Public Safety

Public Safety

Winchester strives to protect residents with a strong force of police officers, firefighters and 911 dispatchers. The City also relies heavily on a dedicated team of volunteers through the four fire and rescue volunteer fire companies, Police Volunteers In Policing (VIPs), CERT members, and many others.

Winchester Police & Emergency Communications (9-1-1)

Timbrook Public Safety Center
231 East Piccadilly Street
Winchester, VA 22601

Crime prevention
Animal control
Neighborhood and business watch
Fingerprinting
Community events
Emergency communications
Crime Solvers
Parade & event permits

Fire & Rescue

Creamery Building
21 S. Kent Street, Ste. 301
Winchester, VA 22601

Emergency response
Fire prevention inspections
Community Paramedic Program
Public education and awareness
Hazardous materials response
Fire investigations
Child vehicle safety seat installation
EMS billing

Emergency Management

Public Services Building
301 E. Cork Street
Winchester, VA 22601

City-wide emergency preparedness and response
Radio communications
Drone program
Certified Emergency Response Team (CERT)
Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

Public Safety Phone Directory

Division/Activity	Phone Number
Emergencies	9-1-1
Police and Fire & Rescue Non-Emergency	540-662-4131
Police Administration (M-F, 8:00-4:30 pm)	540-545-4700
Animal Control	540-662-4131
Bicycle Licenses	540-662-4131
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)	540-773-1360
Crime Solvers Hotline	540-665-TIPS (8477)
Crime Solvers Complaints	540-722-7940
Emergency Management	540-773-1360
Fingerprinting	540-662-4131
Police Records Department	540-545-4728
Criminal Investigations	540-545-4704
Special Investigations	540-545-4709
Property Room	540-545-4726
Kids & Cops Camp	540-545-4716 or 545-4722
Fire & Rescue Administrative Office	540-662-2298
Fire Inspections	540-662-2298