Ask an Officer a Question |
Ask an Officer a QuestionWe're borrowing a great idea we saw on Child Online Protection's (C.O.P.) website. We want to use this blog to answer your questions. Here's your chance to ask a...
Posted by Arlington County Police Department on Mon, 09 Jun 2008 07:33:00 PST |
Chatting Abbreviations |
KIT- keep in touch
KOC-- kiss on cheek
KOL-- kiss on lips
KWIM-- know what I mean?
L2M --listening to music
L8R-- later
LD l--ater, dude
LDR l--ong distance relationship
LHM --lord help me
LH...
Posted by Arlington County Police Department on Mon, 09 Jun 2008 06:46:00 PST |
Internet Safety |
MySpace is great way to communicate with your friends. It also links you to millions to people around the world that you don't know, and that's why it's important to be careful and cautious when...
Posted by Arlington County Police Department on Wed, 26 Mar 2008 09:00:00 PST |
Crime Prevention Tips: Robbery |
Robberies are a quick way for the criminal to make money. The definition of robbery is when someone steals or takes anything of value from you, against your will, by using force, intimidation or viole...
Posted by Arlington County Police Department on Tue, 15 Jan 2008 02:20:00 PST |
Crime Prevention Tips: Rape |
Think about the unthinkable. Don't mask the facts about rape with myths and stereotypes.
The truth is...
RAPE is an act of violence. It is an attempt to control and degrade using sex as a weapon.RAPE...
Posted by Arlington County Police Department on Tue, 15 Jan 2008 02:19:00 PST |
Crime Prevention Tips: Gangs |
Gang Hotline:(703) 228-GANG (4264)This hotline is available in English and Spanish, and you may be anonymous if you wish.To report graffiti, contact our non-emergency number at (703) 558-2222.
Many c...
Posted by Arlington County Police Department on Tue, 15 Jan 2008 02:13:00 PST |
Crime Prevetion Tips: Harassing Phone Calls |
Just about everyone has at one time or another received a harassing or annoying phone call. The following four sections of the Code of Virginia protect you from telephone abuse and give you the tools ...
Posted by Arlington County Police Department on Tue, 15 Jan 2008 02:04:00 PST |
Crime Prevention Tips: Child Sexual Abuse |
Listen and Talk With Your Children
Perhaps the most critical child sexual abuse prevention strategy for parents is good communication with their children. This is not only challenging to every parent...
Posted by Arlington County Police Department on Mon, 14 Jan 2008 01:48:00 PST |
Crime Prevention Tips: Carjacking |
"Carjacking" refers to the robbery of a motorist in which their vehicle is stolen. Motorist are vulnerable to this type of crime when they stop at traffic control devices, when entering or exiting the...
Posted by Arlington County Police Department on Mon, 14 Jan 2008 01:47:00 PST |
Crime Prevention Tips: Fraud and the Consumer |
In General
Be suspicious of:
Strangers who are overly friendly.
Strangers who offer to share "just-found-money."
The man who claims to be a "bank examiner" and needs you to help him catch a thi...
Posted by Arlington County Police Department on Mon, 14 Jan 2008 01:42:00 PST |
