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Captain Carolyn Kinney

Captain Kinney began her career 20 years ago at the Reston District Station before transferring to Mason Station to become the Domestic Violence Detective. As Captain Kinney progressed through the ranks to Captain, she was assigned to other units within the department such as Planning and Research, Crime Analysis Unit, and Internal Affairs before arriving here at McLean.

First Lieutenant Derek Gray

Lt. Gray served in the United States Air Force before starting a career with the Fairfax County Police Department. Most of Lt. Gray's career was in the southern part of the county such as Franconia, Mt. Vernon and Mason District before coming to McLean.

McLean District Police Station is approximately 44 sq miles and covers McLean, Dunn Loring, Merrifield, Falls Church, Tysons and parts of Fairfax and Vienna.

McLean District Police Station Website

What is suspicious?

Suspicious activity is anything that is unusual or out of place, which can mean a person, vehicle, event or anything that seems off. You are the eyes and the ears for the community, if it does not seem right, it is not. This information helps us develop patterns and connect cases together in order to solve the crime that is occurring in your neighborhood. It is a collaborative effort between you (the community) and the police to make the streets safer.

Report any crime or suspicious activity when it is occurring.

911 for Emergencies

OR

703-691-2131 for Non-emergency

What is National Night Out?

 It is an opportunity to gather with your neighbors, get better acquainted, and talk about common concerns along with us, the police. Whether it is a simple ice cream social or an all-out festival National Night Out it is an opportunity for fun, food, and fellowship in your community while heightening crime prevention awareness and getting to know the officers that patrol your neighborhoods. To register your community scan the above QR code or register at NNO registration (jotform.com). For more information on National Night Out contact Avaiz.Mian@fairfaxcounty.gov

OFFICER OF THE MONTH

PFC Kevin Morgan was on routine patrol in the area of Arlington Blvd and Annandale Rd when he observed a vehicle displaying a fictitious license plate. After Pfc. Morgan initiated a traffic stop the driver began tossing contraband out of the passenger window. When the driver was identified it was discovered the driver did not have a driver's license. Upon further investigation PFC Morgan identified the discarded items to be multiple small baggies of scheduled I/II narcotics. When the VIN# for the stopped vehicle was checked it was discovered to be stolen from Fairfax County. The driver was arrested and upon a search incident to the arrest PFC Morgan discovered a hidden machete under the passenger seat of the vehicle. The driver was taken to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center and charged with multiple felony and misdemeanor charges.

DO NOT LEAVE KEYS/FOBS IN YOUR VEHICLE! Do not give criminals an easy opportunity to steal your vehicle. Criminals will go through neighborhoods looking for unlocked vehicles in hopes of finding someone who has left the keys in their vehicles. Most newer vehicles will not let you lock your vehicle if the fob is still in the car. The below statistics are from our Auto Crime Enforcement Unit (ACE) who diligently investigate and apprehend criminals related to stolen autos.

REMINDERS:

• Double check vehicle is locked.
• Do not leave valuables in the vehicle.
• Do not leave firearms in vehicle.
• Try to park in well-lit and visible locations.
• Report any suspicious activity (Non-Emergency, 703-691-2131/ Emergency 911)

We are still seeing an increase in Hyundai and Kia auto thefts. If you have not already done so, contact you Hyundai/Kia Dealerships to get the necessary upgrades. Owners can learn more at the following links: Hyundai upgrades or Kia Upgrades

Traffic Safety Initiatives for June

Move Over Enforcement

The Move Over Law does not just apply to emergency vehicles and tow trucks but to any vehicle with flashing lights (hazard lights) stopped on the side of the road. A driver is required, when safely able, to move over a lane but if not able the driver is required to reduce their speed.

• Community Engagement Meeting- Kickoff to Summer Potluck Gathering: Everyone is welcome. Thursday, June 8th at 6pm, McLean District Police Station (Community Room), 1437 Balls Hill Rd, McLean. To kickoff summer we decided to change the meeting up just a bit and have a casual potluck gathering. The Commanders will be there to discuss any issues or concerns you may have. So, come say hi and bring along your favorite dish to share. To sign up to bring a dish - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4FA4A82EA5FCCF8-cacpotluck

• Public Safety Day: June 10th from 10am to 2pm at Public Safety and Transportation Operations Center, 4975 Alliance Dr, Fairfax. Free demonstrations, displays, tours and more. Play games and learn about different safety procedures, emergency services, and resources available in our community. Click - For more information and to register

• Car Seat Inspection: Saturday, June 17th and 24th from 9am to 1pm at the McLean Police Station, 1437 Balls Hill Rd, McLean. It is on a first come, first serve basis. Please have your car seat already installed so that the inspection can be done. For any questions contact the McLean Station at 703-556-7750 ext. 0.

