ABINGDON, Va. (WJHL) – While the spread of the coronavirus continues, the Abingdon Police Department has announced new procedures and protocols to help limit exposure throughout the community.
According to a release from APD, the following changes are recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and the Virginia Department of Health:
- For residents, please provide a call back number when contacting 9-1-1 or the non-emergency number (276-676-6277).
- Residents are asked to tell dispatchers if there is a sick person in their home when calling for aid.
- Officers will likely complete minor reports without personal interaction.
- Residents are asked to be prepared to step outside of their home to speak to police in an open environment if officers are called.
- The APD lobby will be closed to the public until March 27.
- Fingerprinting service is suspended until the lobby re-opens.
- Crash reports can be requested through insurance companies by telephone or by mail.
- Walk-in complaints to the department will not be allowed. Instead use the call box on the east and south side of the building.
Officers will continue to respond to all emergencies.
