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FOR AN EMERGENCY, DIAL 911. This site is not monitored 24/7. For non-emergencies, call 703-435-6846

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11/10/2026

FINAL 3:33 p.m.: The outage is over and power has been restored. If you are still experiencing issues, please call Dominion Power.

POWER OUTAGE: Portions of Herndon are without power. Dominion Power has been dispatched to investigate the situation. Updates as available.

11/10/2026

Our business offices will be closed Wednesday, November 11, 2026. As always, dispatchers and officers remain on duty 24/7 to keep our community safe. For all non-emergency matters, call 703-435-6846; use 911 for emergencies.

11/09/2026

‪UPDATE 2:50 p.m.: Lights are now running on battery backup. Dominion Power has been notified for repairs. Updates as available.‬

TRAFFIC INCIDENT: The traffic lights at Elden St and Worldgate Dr are out due to a power outage. DPW is on scene. Follow police direction. Updates as available.

11/06/2026

Congratulations to Captain Mark Dale on his retirement! Captain Dale served the residents of Fairfax County for 32 years (26 years at Fairfax County Police Department and six years at Herndon Police Department). Thank you for your years of dedicated service and your leadership!

11/04/2026

💙 Behind every badge is a human being.

Police officers are trained to stay calm under pressure, make split-second decisions, and help others through stressful situations. But that doesn't mean they're immune to stress themselves. And neither are you.

On National Stress Awareness Day, we're reminding our officers, our community, and ourselves that taking care of your mental well-being is just as important as taking care of your physical health.

Take a walk. Take a breath. Check on a friend. Share a smile. Sometimes the smallest gestures can make the biggest difference in someone's stressful day.

Because whether you're wearing a badge, raising a family, working a demanding job, or just navigating everyday life, you can't pour from an empty cup.

💙 Take care of yourself. Take care of each other. And never underestimate the power of a smile.

11/02/2026

TRAFFIC ALERT: 1200-blk of Herndon Pkwy is closed in both directions from Springtide to Summerfield for an unstable light post that was damaged in a crash. Dominion is en route, but expect the closure to last a couple of hours. Find an alternate route through town.

10/31/2026

𝐈𝐓'𝐒 𝐇𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐍!
Halloween Safety Tip: If kids are mature enough to trick-or-treat without supervision, tell them to stick to familiar well-lit areas and go in groups. Stay safe and have fun!
👻👻👻🍭

10/30/2026

Eat, drink, and be scary, but don't drink and drive,
Call a sober ride to make sure you arrive!
Don't let a boo-ze cruise turn into a fright,
Keep the spirits off the road Halloween night! 🎃👻

Free Halloween Lyft Rides courtesy of Washington Regional Alcohol Program throughout Greater Washington TONIGHT and SATURDAY Night to Prevent Drunk Driving 🎃 SoberRide.com

10/30/2026

Thank you to The Town of Herndon Government hosting today's Chili Cook Off and Costume Contest!
Chief Pihonak took home FIRST PLACE for his chili named You Have the Right to Remain Silent...But This Chili Has Other Plans!! 🌶️ 😅
And Congratulations to PIO Lisa Herndon and Assistant Program Manager Tiffany Scalzo (HPD Posse) for their wins for Best Duo Costume and Best Homemade Costume! 🤠 🏆

Herndon is a great place to work! Join our family at BeHerndonPD.com.

10/29/2026

𝐈𝐓'𝐒 𝐀𝐋𝐌𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐇𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐍!
Halloween Safety Tip: Put electronic devices down, keep your head up, and walk; don't run across the street. Stay safe and have fun!
👻🎃🍭

Address

397 Herndon Pkwy
Herndon, VA
20170

Telephone

+17034356846

Website

http://herndon-va.gov/

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