NEWS RELEASE Contact: Chief Cynthia McAlister
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE cmcaslister@purcellvilleva.gov
PURCELLVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT 2020 ANNUAL REPORT AVAILABLE
PURCELLVILLE, Va., February 9, 2020 — The Purcellville Police Department’s 2020 Annual Report is available for public viewing on the Department’s website at https://www.purcellvilleva.gov/938/Annual-Monthly-Reports. The comprehensive report summarizes agency activities, statistical criminal and proactive policing information, training courses, community outreach and engagements, as well as other accomplishments and events through the calendar year (January to December). In addition, current police initiatives as well a comparative summary of crime statistics from 2019 to 2020 is included. Posting of the Police Weekly Incidents, the Monthly Operational, and Annual Reports on the police department’s website is one step to aid in the accessibility and transparency of Department activities to those whom we serve.
The Town of Purcellville, Virginia
“Purcellville-your small Town, where history and progress intersect and people prosper,” is an award-winning town of over 10,000 residents located in Loudoun County, approximately 50 miles west of Washington, DC. Having received the prestigious Siemens Sustainability Award for Small Communities, Purcellville continues to be honored for its green initiatives with most recently being the Tree City USA recipient for the 13th year. The Town was reaffirmed as a AAA rated community by S&P Global Ratings, the highest credit rating possible, and is ranked “Safest City” in Virginia in 2020. Once a stop along the W&OD rail line, which has been converted to a multi-use trail from Alexandria, VA to Purcellville, the Town has maintained its historic old-town feel through the restoration and maintenance of its many downtown structures, reflecting the Victorian architecture popular during the early 1900s. Today, Purcellville is the economic hub of western Loudoun County and a popular weekend destination for antiquing, equestrian activities, farmer’s markets, wineries, breweries, distilleries and restaurants. More info at www.purcellvilleva.gov.
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