Fairfax County police launch public dashboards for active calls, drone and helicopter missions

Fairfax County police in Virginia have launched three public dashboards. One tracks active police calls in near real time, while the other two provide records of police drone and helicopter missions.

The Calls for Service Dashboard refreshes every five minutes. It shows the general nature of each call and whether a drone or helicopter was assigned. Calls appear when the first officer arrives and stay visible until the last assigned unit clears the scene. The dashboard resets at midnight, removing any calls still open. Drone and helicopter icons stay visible until a call closes, even if the aircraft is no longer involved.

Police said the call classifications are preliminary and may change as officers investigate. The department directs residents to its Open Data Portal for official crime statistics and historical records.

The Drone as First Responder and Police Helicopter dashboards show missions dating back to October 1, 2026, including the mission type and the associated police district or fire station. All three dashboards are available through the Fairfax County Police Department’s website.