The Fairfax County Police Department , commonly referred to as FCPD , is the primary law enforcement agency serving Fairfax County, Virginia . FCPD serve a population of approximately 1,170,033 residents within an area of approximately 400 square miles (1,000 km).
114-710: In the 1920s, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors began appointing road police, whose job it was to patrol the roads of Fairfax County and arrest traffic violators. In February 1932, the Board relinquished control of the county traffic police, and the four officers employed, Captain Haywood J. Durrer, Carl R. McIntosh, Louis L. Finks and Arthur W. Mills, became special officers and deputy sheriffs under Fairfax County Sheriff Eppa P. Kirby. The Fairfax County Police Department came into existence July 1, 1940. Much of
228-679: A 30-minute television show on Channel 16, which airs five times a week, titled 'Inside FCPD' which seeks to educate the public on the mission of the department and provide information on public safety. Fairfax County Police has several programs that are ongoing and short-term, depending on the needs of the community. Some examples include Animal Control officers are specially trained law enforcement officers who investigate dog bites and attacks and complaints of animal cruelty. They respond to emergencies involving sick or injured domestic and wild animals. They're also tasked with enforcing county codes and state laws pertaining to animals. They remove strays from
342-554: A Canadian murderer who uploaded YouTube videos of himself torturing and killing cats; Rubén Marrero Pernas, a man in Cuba who was found to be raping, torturing then killing dogs and recording the acts online for an audience; and Leighton Labute, a Canadian man who was arrested in 2020 for torturing and killing three hamsters, and uploading the video to social media. The video-sharing site YouTube has been criticized for hosting thousands of videos of real-life animal cruelty, especially
456-675: A County Executive who prepares the annual budget and carries out ordinances enacted by the Board. The Board also controls by its appointment power the board membership of several locally important authorities, including the Fairfax County Consumer Protection Commission, Fairfax County Economic Development Authority , the Fairfax County Park Authority , the Fairfax County Water Authority , and
570-516: A Ford Explorer that had swerved to avoid hitting another rider in the group. Frederick von Meister died while he was running around a football field while he was off duty. On May 8, 2006, 40-year-old Detective Vicky O. Armel and 53-year-old Master Police Officer Michael E. Garbarino was mortally wounded in an attack on the Sully District Police Station by 18-year-old Michael W. Kennedy, a mentally ill man who opened fire on
684-553: A behavior known as zoosadism , is considered one of the signs of certain psychopathologies , including antisocial personality disorder , also known as a psychopathic personality disorder. According to The New York Times , "[the FBI has found that a history of cruelty to animals is one of the traits that regularly appears in its computer records of serial rapists and murderers , and the standard diagnostic and treatment manual for psychiatric and emotional disorders lists cruelty to animals
798-680: A diagnostic criterion for conduct disorders ." "A survey of psychiatric patients who had repeatedly tortured dogs and cats found all of them had high levels of aggression toward people as well, including one patient who had murdered a young boy." Robert K. Ressler , an agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation's behavioral sciences unit, studied serial killers and noted, "Murderers like this ( Jeffrey Dahmer ) very often start by killing and torturing animals as kids." Acts of intentional animal cruelty or non-accidental injury may be indicators of serious psychological problems. According to
912-565: A donkey was bled to death for dramatic effect for the Danish film Manderlay (2005), in a scene later deleted from the film. There is a case of cruelty to animals in the South Korean film The Isle (2000), according to its director Kim Ki-Duk . In the film, a real frog is skinned alive while fish are mutilated. Seven animals were killed for the camera in the controversial Italian film Cannibal Holocaust (1980). The images in
1026-675: A fly with a book (S07E08). In the Hungarian Sons of the Stone-Hearted Man (1965), young wolves were actually killed for the sake of the film. In the Hungarian Judit Elek 's film Memories of a River (1990), 14 sheep were burned alive. On the set of Andrzej Wajda 's film The Ashes (1965), allegedly killed a horse. The SAG has contracted with the AHA for monitoring animal use during filming or while on
1140-665: A full vote, rather than merely acting as a tiebreaker. It was to this newly empowered chairmanship that Republican Jack Herrity was elected in 1975 after serving a term as the supervisor from the Springfield district and the lone Republican on a board that was widely perceived as anti-development. Warren I. Cikins was elected to represent the Mount Vernon District. Cikins brought the Mount Vernon Ice Rink to reality, enhancing Ice Hockey's profile in
1254-676: A link between animal cruelty and violence towards humans. A 2009 study found that slaughterhouse employment increases total arrest rates, arrests for violent crimes, arrests for rape, and arrests for other sex offenses in comparison with other industries. A large national survey by the Norwegian Centre for Violence and Traumatic Stress Studies found a "substantial overlap between companion animal abuse and child abuse" and that cruelty to animals "most frequently co-occurred with psychological abuse and less severe forms of physical child abuse." A history of torturing pets and small animals,
