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P.O. Box 922, 24450
540-462-3700
fax: 540-463-5310
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
Acting Chief A.M. "Bucky" Miller
(540) 462-3705; fax: (540) 463-9257
lexpolice@ci.lexington.va.us
The Lexington Police Department is located at 11 Fuller Street, just behind City Hall. Emergencies should be reported to Central Dispatch (911). Administrative offices may be contacted at (540) 462-3705.
Suspicious criminal activities can be reported anonymously by calling the Crime Line at (540) 463-2878.
In order to protect the residents of Lexington and their property, the City maintains a professionally trained and well-equipped Police Department which includes 15 uniformed officers, two clerical employees, and a Special Enforcement Officer (organizational chart). In addition to regular police duties, the Police Chief, who is appointed by the City Manager, administers a school-crossing guard program. The Department also provides extra patrols to residents' homes on request when they are out of town; and provides many other services to the community beyond the usual scope of police work.
Lexington is a safe community in which to live and work. The total crime index for 2005 was 259. There has not been a murder committed in Lexington in almost fifteen years. Larcenies continue to be number one on the list of crimes committed.
Alarm Systems
In an ordinance enacted by City Council, any residential or commercial establishment which maintains an alarm system that is monitored by an outside company, must have the alarm registered with the Police Department.
For your convenience, a copy of the alarm system procedure and a copy of the Alarm Application are provided here, which may be printed out, completed and mailed to the Police Department. Please contact Roger Clark (462-3749) if you have any questions regarding the alarm system procedure
Mission Statement
We, the members of the Lexington Police Department, exist to serve all people within our jurisdiction with respect, fairness, and compassion. We are committed to the prevention of crime and the protection of life and property; the preservation of peace, order and safety; the enforcement of laws and ordinances; and the safeguarding of constitutional guarantees.
With community service as our foundation, we are driven by goals to enhance the quality of life, investigating problems as well as incidents, seeking solutions and fostering a sense of security in communities and individuals. We nurture public trust by holding ourselves to the highest standards of performance and ethics.
To fulfill its mission, the Lexington Police Department is dedicated to providing a quality work environment and the development of its members through effective training and leadership.
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Accreditation
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On January 8, 1998, the police department was officially State Accredited by the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission, and re-accredited on January 30, 2003. Lexington is one of the the smallest police agencies in Virginia to receive this recognition. Many thanks to the entire department for their hard work in making this possible.