Programs & Crime Info

  • PHOTOSafe Red Light Enforcement
    Chesapeake's red light photo enforcement program reduces the risks involved in red-light running violation enforcement at large intersections.
  • PhotoSafe Speed Enforcement
    Chesapeake's automated speed enforcement program's goal is to simply gain compliance with traffic speed limits 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 speed violation enforcement in school zones.
  • School Bus Stop Arm Safety Program
    Chesapeake's school bus stop arm program's goal is to simply gain compliance with traffic stopping for school buses when they are loading and unloading students which will significantly contribute to public safety in Chesapeake.
  • Custody - Cameras Used to Stop Thieves, Offenders, and Delinquents in Your Area
    Join the Custody program to share information about any cameras located on your business or residence. The information is mapped and used to prevent crimes and provide potential evidence for active cases.
  • Prescription Drug Collection Unit
    The Chesapeake Police Department provides our citizens with a safe and secure location to discard expired, unwanted, or unused prescription controlled substances. Our Med Return collection box is located in the lobby at Police Headquarters, 304 Albemarle Drive. The Med Return collection box is only for Schedule II through Schedule V controlled and non-controlled substances. The following items are not accepted: needles or syringes, sharps or epi-pens, IV bags, thermometers or other mercury-containing items, empty containers, illegal drugs, or paraphernalia, and personal care items. The prescription drug collection box is available for citizen disposal only and is not intended for use by pharmaceutical representatives or medical offices to discard unwanted medications.
  • Citizens' Police Academy
    This free course will give you more knowledge about the Chesapeake Police Department and how it functions.
  • Citizen Advisory Group
    The group's purpose is to enhance a cooperative working relationship with the police department and Chesapeake citizens.