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#17327766995551368-568: A moment's notice. Young people between the ages of 14 and 21, male and female, with an interest in possible law enforcement careers fill the ranks of the Public Safety Cadet unit 1742, 2252, and 505. Active since 1975, the program supports the mission of the Fairfax County Police Department by providing volunteer support at police and community events. Unit 2252 was created in 2014 to serve the youth of
1482-476: A normal part of bullfighting and that death is rarely instantaneous. It further warns those attending bullfights to "be prepared to witness various failed attempts at killing the animal before it lies down." The " Toro Jubilo " or Toro embolado in Soria , Medinaceli , Spain, is a festival associated with animal cruelty. During this festival, balls of pitch are attached to a bull's horns and set on fire. The bull
1596-555: A piglet's tail without an anesthetic constitutes cruelty. Others would respond that it is a routine technique for meat production to prevent harm later in the pig's life. Additionally, laws governing animal cruelty vary from nation to nation. While it is routine practice in the United States , docking a piglet's tail as part of regular practice is prohibited in the European Union (EU). Utilitarian advocates argue from
1710-560: A puppy over a cliff during the Iraq conflict was popularised as an internet phenomenon and attracted widespread criticism of the soldier's actions for being an act of cruelty. Under all three of the conceptual approaches to animal cruelty discussed above, performing unnecessary experiments or demonstrations upon animals that cause them substantial pain or distress may be viewed as cruelty. Due to changes in ethical standards, this type of cruelty tends to be less common today than it used to be in
1824-459: A report of a burglary in progress early on the morning of July 27, 1977. Officer Bassford was ejected from the vehicle in the crash and suffered massive head injuries. She was taken to Fairfax Hospital, where she was pronounced dead on arrival. While on a training run near Front Royal, Virginia, 51-year-old Captain Tommy F. Bernal was fatally injured on June 28, 2001, when his motorcycle was struck by
1938-426: A ring or a pit for gambling or the entertainment of the spectators. Rattlesnake round-ups , also known as rattlesnake rodeos , are annual events common in the rural Midwest and Southern United States , where the primary attractions are captured wild rattlesnakes which are sold, displayed, killed for food or animal products (such as snakeskin ) or released back into the wild. The largest rattlesnake round-up in
2052-612: A spoiler to Democrat Gerald W. Hyland, giving the Republicans a 5-4 majority on the Board. This was the first time in the 20th century that the Republicans held a majority of the seats on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. Jack Herrity served as chairman during Fairfax County 's growth during the 1980s, when the County, previously known as a quiet suburb of Washington, D.C. ; became the high population center of
2166-581: A super-fast speed, so fast that their bones, heart, and lungs often cannot keep up. Broiler chickens under six weeks old suffer painful crippling due to fast growth rates, whilst one in a hundred of these very young birds dies of heart failure. To reduce aggression in overcrowded conditions, shortly after birth piglets are castrated, their tails are amputated, and their teeth are clipped, and earmarked. Calves are sometimes raised in veal crates , which are small stalls that immobilize calves during their growth, reducing costs and preventing muscle development, making
2280-551: A tough campaign against Mason District Supervisor Stanford Parris and a last minute write-in campaign mounted by supporters of Vienna Mayor James C. Martinelli, Frederick Babson was the first person to hold the newly created chairmanship, from 1968 to 1970. Frustrated by the low pay of the office, Babson resigned from the Board in November 1969. Fairfax County Circuit Court Judge Arthur W. Sinclair appointed Fairfax County School Board member William S. Hoofnagle to serve out
2394-408: Is "not for the squeamish", advising spectators to "be prepared for blood". It details prolonged and profuse bleeding caused by horse-mounted lancers, the charging by the bull of a blindfolded, armored horse who is "sometimes doped up, and unaware of the proximity of the bull", the placing of barbed darts by banderilleros, followed by the matador's fatal sword thrust. It stresses that these procedures are
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#17327766995552508-403: Is applied to the gross receipts of businesses in the county. The Board of Supervisors was established in 1870. Initially, the board had six members, one from each of the magisterial districts of Centreville, Dranesville, Falls Church, Lee, Mount Vernon and Providence, with the chairman elected from among the members of the board to a single year term. In 1953, the county redistricted, forming
2622-606: Is evidence to show that consumers provided with accurate information about the process of meat production and the abuse that accompanies it has led to changes in their attitudes. The American Veterinary Medical Association accepts maceration subject to certain conditions, but recommends alternative methods of culling as more humane. Egg-laying hens are then transferred to " battery cages " where they are kept in high densities. Matheny and Leahy attribute osteoporosis in hens to this caging method. Broiler chickens suffer similar situations, in which they are fed steroids to grow at
