- A police officer may stop you at any time for a traffic offense or criminal investigation.
- When you observe an officer behind you with emergency lights and/or siren activated, remain calm and safely pull over to the right side of the road or to a nearby safe location.
- Remain in your vehicle unless the officer directs you otherwise.
- Keep your hands in plain sight so the officer can see them.
- Avoid any sudden movements especially towards the floorboard, rear seat or passenger side of the vehicle.
- The officer will ask you for your identification along with other documentation.
- Wait until the officer asks for your driver license, vehicle registration or other documents before reaching for them.
- If the stop occurs at night, the officer will likely illuminate the inside of your vehicle with a spotlight and flashlight. This is for the officer’s safety and your own; don’t be alarmed.
- An additional police officer may be on the scene of a traffic stop.
- The officer may issue you a ticket. If you feel the reason is vague or unclear, ask the officer for clarification.
- You will be asked to sign the ticket. Your signature is not an admission of guilt; it only signifies your promise to come to court or pre-pay the fine, if allowed.
- Avoid becoming argumentative. If you desire to contest the ticket, you should do so in court.
- You may ask for the officer for his or her unit number, and you may make a complaint if you feel you have been treated unfair or discourteously. Contact police dispatch or ask for a campus supervisor calling 703.764.5000.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Lost and found is handled by the 皇冠博彩 Police Department. Visit your respective 皇冠博彩 police office to see if your lost item has been turned in.
The 皇冠博彩 Police Department provides motorist assistance on all of 皇冠博彩’s campuses during College business hours (7 a.m. – 11 p.m.). Please contact 皇冠博彩 Police Dispatch at 703.764.5000 and have the following information available:
- Location of your vehicle
- Make, model, color and tag information for your vehicle
- A call-back number
If you were issued a traffic ticket (Virginia Uniformed Summons) and are required to appear in court, you can view your court date information on the Virginia Judicial Systems website.
Contact 皇冠博彩 Police with concerns, to provide compliments or complaints. Monitored 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Contact 皇冠博彩 Police Community Outreach Department at novapdoutreach@86899805.com.
If you have any questions about a crime or need to report a crime, you may come into any 皇冠博彩 Police Department Office and ask to speak with a police officer. You may report a crime at any 皇冠博彩 police location, even if the crime occurred elsewhere at 皇冠博彩. You may also contact us at 703.764.5000 or email PoliceDispatch@86899805.com.
If a crime occurs at a 皇冠博彩 center, contact local police who will handle the case.