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Berryville Police Department
The Berryville Police Department provides several community services and programs at no cost, including fingerprinting of children for identification purposes, house checks while occupants are out of town for extended periods of time, youth substance abuse awareness and prevention programs, formation and organization of Neighborhood Watch programs, Child Safety Seat Installation/Inspection, bicycle safety and security programs and other public safety and security programs by special arrangement.
The Town Council and the Police Department are highly committed to community oriented policing and crime prevention as the most effective means of law enforcement and protection of the public.
The Town Council and the Police Department are highly committed to community oriented policing and crime prevention as the most effective means of law enforcement and protection of the public.
- Emergency Dispatch
- Animal Control
- CodeRed® Notification
- Crimesolvers
- Criminal Record Information
- Tips To Safeguard Your Bicycle
- Cell Phone Donations
- Rolling Job Applications
Emergency Dispatch
The emergency number for fire, rescue and police is 911. Calls are traceable to ensure response is provided in an accurate and timely manner. We urge you to contact the non-emergency number at the Clarke County Communications Office (540) 955-1234 to make sure the 911 system is correctly updated with your name, address and directions to your residence in the event of an emergency.
The emergency number for fire, rescue and police is 911. Calls are traceable to ensure response is provided in an accurate and timely manner. We urge you to contact the non-emergency number at the Clarke County Communications Office (540) 955-1234 to make sure the 911 system is correctly updated with your name, address and directions to your residence in the event of an emergency.
Animal Control
Dogs are not permitted to run at large off the premises of the owner and must be leashed or otherwise under restraint and immediate control of the owner at any time they are off the premises.
All dogs must have a dog license issued annually by the Clarke County Treasurer's Office, located at 101 Chalmers Court.
The Animal Shelter is located at 225 Ramsburg Lane just west of the Berryville Corporate Limits.
In the event of an emergency and if there is no answer at the Shelter, the Officer may be contacted through the Clarke County Communications Office at (540)955-1234.
Local ordinances concerning vicious animals, destructive cats, animals running at large and animals creating frequent nuisance or disturbance to the neighbors are strictly enforced.
Dogs are not permitted to run at large off the premises of the owner and must be leashed or otherwise under restraint and immediate control of the owner at any time they are off the premises.
All dogs must have a dog license issued annually by the Clarke County Treasurer's Office, located at 101 Chalmers Court.
The Animal Shelter is located at 225 Ramsburg Lane just west of the Berryville Corporate Limits.
In the event of an emergency and if there is no answer at the Shelter, the Officer may be contacted through the Clarke County Communications Office at (540)955-1234.
Local ordinances concerning vicious animals, destructive cats, animals running at large and animals creating frequent nuisance or disturbance to the neighbors are strictly enforced.
CodeRED® Notification
The Town uses the CodeRED® Citizen Alert System to broadcast important emergency and severe weather messages to Town residents. The CodeRED® system distributes notifications to residents at a rate of 1,000 calls per minute and will leave a voicemail message if the phone is not answered.
Registering with CodeRED®
All listed land line numbers will automatically be called by the system.
If you use unlisted numbers, cell phones or VOIP you will not receive CodeRED® notifications unless you sign up to the service.
If you would like to sign up for CodeRED® notification please visit the CodeRED® registration site and enter your information or call Clarke County Communications at (540)955-1234 to register.
The Town uses the CodeRED® Citizen Alert System to broadcast important emergency and severe weather messages to Town residents. The CodeRED® system distributes notifications to residents at a rate of 1,000 calls per minute and will leave a voicemail message if the phone is not answered.
Registering with CodeRED®
All listed land line numbers will automatically be called by the system.
If you use unlisted numbers, cell phones or VOIP you will not receive CodeRED® notifications unless you sign up to the service.
If you would like to sign up for CodeRED® notification please visit the CodeRED® registration site and enter your information or call Clarke County Communications at (540)955-1234 to register.
Crimesolvers
Winchester / Frederick / Clarke County Crime Solvers is a Community based non-profit organization that partners with law enforement, the media and the community in the fight against crime. Crimesolvers provides a 24 hour confidential hotline and offers rewards up to $1,000 for tips leading to the arrest and indictment of individuals wanted for ciminal offenses.
For more information visit crimesolvers.
Winchester / Frederick / Clarke County Crime Solvers is a Community based non-profit organization that partners with law enforement, the media and the community in the fight against crime. Crimesolvers provides a 24 hour confidential hotline and offers rewards up to $1,000 for tips leading to the arrest and indictment of individuals wanted for ciminal offenses.
For more information visit crimesolvers.
Criminal Record Information
Criminal history record information in the Commonwealth of Virginia may be obtained as follows:
Reportable Offenses
Follow instructions to complete a Virginia State Police SP-167 Form and mail to:
Virginia State Police
Records Management Division
Central Criminal Records Exchange
P O Box C-85076
Richmond, VA 23261-5076
(804) 674-2024
www.vsp.state.va.us
Non-Reportable Offenses
Search the Virginia Supreme Court Case Management System:
1. www.courts.state.va.us
2. Go to case information and select the type of court that you want to check (General District Courts, Circuit Courts, etc.).
3. Click on the drop down menu and find the county of the court you want to check.
4. Select the type of information you are seeking (traffic, criminal or civil).
5. Type in the last name (and first, if known) and click on search.
6. If on the system, the name will appear along with the closest to it alphabetically. However, it does take a few days for new cases to be added to the system.
