AIRPORTS
AUTHORITY
POLICE
DEPARTMENT
THE METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON AIRPORTS AUTHORITY
POLICE DEPARTMENT, one of the largest police departments in
Northern Virginia, is responsible for protecting more than 44 million
passengers and employees of Dulles International and Reagan National
Airports and our roadways (the Dulles Toll Road and Access Road).
Currently the Police Department has 233 sworn officers, 33 Traffic
Control Officers, 13 civilian administrative employees, and five Safety
Service Patrol personnel at the two airports.
The Police Department enforces Airports Authority regulations and
county codes in three separate jurisdictions, as well as the laws of
the Commonwealth of Virginia. It works closely with federal law
enforcement partners and has several officers assigned to federal task
forces. Officers also have the opportunity to work with K9s, SWAT
teams, and surrounding Police Departments, among many others.
Our police force also works hard to give back to the community.
Each year, the Dulles Day Plane Pull brings teams of fellow officers,
engineers, consultants, and federal service workers to test their
meddle against 82 tons of metal and enjoy the accompanying Car &
Bike Show and food vendors — all to raise money for Special Olympics.
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MISSION
The mission of the Airports Authority Police Department is to maintain
safe airports by detecting and deterring crime and ensuring the safety
of our employees and patrons. We will accomplish this with honor,
integrity, and professionalism, setting an example for all others.
VISION
It is our vision to provide quality police services to the airport
community and traveling public through a partnership. We
will accomplish this by way of a commitment to excellence,
professionalism, and providing a safe and secure environment.
VALUES
The primary responsibility of the Airports Authority Police
Department is to provide superior service to all employees or
traveling public within our jurisdiction. We believe that all our efforts
should be structured to maintain law and order, detect and deter
crime, and enforce laws and regulations. We believe that a specific
set of values will help us in the performance of our duties. These
values are integrity, professionalism, and teamwork.