The Alexandria City Council has officially affirmed its commitment to supporting our local police department. This achievement reflects our collective desire to recognize the dedicated service of our public safety professionals. We will continue to monitor the city budget process to ensure that these essential community resources remain fully funded.
August 22, 2020
Final supporters
Citizens of Alexandria:
Now is the time to explicitly state our support for the Alexandria, Virginia, police department (APD). National favorability ratings for the police in general have fallen since the death of Mr. George Floyd at the hands of police officers in Minneapolis. APD is a modern, highly trained, technically skilled, energetic, diverse and well-equipped police department, with a current authorized strength of 320 sworn and 138 civilian employees. These men and women serve the city every day in a job that is often challenging and unforgiving. They deserve to know that the people of Alexandria stand beside them.
In a recent letter, Police Chief Michael Brown acknowledged that officers of the APD are “very angry at the police officer that killed Mr. Floyd and the other officers who failed to respond to Mr. Floyd’s pleas for help,” adding that officers are “appalled at what they witnessed.” APD officers should not shoulder the blame for the misconduct of officers in other cities.
We, the undersigned, wish to express:
- We support the officers and civilian employees of the Alexandria Police Department and appreciate their competent, courteous, professional and community oriented police services.
- As stakeholders in the City of Alexandria, we will work to build positive relationships and develop partnerships with the Alexandria Police Department.
- We see the members of the Alexandria Police Department as allies in the struggle for a better and safer community for all.
- We believe police misconduct should not be tolerated and all allegations against officers should be handled in a fair and transparent manner.
- We will encourage and support the best candidates in our community to pursue a career in law enforcement.
- Given the low regional starting pay for Alexandria Police officers, we support fair pay for the APD and do not support any actions to defund the Alexandria Police Department.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
June 11, 2020
Reached 100 supporters
June 10, 2020
June 9, 2020
The signature count is nearing one hundred and we need to maintain this momentum. Please send this page to a neighbor who appreciates the work of our local officers.
June 9, 2020
The number of signatures is steadily increasing as we approach our next milestone of 250. Please consider directing others to this page so that we arrive at this figure before we present our findings to local officials.
130 Comments
APD is one of the finest police departments in the nation. I retired from this department after 30 years of service and I know firsthand that they work with the community to solve problems. Theses officers put the community first and they way under paid for being in the metropolitan area.
I went through the civilian police academy, did the ride along, sat in the 911 Call Center, and know that you are all top notch professionals. Thank you for what you do day in and day out!
I totally support Alexandria's Police Department. I would like to see a local media blitz on the many ways our police are involved in the community in addition to the outstanding job they do to keep us safe.
I appreciate the professionalism and courtesy of the Alexandria Police Department. Let me also add the EMS, particularly Capt. Scott. Kind and compassionate people we are lucky to have working with us.
I was born and raised in Alexandria and have always been a very strong supporter of our incredible Alexandria Police Department. My Great Grandfather—Pap Webster— was the first Chief of Police in Alexandria for many years. I’m proud and happy to support such an outstanding Alexandria Police Department.
Be safe! Thank you!
All Lives Matter, including those of our heroes in blue.
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The Alexandria City Council has officially affirmed its commitment to supporting our local police department. This achievement reflects our collective desire to recognize the dedicated service of our public safety professionals. We will continue to monitor the city budget process to ensure that these essential community resources remain fully funded.
August 22, 2020
Final supporters
Citizens of Alexandria:
Now is the time to explicitly state our support for the Alexandria, Virginia, police department (APD). National favorability ratings for the police in general have fallen since the death of Mr. George Floyd at the hands of police officers in Minneapolis. APD is a modern, highly trained, technically skilled, energetic, diverse and well-equipped police department, with a current authorized strength of 320 sworn and 138 civilian employees. These men and women serve the city every day in a job that is often challenging and unforgiving. They deserve to know that the people of Alexandria stand beside them.
In a recent letter, Police Chief Michael Brown acknowledged that officers of the APD are “very angry at the police officer that killed Mr. Floyd and the other officers who failed to respond to Mr. Floyd’s pleas for help,” adding that officers are “appalled at what they witnessed.” APD officers should not shoulder the blame for the misconduct of officers in other cities.
We, the undersigned, wish to express:
- We support the officers and civilian employees of the Alexandria Police Department and appreciate their competent, courteous, professional and community oriented police services.
- As stakeholders in the City of Alexandria, we will work to build positive relationships and develop partnerships with the Alexandria Police Department.
- We see the members of the Alexandria Police Department as allies in the struggle for a better and safer community for all.
- We believe police misconduct should not be tolerated and all allegations against officers should be handled in a fair and transparent manner.
- We will encourage and support the best candidates in our community to pursue a career in law enforcement.
- Given the low regional starting pay for Alexandria Police officers, we support fair pay for the APD and do not support any actions to defund the Alexandria Police Department.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
June 11, 2020
Reached 100 supporters
June 10, 2020
June 9, 2020
The signature count is nearing one hundred and we need to maintain this momentum. Please send this page to a neighbor who appreciates the work of our local officers.
June 9, 2020
The number of signatures is steadily increasing as we approach our next milestone of 250. Please consider directing others to this page so that we arrive at this figure before we present our findings to local officials.
130 Comments
We are not Minneapolis and APD is not MPD. I support APD and condemn MPD. I only hope the folks in the Twin Cities will one day have the type of professional, community oriented departments we have here. A shout to out too to the great men and women in our Sheriff’s Office.
APD is one of the finest police departments in the nation. I retired from this department after 30 years of service and I know firsthand that they work with the community to solve problems. Theses officers put the community first and they way under paid for being in the metropolitan area.
I went through the civilian police academy, did the ride along, sat in the 911 Call Center, and know that you are all top notch professionals. Thank you for what you do day in and day out!
I totally support Alexandria's Police Department. I would like to see a local media blitz on the many ways our police are involved in the community in addition to the outstanding job they do to keep us safe.
I appreciate the professionalism and courtesy of the Alexandria Police Department. Let me also add the EMS, particularly Capt. Scott. Kind and compassionate people we are lucky to have working with us.
I was born and raised in Alexandria and have always been a very strong supporter of our incredible Alexandria Police Department. My Great Grandfather—Pap Webster— was the first Chief of Police in Alexandria for many years. I’m proud and happy to support such an outstanding Alexandria Police Department.
Be safe! Thank you!
All Lives Matter, including those of our heroes in blue.
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We are not Minneapolis and APD is not MPD. I support APD and condemn MPD. I only hope the folks in the Twin Cities will one day have the type of professional, community oriented departments we have here. A shout to out too to the great men and women in our Sheriff’s Office.