The Office of Community Safety (OCS) was created as part of the Community Safety Initiative, which was approved by the Prince William County Board of Supervisors in December 2022. The Office is committed to fostering safe and secure communities by developing prevention and intervention initiatives. OCS focuses on addressing the root causes of safety concerns to implement policies and programs that promote a safe community. The Office aims to maintain Prince William County as a safe and secure environment through collaboration between local government and our community.
Wesley DawsonDirector of Community Safety
What is Community Safety?
Learn more about the Office of Community Safety.
Community Safety Advisory Committee
CSAC helps guide OCS in creating an in-depth understanding of the safety needs and perspectives of Prince William County community. Learn more about OCS' Advisory Committee here.
Community Safety Listens!
Community Safety Listens gives OCS and opportunity to engage the community where they are, and listen to residents’ perspectives around safety matters in the community. These listening sessions reinforce OCS’ overall commitment to focused community engagement. Join the Conversation !
Safety Observance Calendar
Every month the Office of Community Safety highlights national safety observances to reinforce OCS' proactive approach to safety. OCS prioritizes prevention, connection, and care in its mission to maintain safe and secure communities. Connect with us to bring awareness to monthly safety highlights and OCS tips.
Help Prince William Health District connect community to services
Take the CHA: Help the Prince William Health District see what a healthy community looks like to you, community strengths, challenges, who are most impacted, actions we need to take to make the community healthier, and how the Prince William Health District can connect with community members better to improve services.