• Reality Check: Saturday, July 15th from 10:30am to 1:30pm at the INOVA Fairfax Medical Campus: Reality Check is a FREE unique safe driver, injury prevention program that focuses on safety and education developed by INOVA Trauma Center-Fairfax. and runs in collaboration. See further down in newsletter for more information and how to register.

• Community Police Academy: Accepting applications for the Fall 2023 session of the Community Police Academy. The Fall 2023 session will meet each week on Thursday night, 6:30pm to 10pm, at different locations depending on the topic from September 14th to November 18th, 2023. The Community Police Academy is designed to give participants a glimpse behind the badge and to provide information on training, policies and the many units and divisions within the Fairfax County Police Department. You will learn about police training (to include weapon and driving training), crime scene investigation, use of force, traffic stops, internal affairs, police helicopter and its capabilities, SWAT and much more. For more email Deanna.Weand@fairfaxcounty.gov or go to Community Police Academy.

• Police Leaders of Tomorrow: June 26th - 30th, 9am to 3pm at various police facilities in Fairfax County. Police leaders of Tomorrow is a program for young adults wishing to explore careers in law enforcement and learn about policing. In the class you will receive a tour of the Criminal Justice Academy, a K9 demonstration, learn about crime scene investigation, crisis intervention and de-escalation and much more. Police Leaders of Tomorrow is free of charge and open to young adults between the ages of 18 and 24yrs of age. Applications are due May 24th. For more information email Deanna.Weand@fairfaxcounty.gov or go to Police Leaders of Tomorrow.

• Teen Police Academy: July 24th - 28th, 9am to 3pm, at the Fairfax County Public Safety Headquarters in Fairfax. The Teen Police Academy is opened to all Fairfax County High School students (public, private or home schooled) entering the 10th, 11th or 12th grades during the 2023-2024 school year. Students will learn about patrol, crime scene investigation, different types of careers in law enforcement, SWAT, police vehicles and much more. The Teen Academy is free of charge and application deadlines are due June 21st. For more information email Deanna.Weand@fairfaxcounty.gov or go to Teen Police Academy.

• Future Women Leaders in Law Enforcement: July 31st - August 4th, 9am to 3pm at the Fairfax County Safety Headquarters in Fairfax. This class is for female Fairfax County High School students (public, private or home schooled) entering the 10th, 11th or 12th grades during the 2023-2024 school year. Meet today's women leaders in law enforcement. Explore what it takes to become a police officer and skills you will need to learn in the police academy. Students will learn about patrol, crime scene investigation, different types of careers in law enforcement, SWAT, police vehicles and much more all from the female perspective. The Teen Academy is free of charge and application deadlines are due June 21st. For more information email Deanna.Weand@fairfaxcounty.gov or go to Future Women Leaders in Law Enforcement

• Neighborhood Safety Presentations: We offer a Neighborhood Safety Presentation for your community and/or HOA. In the presentation we discuss ways to help make your home and neighborhood less of a target for a burglar or criminal activity.  We can do it via zoom or in person.  If you are interested, please don’t hesitate to reach out at Carolyn.Beyer@fairfaxcounty.gov

• Security Assessments:   How do I improve my home security? Schedule a security assessment by emailing me to schedule a time where you, the homeowner, and myself will walk the perimeter of your home from the eyes of a burglar suggesting security improvements at Carolyn.Beyer@fairfaxcounty.gov

Door to door soliciting is still a big issue within the county.

Tell-tale signs it's a scam.

• #1 sign - the "contractor" just shows up at your door because they were in the area.
  
• There is no written contract up front. ALWAYS have a detailed contract before a project is started.
• ALWAYS obtain a copy of the business license and research the company through the Better Business Bureau.
  
• Do not pay in cash nor pay in full before the job is completed. You want a record of your payments. Payments should be done in installments or after the job is finished.
  
• The crew is driving in unmarked vehicles and/or have license plates from outside of the DMV area which may indicate a traveling company.
  
• If they are going door-to-door they MUST have a Fairfax County Solicitors license. Ask to see their solicitor license.
  

What is on a Fairfax County Solicitor's License? The laminated card will have the solicitor's photograph, name and personal information on the front. On the back will have the solicitor's business information and thumb print. It is valid for one year from the date issues. When in doubt contact Fairfax County Cable and Consumer Services. An example of what a solicitor's license:

USB Charging Station Scam

Planning to travel? Be cautious when charging your phone at the airport, hotels, malls, getting your car serviced, or wherever there are public charging stations so not to become the victim of "Juice Jacking'. Malware can be loaded onto public USB stations to maliciously access electronic devices while being charged. Malware installed through a corrupt USB port can lock a device or export personal data and passwords directly to the criminal. Criminals can then use the information to access online accounts or sell it to others.