7. Click on the main menu whenever you want to go back (the back button does not work on this system). You can also change courts if there is something you want to search for in another court.
Note: Rights of Challenge
An individual has the right to challenge his/her criminal history record information located in the files of the arresting agency. Procedures noted under Virginia Administrative Code 6VAC20-120-70 shall be followed to process a challenge. Please contact the arresting agency to begin the process.
Criminal history record information in the Commonwealth of Virginia may be obtained as follows:
Reportable Offenses
Follow instructions to complete a Virginia State Police SP-167 Form and mail to:
Virginia State Police
Records Management Division
Central Criminal Records Exchange
P O Box C-85076
Richmond, VA 23261-5076
(804) 674-2024
www.vsp.state.va.us
Non-Reportable Offenses
Search the Virginia Supreme Court Case Management System:
1. www.courts.state.va.us
2. Go to case information and select the type of court that you want to check (General District Courts, Circuit Courts, etc.).
3. Click on the drop down menu and find the county of the court you want to check.
4. Select the type of information you are seeking (traffic, criminal or civil).
5. Type in the last name (and first, if known) and click on search.
6. If on the system, the name will appear along with the closest to it alphabetically. However, it does take a few days for new cases to be added to the system.
7. Click on the main menu whenever you want to go back (the back button does not work on this system). You can also change courts if there is something you want to search for in another court.
Note: Rights of Challenge
An individual has the right to challenge his/her criminal history record information located in the files of the arresting agency. Procedures noted under Virginia Administrative Code 6VAC20-120-70 shall be followed to process a challenge. Please contact the arresting agency to begin the process.
Tips To Safeguard Your Bicycle
The larceny of bicycles is a crime that falls under the old adage "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure". There are several steps that can be taken to help reduce the incidence of theft related to bicycles. There are also preventative measures that can help law enforcement with the potential recovery of the bicycle if it is stolen.
The larceny of bicycles is a crime that falls under the old adage "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure". There are several steps that can be taken to help reduce the incidence of theft related to bicycles. There are also preventative measures that can help law enforcement with the potential recovery of the bicycle if it is stolen.
- Secure the bicycle in a garage or shed when you are finished riding. Most larcenies are crimes of opportunity. If you reduce the opportunity you are much less likely to be a victim.
- Use a sturdy chain or locking device when parking your bicycle after arrival at a destination. Again reduction of opportunity is the first step.
- Talk with your children about where they leave their bicycles. Most stolen bicycles belong to children who leave them laying in the driveway or yard.
- Keep a record of important identifying information about the bicycle. This information should include the manufacturer, model, style and color of the bicycle. There is also a serial number imprinted on most bicycles. The serial number can be located by turning the bicycle over and looking at the assembly that houses the pedals.
- Engrave other identifying information on the frame of the bicycle. This can be any information to make the engraving unique. It is not recommended to use a social security number due to increased incidence of identity theft.
- Report the identifying information of the bicycle to your local law enforcement agency. The Berryville Police Department keeps a database of bicycle information to use in a effort to identify recovered bicycles. Without identifying information such as the serial number, law enforcement agencies can not enter the bicycle as stolen in the Virginia Criminal Information Network. You can report the bicycle information in person at the Berryville Police Department or send it via email.
- If you are a victim of bicycle larceny please report it as soon as possible. Officers only know to look if they are aware the bicycle is missing.
- Serial Number
- Other Identification Number
- Manufacturer
- Model
- Color(s)
- Owner Name, address and contact number
Cell Phone Donations
Do you have an old cell phone sitting around the house collecting dust? If so, bring it to the Berryville Police Department and we can put it to good use. The police department has partnered with a non-profit organization called Secure the Call to help put cell phones in the hands of at risk members of the community. Even though your old cell phone no longer has a service plan it can still place outgoing 911 calls to the nearest emergency dispatch center. The Secure the Call organization takes donated cell phones, erases any memory and charges the batteries so an outgoing 911 call can be placed. The reconditioned phones are the distributed to police departments,sheriff's offices, abused women shelters and other organizatons who may need to summon emergency services at a critical time, but may not have the financial resources to buy a phone.
The program is at no cost to the citizen or the police department, but is dependant on donations form the community. A collection barrel is located in the police department ready to accept your old cell phone. Your donation is tax deductible and more information about the program is available at www.securethecall.org.
Do you have an old cell phone sitting around the house collecting dust? If so, bring it to the Berryville Police Department and we can put it to good use. The police department has partnered with a non-profit organization called Secure the Call to help put cell phones in the hands of at risk members of the community. Even though your old cell phone no longer has a service plan it can still place outgoing 911 calls to the nearest emergency dispatch center. The Secure the Call organization takes donated cell phones, erases any memory and charges the batteries so an outgoing 911 call can be placed. The reconditioned phones are the distributed to police departments,sheriff's offices, abused women shelters and other organizatons who may need to summon emergency services at a critical time, but may not have the financial resources to buy a phone.
The program is at no cost to the citizen or the police department, but is dependant on donations form the community. A collection barrel is located in the police department ready to accept your old cell phone. Your donation is tax deductible and more information about the program is available at www.securethecall.org.
Rolling Job Applications
Please complete and return an application to 101 Chalmers Court, Suite A, Berryville, VA 22611. Your application will remain on file for one year.
Police Department Application Screening Questionnaire