The Fairfax County Police Department is inviting residents to a series of community events this week, part of its year-round effort to bring residents and officers together.
According to the department, events ranging from Coffee with a Cop to neighborhood meetings and outreach programs help foster communication, strengthen partnerships, and keep the community informed.
The week begins Saturday, Oct. 3, with a Touch-a-Truck event hosted by the McLean Police District from 10 a.m. to noon at 8399 Westpark Dr, McLean, VA 22102.
Two Community Advisory Committee (CAC) meetings follow on Tuesday, Oct. 6. The West Springfield district meets from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 6140 Rolling Rd, Springfield, VA 22152, while the Mason district meets from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 5128 Lincoln Ave, Alexandria, VA 22312.
On Wednesday, Oct. 7, National Coffee with a Cop Day will be marked at six locations from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.: Reston at 2004 Opportunity Way; McLean at 6839 Redmond Dr; Mount Vernon at 2511 Parkers Ln, Alexandria; and West Springfield at 10301 New Guinea Rd, Fairfax. The Mason district will host its event from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at 10301 New Guinea Rd, and again from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 8900 Little River Tpke, Fairfax.
The week closes Thursday, Oct. 8, with a NARFE Food Drive hosted by the Mason district from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 7137 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003.
For more information about these and other events, residents can contact their local police district station or email fcpdOutreach@fairfaxcounty.gov.