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The Administrative Services Division is commanded by a Captain and serves as the department’s central support hub for logistics, records, technology coordination, and administrative compliance. The division ensures that the department’s internal systems, equipment, and documentation processes operate efficiently and in accordance with legal and regulatory standards.
Oversees the purchase, maintenance, and lifecycle management of the department’s vehicle fleet, ensuring operational readiness and safety.
Maintains and organizes departmental records, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and compliance with state and local regulations.
The division oversees the department’s Evidence Room, which is managed by a Corporal responsible for evidence intake, storage, chain-of-custody integrity, and disposition.
The Records Division processes requests made in compliance with the Freedom of Information Act. It is the responsibility of the Records Clerks to receive, record, maintain, retrieve, and distribute department records accurately and in a timely manner. Personnel are trained in FOIA procedures and the systems required for maintaining confidential police records to provide excellent customer service to partner agencies, our officers, and the general public.
Service Page
The WPD offers public fingerprinting services for employment, business applications, adoptions, licensing, and other designated permits. Fingerprinting is not available for immigration purposes.
The Winchester Police Department is responsible for the collection and adjudication of fines and fees resulting from the issuance of parking tickets.
Administration Division
Captain Ed Orellana
edward.orellana@winchesterva.gov
FOIA & Records
Lieutenant Michael Ackerman
michael.ackerman@winchesterva.gov
Property & Evidence
540-662-4131