This is the official Facebook page of the Portsmouth (VA) Police Department. For emergencies, dial 911 or (757) 393-5300. Do not post to this page.
The Portsmouth Police Department's Facebook page has been established to help us to connect and communicate with the citizens that we serve. We encourage dialog and comments about issues relating to law enforcement and public safety in the City of Portsmouth. However, in order promote a safe, constructive environment we reserve the right to remove harmful or inappropriate comments, links, or content from our social media pages without notice and at our sole discretion.
The Portsmouth Police Department will not remove posts without due thought and consideration of the post content. Please be reminded that the content of each Facebook page is handled at the discretion of the administrator/registered owner of the page, per Facebook guidelines. This forum is designed to share information and answer questions from the community in an environment of harmony.
The Portsmouth Police Department strives to be tolerant; however, inappropriate comments will be deleted. We reserve the right to remove content that contains: Advertisements or content that is commercial in nature; abusive, profane, threatening or disparaging content; content that promotes, advocates or fosters discrimination based on race, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion or national origin; content that is sexual in nature; content that implies, promotes or encourages illegal activity; content contrary to the safety or security of the public or employees of the City of Portsmouth; content that is repetitive or off-topic; malicious content that might compromise any person's computer security or links to other pages or sites.
Constructive criticism of the Portsmouth Police Department is welcomed. However, criticism of victims will not be tolerated. Personal views that may offend, be misconstrued as inflammatory in nature are best expressed on your own Facebook page. We are proud to serve the citizens of the City of Portsmouth and appreciate the same respect and consideration from those joining us here on Facebook. We understand that citizens want to be informed of the many things that go on in the city and we try to answer and acknowledge all questions presented. Thank you for your support and please let us know how we can help you.
Please do not leave tips on this page. You can submit anonymous tips to the Crime Line by clicking the tab at the top of the page or the "app" on the left side of our page.
**Please keep in mind that the opinions expressed by visitors to this page do not reflect the opinions of the Portsmouth Police Department.**
The Portsmouth Police Department is dedicated to the protection and security of everyone living, working and traveling through the City of Portsmouth. In partnership with our community and businesses, our goal is to provide quality public safety services while affording dignity and respect to every individual.
Welcome to the Portsmouth Police Department's Facebook page. If you have an emergency or immediate police need, please do not respond to this site. Please call one of the numbers listed below, depending upon your need.
Dial 911 if you require immediate police response.
Dial (757) 393-5300 for non emergencies.
Dial (757) 393-8536 for the Criminal Investigations Unit.
Dial (757) 393-8209 for the Professional Standards Unit .
Dial (757) 393-8257 for general information.
Dial (757) 393-8737 for the Records Unit.
Questions can be emailed to: [email protected]
**Please keep in mind that the opinions expressed by visitors to this page do not reflect the opinions of the Portsmouth Police Department.**
