Frequently Asked Questions

Interested in getting involved with or starting a Neighborhood Watch Program in your neighborhood? 

Start by contacting your NPD Community Resource Officer (CRO) to learn more and ask questions you may have. Next, partner with your neighbors to stay aware of suspicious activity.  Finally, report suspicious behaviors to the E911 non-emergency number by calling 757-441-5610. 

What is a Community Resource Officer (CRO)?

Your Community Resource Officer (CRO) is your neighborhood's direct link to the Norfolk Police Department. Don’t know who your neighborhood's CRO is? Email police@norfolk.gov and we’ll connect you with the officer assigned to your neighborhood.

To request a police officer attend your event or provide a safety briefing please email police@norfolk.gov or call 757-664-3277. 

If you're having an event in the City of Norfolk and wish to have NPD Mascot Justice attend as a special guest, please complete the attachment and a member of our team will contact you. 

Vehicle Safety

• Always lock your car and close the windows.
• Never leave valuables, especially firearms, in your car unattended. Take them with you.
• Park in well-lit areas and be alert when walking to or from your vehicle.
• Never leave your keys in a running or unattended vehicle.

Home Safety

• Keep doors and windows locked.
• Install motion-activated lights and visible security cameras.
• Trim trees and shrubs near entryways to eliminate dark spots.
• Don’t advertise vacation plans on social media until after you return.

 Online & Cyber Safety

• Be cautious about sharing personal information on social media.
• Educate children and teens about online safety and privacy.

Personal Safety

• Stay aware of your surroundings, especially at night or in unfamiliar areas.
• Avoid distractions such as texting when walking in public spaces.
• Let someone know your plans if you're going out alone.
• Trust your instincts! If something doesn’t feel right, remove yourself from the situation.