About Winchester Police

The Winchester Police Department is one of Virginia's 100+ accredited law enforcement agencies. The department has 105 employees, 79 of which are sworn law enforcement officers. We utilize community policing activities to stay connected with our residents and businesses and value integrity, transparency, teamwork, and commitment.

Mission 

The Winchester Police Department is committed to improving the quality of life for all people by preventing crime in the city. We will accomplish this by enforcing the law with impartiality, creating partnerships through communication and education, and problem-solving using innovative policing strategies.

Value Statement

We are a community-forward agency that appreciates our employees as individuals while promoting their work as a team.