Fairfax Police Unit Designators

[wradar]

I've heard Fairfax PD units called "Scout," which I understand to be their patrol officers, based on this info. However, I can't figure out what "Neighborhood" units are. Any ideas?

 

[N4VKF]

Special designator used for "Neighborhood" patrol. I think in the past the officers were residents of certain complexes but it might be more of a directed patrol these days.

 

[Hbright]

Special designator used for "Neighborhood" patrol. I think in the past the officers were residents of certain complexes but it might be more of a directed patrol these days.

That's not correct.

"Neighborhood" is Neighborhood Patrol Unit aka Bike Team.

 

[N4VKF]

That's not correct.

"Neighborhood" is Neighborhood Patrol Unit aka Bike Team.

Now I remember that is correct.

 

[wradar]

Thanks!

 

[N4VKF]

Check out this wiki and the other wiki that I am editing about Fairfax County.

Fairfax County (VA) Police Radio/CAD Designators - The RadioReference Wiki

 

[GB1439]

Check out this wiki and the other wiki that I am editing about Fairfax County.

Fairfax County (VA) Police Radio/CAD Designators - The RadioReference Wiki

I believe adding a 5 to the end of the patrol designators is no longer accurate - I think they simply add 1, 2, etc.

Also, note the new rank structure implemented last year which effects some things on that page --

Old rank	New rank
Chief of Police	Chief of Police
Executive Deputy Chief	Executive Assistant Chief
Deputy Chief	Assistant Chief
Major	Deputy Chief
Captain	Major
First Lieutenant	Captain
Second Lieutenant	Lieutenant
Sergeant	Sergeant
Non-supervisory ranks	Stay the same