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Meet the newest K-9 with ACPD and help name her
July 2, 2024
Albemarle County Police Department is welcoming its newest crime fighting K-9 to its task force. The 12-week-old bloodhound puppy is new to the team. Right now, she does not have a name. Albemarle County is asking for your help to name her!
Albemarle County Police Foundation honors Wawa
January 11, 2024
The foundation honors a partner each quarter. This time around it chose Wawa for its strong support in helping build relationships between ACPD and the community it serves.
First responders get a special holiday meal while on the job
December 25, 2023
Emergencies do not take a break for the holidays, which means many first responders are working day and night to keep the community safe.
However, officers at the Albemarle County Police Department got to share a meal and have a little piece of home right at the station.
Albemarle Police bring gifts to Albemarle County children
December 12, 2023
First responders are joining together to spread holiday cheer. Albemarle County Police Department was on Santa Patrol on Tuesday, December 12. It will continue to be in different neighborhoods over the next two weeks, handing out can other surprises.
The Grinch joined in non the fun, but Santa and the officers didn’t let him steal Christmas.
Interview: “I Love CVille Show”
October 19, 2022
Kate Kaminski, Executive Director of Albemarle County Police Foundation, MPO Andy Muncy and MPO Joe George joined Jerry Miller for an interview on The I Love CVille Show.
Putt-Putt with Police returns to Albemarle County
August 17, 2022
The Albemarle County Police Foundation’s biggest event is back Wednesday, August 17, for the first time since 2019. Putt-Putt With Police is a community engagement event with mini golf, pizza, back to school supplies and more. The event is completely free so everyone has the chance to enjoy it.
Albemarle County implements virtual reality into police training program
September 22, 2022
During a period of scrutiny over how police handle certain emergency calls, the Albemarle County Police Department is reimagining its training program. The department is using modern technology to help officers prepare for all kinds of situations.
National Night Out held at Shops at Stonefield
August 03, 2022
The Albemarle County Police Department celebrated National Night Out on Tuesday evening. It's a national event to promote police relationships with communities. "It’s really important for police to build relationships with the residents and citizens of Albemarle County," said Kate Kaminski, the executive director for the Albemarle County Police Foundation.
ACPF receives donation from Charlottesville group
November 18, 2019
The Albemarle County Police Foundation is receiving a generous donation for its K-9 unit. The 100+ Women Who Care Charlottesville raised $7,500 to cover the costs of training Officer Daxel. Group members meet four times a year to nominate a charity of their choice. Co-chair Nancy Markos says supporting the county’s police K-9 unit was a no-brainer.
Meet the Albemarle County police officers working on Christmas Day
December 25, 2021
While they can’t be with their families on Christmas, the Albemarle County Police Foundation is bringing a taste of the holidays right to them.
The foundation provided meals for all of the officers working on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
