Police Department

Citizens Online Police Reporting System:

File a NON-EMERGENCY Police Report Online in English or Español

PHOTOSafe

RED Means Stop! Chesapeake's red light photo enforcement program is titled PHOTOSafe. Our city's goal is to simply gain compliance with traffic signals which will significantly contribute to public safety in Chesapeake. The camera systems are a force multiplier for the uniformed police officer and they reduce the risks involved in the red light violation enforcement of large intersections. Find out more

Understanding and Filing a Complaint or Compliment

"Please know that I am interested in your comments. It is the policy of the Chesapeake Police Department to recognize the excellent performance of our employees through Department, City or locally sponsored awards. However, should you feel your contact with any of our employees was less than satisfactory, I also want to hear from you.

Anyone can submit comments regarding the quality of our service. This pamphlet describes the process and procedures involved. If you have additional questions, feel free to contact the Ethics & Conduct Unit at the number listed on the front of this pamphlet. Your information will remain confidential."

- Colonel K. L. Wright, Chief of Police

Download a Pamphlet on Understanding and Filing a Complaint or Compliment

Chesapeake Police Department's Mission Statement:

"In Partnership With the Community, Promote a Safe City Through Prevention of Crime and Enforcement of Laws"

Chesapeake Police Department's Core Values:

• Community Service – "Through a partnership with the people and businesses in our community, we are committed to enhancing public safety, reducing the fear of crime, solving community problems that affect public safety, and realizing that we are part of the community."
• Integrity – "We are committed to adherence to high moral and ethical principles and character, honesty, doing what is legally and morally right, and setting the example."
• Professionalism – "As a Department, we strive to maintain a clear sense of commitment, perspective and direction through compliance to policies, standards of conduct and behavior, knowledge of duties, and continual self-improvement."
• Respect – "It is the fundamental duty of each member of the Department to demonstrate empathy, compassion, concern and courtesy for victims of crime and to treat all members of the community, to include those who violate the law, with fairness and tactfulness.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)
Victim Notification Program Link

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) is committed to protecting the public and ensuring that the rights of victims are carefully observed. The Victim Notification Program allows eligible victims and witnesses to obtain reliable and timely information regarding a criminal alien's release from custody. This is the link to that service: www.ice.gov/victim-notification/