• Do not use any cord that was just left or charging cord that are given away as promotional gifts.
• Carry your own external or portable battery.
• Use a charging cord, purchased by a trusted supplier, that prevents data from sending or receiving while being charge.
• If you plug your device into a USB port and a prompt appears asking you to select "share data" or "charge only" ALWAYS select "charge only"
• Put your phone into Airplane mode or power it down before connecting it to a public charging source.

Do you know what spoofing and phishing scams are?

Spoofing is when a caller falsifies information making you believe it is coming from a trusted source. The scammer will script the message, so they gain money and/or personal information.

Phishing scams are when they use spoofing techniques to make you believe it is coming from a trusted source when in fact it is not legitimate.

Scammers prey on victims by instilling fear and worry in situations that require immediate attention. They do not give you a moment to process what they are saying and does it makes sense. Scammers are masters at manipulation but with some tell-tale signs you can recognize it is a scam so you do not become their next victim.

How to tell if it is a phishing email or text:

• They use common, well-known companies most individuals use on a daily basis such as Amazon, UPS, Netflix, Apple, financial institutions, and government agency - IRS, Social Security.
• They will inform you there is suspicious activity on your account or billing.
• The email, text , voicemail is generic and usually does not address you by name.
• You need to confirm personal or financial information.
• Spelling and grammatical errors
• Mismatched email domains

Remember:

 *DO NOT answer unknown numbers

* DO NOT use any links or phone numbers in an email, text or voicemail

* DO NOT confirm your identity or give out personal information.

* If unsure it is a scam do your own research to verify.

* Resist the pressure to act immediately. A representative from a creditable company will have no issue if you need time to verify

* Scammers are pleasant in the beginning but will become aggressive to intimidate

If you believe you have been the victim of a scam, please file a report through our Financial Crimes Online Reporting system

Examples of Phishing Email and Text Message

REALITY CHECK

July 15th, 10:30 - 1:30pm at the INOVA Fairfax Medical Campus.

REALITY CHECK is a FREE unique safe driver, injury prevention program that focuses on safety and education developed by INOVA Trauma Center-Fairfax. and runs in collaboration.

The three-hour program is designed for newly licensed teenage drivers, those who will soon become licensed to drive, and their parents or guardians.

Teens sometimes think they are invisible and do not realize or understand the impact reckless and dangerous driving behavior has. This video is the dash camera footage from a Fairfax County Police Officer’s cruiser while on a traffic stop and was hit by a vehicle driven by a teenage going in excess of 120mph on the Fairfax County Parkway where the speed limit is 50mph.

Panhandling

Frequently the police department is asked about the panhandling that is occurring at many of the intersections within Fairfax County. Asking people for money in public areas such as on the roadway medians is protected under the First Amendment.

When can Law Enforcement intervene? If the individuals engaged in panhandling commit traffic offenses or engage in criminal activity. Officers will check on the welfare and refer the individuals to county human services, but we cannot force services upon them.

If you witness a panhandler breaking the law, contact the Non-Emergency # at 703-691-2131.

For more information on panhandling go to - Panhandling

DMV is launching a new Driver's License and Identification Card Design

Starting April 24th, Virginia DMV began issuing newly designed driver's license and ID cards. In best practice the design is changed about every 10-15 years to incorporate the next generation of enhanced security features.

Emergency Health Profile

Create a free emergency health profile so your critical health and medical information can be shared with first responders during an emergency or crisis event. Your emergency health profile will provide real-time medical, emergency contact and background information to first responders when it matters most.

May 23rd - 1125 Saville Ln, McLean: The Dolley Madison Preschool.

Possession of a firearm on school property

Officers responded to the Dolley Madison Preschool after an alert staff member noticed a suspicious vehicle and man identified as Eric Sandow, who was unarmed, walking around the property. When the staff member questioned the man, he stated he was going for a walk and headed towards the CIA, which is in close proximity. The CIA police made contact with the man and escorted him off their property back to his vehicle where he was met by Fairfax County Police. The man admitted to having firearms in his vehicle. The was never a threat to the school or staff. The man was arrested for possession of a firearm on school property and is currently in the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center held on no bond.

May 29th - 2200 block of Pimmit Run Lane, Falls Church

Homicide

Officers responded to an apartment building in the 2200 block of Pimmit Run Lane in Falls Church for a man who had been shot. A male was found in the laundry room of the apartment building with a gunshot wound to the upper body. Fairfax County Fire and Rescue personnel declared the male deceased at the scene. Another male died at the hospital from a stab wound.

During a search of the area, K9 officers located a significant amount of marijuana nearby believed to be connected to the homicide. All individuals involved are believed to be known to each other and this is not a random act of violence.

Vladimir Garcia Montes, 18, of Falls Church was charged with robbery resulting in death and a 17 year old was also charged with robbery resulting in death.

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