Get Informed
At Crime Solvers of Fairfax County, we believe an informed and engaged public is the foundation of safe communities. This page is your resource for news, updates, crime prevention information, and tools to help you stay connected and engaged with our mission.
One of the easiest ways to stay informed is by signing up for our digital communications. By email, you will receive program updates, upcoming events, and community safety information, and because of you, Crime Solvers of Fairfax County is helping remove dangerous criminals from our streets and protect our loved ones. Sign up today to stay connected, stay informed, and stay involved.
News, Press Coverage, and Official Statements
Crime Solvers of Fairfax County brings together community members, law enforcement, and the media to prevent and solve crime across Fairfax County. We are a volunteer-led, community-funded nonprofit, independent of the police department, and we have proudly served this community since October 1979. Through anonymous tips, trusted partnerships, and community support, we turn information into action.
CSFC Congratulates FCPD For Nationally Recognized “Drone as First Responder” Program
Crime Solvers of Fairfax County (CSFC) proudly congratulates the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) on receiving national recognition for its innovative Drone as First Responder (DFR) program. The National Association of Counties honored the DFR program with a 2026 Achievement Award and named it Best in Category for Criminal Justice
Blog: Fairfax County: One Tip, Ten Years of Cases Closed
A single anonymous tip through Crime Solvers led detectives to a suspect linked to indecent exposure incidents spanning a decade. One call made all the difference. For ten years, a man had been exposing himself to unsuspecting victims in Oakton and Chantilly. It took one anonymous tip to bring it
Blog: Woodlawn, VA: Three Arrests in Seven Days
Tips Lead to Three Arrests in Woodlawn Fatal Shooting. When 21-year-old Jaylin Hartless was found shot and killed near his vehicle on Buckman Road in Woodlawn in the early morning hours of September 19, 2025, detectives needed the community’s help. They turned to Fairfax County Crime Solvers, and the community
Resources and Research
Understanding how Crime Solvers programs work, and why they matter, helps our entire community engage more effectively with the mission. The following resources provide background on the Crime Solvers and Crime Stoppers model, program operations, and best practices.
Crime Stoppers Manual: How to Start and Operate a Program
Events & Announcements
Crime Solvers hosts fundraising events and community outreach activities throughout the year. Your participation directly funds the reward program that keeps our community safe.
