Mission Statement
The Tappahannock Police Department is committed to providing effective and professional law enforcement services to protect our citizens and enhance the quality of life in all communities within the town. This is to be accomplished through the cooperation and respect of our citizens, the police department's rigorous obedience to the Constitution of the United States, and the protection of the rights of all.
Values
Respect for the Dignity of all Those We Protect
Accountability and Responsibility
Fairness
Compassion
Uncompromising Integrity
Vision
Our vision is to be a trusted and respected leader in the law enforcement community by building strong partnerships with our community, proactively preventing crime, and upholding the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. We envision a department where transparency, accountability, and fairness foster public confidence and every community member feels safe, heard, and valued.
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Leadership Community Walk (TBD)
Contact Us
Physical Address:
104 Commerce Road
Tappahannock, Virginia 22560
Email: asmith@tappahannock-pd.gov
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Police Phone: (804) 443-3992
Emergency Phone: 911
Policing with Purpose: A Blueprint from the Six Pillars
Building Trust and Legitimacy
Technology and Social Media
Community Policing and Crime Prevention
Education and Training
Health and Wellness
Policy and Oversight
2026 Virginia Rules Tappahannock Police Department Summer Camp
"Today's Promise With Tomorrow's Future"
Commitment to Professional
Development
Colonel Thomas Carter
Chief of Police
Phone: (804) 856-1144
Timothy Johnson
Captain
A Smith
Office Manager
O Martin
Sergeant
W Stevens
Acting Sergeant






