Public Safety
Crime
Does the police department offer any kind of crime prevention/reduction service programs to the community?
Yes – http://www.co.henrico.va.us/police/frequently-asked-questions–faqs-/
How can I obtain crime information about my neighborhood?
You can access up to 30 days of crime information via the Police Public Data Access Information website. If you need information not available on the website, you can also request it through the Division of Police’s Criminal Records Unit by calling (804) 501-4800. In these cases, a $9 fee will apply.
My child is violating the law. As a parent, what action should I take?
Contact the Intake office for the Court Service Unit at (804) 501-4227 to arrange for an appointment to meet with an Intake officer.
Emergency Preparedness
Emergency: 9 1 1
Ambulance – Fire – Police
| Emergency Services for Mental Health, Developmental Disability & Substance Abuse | |
|---|---|
| Henrico residents | (804) 727-8484 |
| Charles City/New Kent residents | (804) 966-2496 |
| TDD | (804) 727-8484 |
| Senior Connections Intake | (804) 343-3000 |
| Victim/Witness Assistance Program | (804) 501-1680 |
| Central Virginia Legal Aid | (804) 648-1012 |
| Adult Protective Services | (804) 501-5003 |
| VA Family Violence & Sexual Assault Hotline | 1 – 800 – 838 – 8238 |
| Metro Richmond Crimestoppers | (804) 780-1000 |
| Animal Protection | (804) 720-8800 |
| Neighborhood Watch | (804) 501-4856 |
Emergency Supply Kit
From Ready.Gov, here is information about an emergency supply kit. Also see the links there for thinking about the needs of those with disabilities, seniors, and even pets.
The Division of Fire has prepared a Community Disaster Preparedness Manual (PDF, 143 kb), which covers many kinds of disasters, including hurricanes, winter storms, and terrorism. The manual includes lists of things to do before and during an emergency, and lists of things you might want to have on hand.
Here is the Spanish version: Manual de Preparacin comunal para casos de desastres (PDF).
Home Safety
Neighborhood Watch
Information on neighborhood watches is here, including a start-up packet you can download.
Home security and other crime prevention issues
Crime prevention is a component of the Community Policing Section. This unit provides many programs and services for residents and the business community. If you are a Henrico County, Va. resident and would like additional information about these services and programs, contact Community Policing at (804) 501-4838. For additional information see: http://www.co.henrico.va.us/police/programs/community-service/ .
Security Services
Does Security services assist employees or visitors to the Government Center who have problems with their vehicles, such as being locked out, needing a jump-start, etc.?
No, Security services does not provide lock-out or automotive service, but they will call a company to assist if the motorist does not have a telephone available.
Can Security services provide visitors an escort from the building to the parking areas when they are visiting the Government Center at night?
Yes, escorts are available 24 hours a day by calling Security services at (804) 501-4555.
Resources:
Experts agree that the single most important step toward ensuring your personal safety is making the decision to Refuse to be a Victim. That means that you must have have an overall personal safety strategy in place before you need it. Contact the Community Programs & Services at (804) 501-4838 for more information.
| Virginia Family Violence & Sexual Assault Hotline | 1-800-838-8238 |
| Virginia Adult Protective Services | 1-888-832-3858 |
| Alzheimers’ Association | 1-800-272-3900 |
| Senior Connections Intake | (804) 343-3000 |
| Victim/Witness Assistance Program | (804) 501-1680 |
| Central Virginia Legal Aid | (804) 648-1012 |
| Henrico County Police Non-Emergency | (804) 501-5000 |
| Safe Harbor | (804) 249-9470 |
| Mental Health’s Emergency Services | (804) 727-8484 |
| Dept of Social Services | (804) 501-5003 |
| Adult Protective Services | (804) 501-5003 |