Henrico County Police Division - Henrico County, Virginia

Our Vision
To be cutting edge public-safety leaders dedicated to equality and civic trust. 

Our Mission
Provide innovative and collaborative police services for a safe and thriving Henrico.  

Our Values

Honor With integrity as our foundation, we earn the respect and trust of the public and each other.
Professionalism Professionalism is paramount; we achieve it through training and acting within the rule of law.
Commitment We are committed to preventing crime, preserving order and ensuring the safety of the public. 
Compassion We treat everyone with dignity and compassion, regardless of circumstance.
Accountability We hold ourselves to the highest standards of conduct while upholding the ideals of our Constitution and democratic society.

CALEA Accreditation Public Comment Portal

We need your help!

Every year the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc., (CALEA) requires accredited public safety agencies to show proof of compliance of CALEA standards. The Henrico County Police Division has been accredited in Law Enforcement by CALEA since 1987 and has had a TRI-ARC designation since 2017.

As part of the Division’s mission to become re-accredited in the coming years, an Accreditation Public Comment Portal was developed by CALEA to allow citizens to share comments regarding an agency’s compliance with CALEA standards, engagement in the service community, delivery of public safety services and overall candidacy for accredited status. These comments may be shared in the form of commendations or concerns.

If you have a spare moment, Henrico Police encourages all community members to take the opportunity to share comments as part of the Division’s re-accreditation process.

Police Officers - Apply Today!

The hiring process for our 82nd Basic Police Academy is currently open! Learn more about our future application process and details about this position.

Application Deadline: Feb. 19, 2024
Tentative Hire Date: July 1, 2024

Virtual Information Sessions

The Henrico County Police Division holds several Virtual Information Sessions during open hiring processes to allow potential applicants to learn more about what it takes to be a police officer. There are two sessions currently scheduled:

Tuesday, December 5 at 6 p.m.
Wednesday, January 10 at 6 p.m.

Learn more about our application process and details about this position.

Police Division Initiatives

The Henrico County Police Division has partnered with numerous organizations over the years to help with recruiting more diverse individuals to the Division. Learn more about each program.

Public Safety Cadets Program

Interested in joining a program that prepares you for leadership roles or a career in public safety? The Henrico County Public Safety Cadets is an excellent opportunity for young adults looking to get a head start on their future. This program is filled with passionate instructors and hands-on experience with law enforcement and emergency management situations.

Head to our Public Safety Cadets page for more information!

Watch Out Ahead Henrico (WOAH!)

Tri-Arc Accredited by CALEA

On March 26, 2021, the Henrico County Police Division was awarded TRI-ARC reaccreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). To date, Henrico Police is one of only 24 agencies worldwide to receive TRI-ARC reaccreditation. Read more about this distinguished accreditation.