Chief’s Council on Diversity Recruitment

A very special group of volunteers known as the Chief’s Council on Diversity Recruitment is essential to helping our department recruit and increase diversity among its officers, civilians, and volunteers. Dozens of leaders across our diverse community serve on the council. This group plays a critical role in influencing and steering our recruitment efforts to represent all ethnic, racial, and cultural groups in Fairfax County.

THE SCORECARD AS OF DECEMBER 2020

Ethnic Identity FCPD Fairfax County White 1,141 78.3% 597,970 51.2% Black 120 8.2% 109,505 9.4% Asian/Pacific Islander 79 5.4% 221,083 18.9% Hispanic 106 7.3% 189,354 16.2% Other Non-Hispanic 12 0.8% 49,503 4.2% Subtotal 1,458 Vacant* 143 Total 1,601 100% 1,166,965 100% *Inclusive of over-hire, and grant-funded sworn police officer hiring opportunities