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Roanoke County Police is recruiting now! Learn how you can forge your path and make a difference in your community on our Career Opportunities page.   

Updated Starting Salary effective July 1, 2023

About Our Department

The Roanoke County Police Department strives to provide the citizens of Roanoke County with the best possible police services. The department does this through many successful community programs and a dedicated workforce. View our organizational chart to learn more. These employees do their best to provide the citizens of Roanoke County with excellent police service. See more Career Opportunities.

Contact Us

  1. R. M. Poindexter

    Chief of Police
    Email

  2. Physical Address
    Public Safety Center
    5925 Cove Rd.
    Roanoke, VA 24019


    Emergency:  911

    Non-Emergency
    Phone:      540-562-3265

    Language Assistance - Asistencia lingüística

    Office Hours
    Monday through Friday 
    8:00 am to 5:00 pm

    Lobby Hours
    Monday through Friday
    7:00 am to 10:00 pm


  1. COPS Camp Logo

    C.O.P.S Camp

  2. Trespass Bar

    Trespass Bar Notification

  3. RAD Spotlight

    Self-Defense for Women

  4. Roanoke Valley Crisis Response Spotlight

    Roanoke Valley Crisis Response Program

  5. Domestic Violence Spotlight

    Domestic Violence

  6. Citizens View Camera Program

    Citizen's View Program

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National Accreditation

The Roanoke County Police Department is nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. The department has maintained national accreditation since November 1992.