Police Department

On behalf of the men and women of the Town of Purcellville Police Department, I welcome you to our website. Our Police Department prides itself on being a full-service law enforcement agency, providing 24 hour 7 days a week patrol coverage.  The department currently employs thirteen (13) sworn officers and two (2) civilians.  We supplement the department with two (2) valued support pieces, the Purcellville Citizen’s Support Team (PPCST), and our Purcellville Explorer Post #1908. These units are made up of highly dedicated men, women, and teens that spend many hours assisting the Police Department at special Town and community events. If you would like to join our team, as police officer, civilian member or volunteer, please contact us.

Our Vision: Understanding the challenges to delivering law enforcement related services in a diverse society, THE PURCELLVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT will provide all citizens within the Town of Purcellville the highest level of quality service without regard to race, culture, religion, national origin, age, gender, or disability.

It is our belief that through the application of commonly held values, we will achieve excellence in policing. My contact information and the contact information for our staff members are on our webpage. Please use this information. We look forward to each and every opportunity to serve our community. We remain “Proud to Serve”.

                    Sincerely,

              Chief Darryl C. Smith, Sr.

                      Colonel Darryl C. Smith, Sr.
                    Chief of Police 

Contact Information

125 E Hirst Rd Unit 7A

Purcellville, VA  20132

Darryl Smith, Chief of Police

Department Staff 

Administrative Hours of Operation

Monday – Friday: 8:00 am to 5:00
540-338-7422   Fax: 540-751-1697

Non-emergency Service (24 hours/day)
540-338-7700

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Important citizen  information about the Purcellville Police Department

1. All cruisers are equipped with state-of-the-art radar, computers and radio communications.

2. The Purcellville Police Department participates in the Commonwealth of Virginia National Criminal inquiry computer system and the Amber Alert and Locator Program.

3. All Purcellville Police officers are AED and CPR certified.