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On behalf of the Culpeper Police Department, I want to welcome you to our website. As Chief of Police, I'm proud to lead a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about serving our community.

Our goal is to provide you with valuable information, resources, and services to keep you safe and informed. Please explore our site to learn more about our department, our values, and our commitment to excellence.

WELCOME

- Chief Settle

“The Culpeper Police Department is committed to providing public safety for all Citizens who live, work, and play in Culpeper.”

  • We strive to provide police service of the highest professional quality grounded in our core values of courage, compassion, duty, and integrity.

  • We respect the constitutional rights and personal dignity of all people with whom we come in contact, and are committed to the impartial enforcement of criminal laws and the intelligent use of discretion in solving problems associated with crime and disorder.

  • We constantly seek organizational improvement, and maintain receptiveness to the need for constant change in response to the many needs of a dynamic and diverse community.

  • We use problem solving tactics and a community-oriented policing strategy that emphasizes collaboration with other agencies, and builds partnerships with civic and service groups and with business and neighborhood associations. As an agency, we constantly encouraging each member of our staff to assume leadership roles within our organization, to be provide high quality service, to encourage and support others, to build trust, to become agents of change, and to share a vision of an ever improving future.

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As part of our continued commitment to highway safety, Ofc. A. Otey and MPO A. Rustick attended the 2025 Virginia Highway Safety Summit hosted by VirginiaDMV. The summit offered new strategies, best practices, and collaborations towards the goal of a
Lt. A. Banks (left), Lt. B. Jenkins (center), and Lt. S. Last (right) recently completed the Management of the Small Law Enforcement Agency course taught by Southern Police Institute (SPI). This extensive class exposes students to the key elements ne
#PressRelease Culpeper Police Arrest Two Men for Drug Distribution On July 4, 2025 Culpeper Police Department detectives assigned to the Blue Ridge Narcotic and Gang Task Force received information about a vehicle traveling between Culpeper County a
Starting this month, the VirginiaDMV launched the Blue Envelope Program. This program is designed to support drivers with communication challenges, such as autism and intellectual disabilities, during traffic stops or emergencies. As part of the Arc
From the Culpeper County Sheriff’s Office: our non-emergency service phone lines are currently not working. 911 is still operational. We’ll update when the lines are back in service. #Culpeper
Join us on Tuesday 8/5/25 for the annual National Night Out party! NNO is an annual community-building event that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. Our officers will be participating in the individual celebrations w
Recently, chaplains from the US Christian Chaplain Association visited Culpeper PD to introduce themselves and thank our officers for their service. Chaplains serve a special role within the first responder community. They undergo specialized and pro
Our business offices and administrative services will be closed today, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. As always, our officers remain on duty 24/7 to keep our community safe. For all non-emergency matters, please call 540-727-7900. For em
This afternoon we received a tip that there might be some refreshing lemonade for sale at a location on S East St. In accordance with our policy to investigate any report of cooling drinks on hot summer days, Lt. B. Jenkins responded to the area and
#ActsOfKindness Last night, a customer mixed up their Papa Johns order details. So, Papa Johns Pizza had to think quick about what to do with all these pizzas at closing time. Luckily for us, they knew there were hungry professionals just down the ro

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Are you passionate about serving your community and making a difference in the lives of others? Do you have what it takes to be a part of a dynamic and dedicated team of law enforcement professionals?

The Culpeper Police Department is seeking highly motivated and qualified individuals to join our ranks.

PUBLIC COMMENT PORTAL

This public comment portal will replace the public call-in session and the public hearing required by Law Enforcement Standard 45.2.3.  The purpose of this public comment portal is to receive comments regarding the agency’s compliance with CALEA standards, engagement in the service community, delivery of public safety services, and overall candidacy for accredited status.  These comments can be in the form of commendations or concerns. 

We are always striving for continuous improvement while maintaining professional excellence. 

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