDRIA, VA-The City of Alexandria announced this morning (Jan. 29) that Police Chief Don Hayes is leaving the department to…
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Alexandria Police Department Reports Abandoned Child in Good Health
(Update 1/26 4:14 pm.) APD detectives are continuing their investigation and the child remains in CPS custody. The child’s family…
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Alexandria Fire Chief Corey Smedley to Retire in January
ALEXANDRIA, VA-City of Alexandria Fire/EMS Chief Corey Smedley announced his retirement, effective Friday, Jan. 12, 2024. “I thank Chief Smedley…
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Alexandria Police Dept. Welcomes New Communications Manager, Assistant Chiefs
ALEXANDRIA, VA-The Alexandria Police Department welcomes Communications Manager Tracy Walker, and .Assistant Chiefs Raul Pedroso and Tina Laguna Walker began…
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Alexandria City Council Meets Law Enforcement Leaders to Discuss Crime Fighting Tactics
ALEXANDRIA, VA-At its Tuesday, Sept. 26, meeting, the Alexandria City Council received a comprehensive citywide crime reduction strategy from senior members of…
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PHOTOS: The Chamber ALX’s Valor Awards Recognize Alexandria’s First Responders
Alexandria, VA – On Thursday, June 1, Inova Alexandria Hospital presented The Chamber ALX’s 2023 Valor Awards, in which…
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City of Alexandria Installing Speed Cameras in Select School Zones
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The City of Alexandria announced this evening (March 28) that speed cameras will be installed in some…
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City of Alexandria Releases Funeral Arrangements for Brian Hricik, EMS Deputy Chief
ALEXANDRIA, VA -Yesterday (March 4) the City of Alexandria released the funeral arrangements for Brian Hricik, the Alexandria Fire Department‘s…
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BREAKING NEWS: Alexandria City Council Reaches Collective Bargaining Agreement With Fire Department’s Union
ALEXANDRIA, VA – In November, Alexandria City Council approved a CBA with the city’s police department, giving officers a substantial…
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