2736-474: Is found in ancient cultures(e.g. Scapulimancy ), and some modern religions such as Santeria continue to do animal sacrifices for healing and other rituals. Taghairm was performed by ancient Scots to summon devils. According to some news reports, the Bunting birds was blinded before cooking. (The use of the bird as food is now prohibited.) The Homarus crabs is usually cooked alive. Alfred Brehm wrote
2850-522: Is impossible to transport and slaughter vast numbers of large and highly-sensitive animals humanely". It has been suggested the number of animals hunted, kept as companions, used in laboratories, reared for the fur industry, raced, and used in zoos and circuses, is insignificant compared to farm animals, and therefore the "animal welfare issue" is numerically reducible to the "farm animal welfare issue". Similarly, it has been suggested by campaign groups that chickens, cows, pigs, and other farm animals are among
2964-484: Is not, can they reason nor can they talk? but, can they suffer? These arguments have prompted some to suggest that animals' well-being should enter a social welfare function directly, not just indirectly via its effect only on human well-being. Many countries have now formally recognized animal sentience and animal suffering , and have passed anti-cruelty legislation in response. Animal cruelty can be broken down into two main categories: active and passive. Passive cruelty
3078-527: Is the first police department in the Commonwealth of Virginia to accomplish this milestone. The current Chief of Police is Kevin Davis who was appointed on April 23, 2021. The three main commands within the department are Administration, Investigations, and Operations, each commanded by a Deputy Chief. The Internal Affairs Bureau, Public Affairs Bureau, and Community Engagement and Equity reports directly to
3192-715: Is the governing body of Fairfax County, Virginia , a county of over a million in Northern Virginia . The board has nine districts, and one at-large district which is always occupied by the Chair. Members may serve unlimited number of four-year terms, as there are no term limits . The Board usually meets two Tuesdays every month in the Board Auditorium at the Fairfax County Government Center near Fairfax, Virginia . Members of
3306-475: Is the infliction of suffering or harm by humans upon non-human animals , either by omission (neglect) or by commission. More narrowly, it can be the causing of harm or suffering for specific achievements, such as killing animals for entertainment; cruelty to animals sometimes encompasses inflicting harm or suffering as an end in itself, referred to as zoosadism . Divergent approaches to laws concerning animal cruelty occur in different jurisdictions throughout
3420-417: Is then released into the streets and will run around in pain, often smashing into walls in an attempt to douse the fire as spectators attempt to dodge the animal. The pitch balls can burn for hours, and they burn the bull's horns, body, and eyes. The animal rights group PACMA has described the fiesta as "a clear example of animal mistreatment". Dog fighting is a sport that turns dogs against one another in
3534-419: Is typified by cases of neglect, in which the cruelty is a lack of action rather than the action itself. Oftentimes passive animal cruelty is accidental, born of ignorance. In many cases of neglect in which an investigator believes that the cruelty occurred out of ignorance, the investigator may attempt to educate the pet owner, then revisit the situation. In more severe cases, exigent circumstances may require that
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3648-425: Is unnecessary and a cause of suffering, so the only way to ensure protection for animals is to end their status as property and to ensure that they are never viewed as a substance or as non-living things. Throughout history, some individuals, like Leonardo da Vinci for example, who once purchased caged birds in order to set them free, were concerned about cruelty to animals. His notebooks also record his anger with
3762-609: The American Federation of Television and Radio Artists which specified that the AHA should be "consulted in the use of animals 'when appropriate'", but the contract did not provide a structure for what "appropriate" meant, and had no enforcement powers. This contract expired in 1980. One of the most infamous examples of animal cruelty in the film was Michael Cimino 's flop Heaven's Gate (1980), in which numerous animals were brutalized and even killed during production. Cimino allegedly killed chickens and bled horses from
3876-552: The American Humane Association , 13% of intentional animal abuse cases involve domestic violence . As many as 71% of pet-owning women seeking shelter at safe houses have reported that their partner had threatened and/or hurt or killed one or more of their pets; 32% of these women reported that one or more of their children had also hurt or killed pets. Battered women report that they are hesitant from leaving their abusers because they fear what will happen to
3990-686: The Dulles Technology Corridor that it is known as currently. During that period of growth, the Board advocated for the construction of Interstate 66 inside the Capital Beltway and for the Dulles Toll Road , as well as for a major expansion of Tysons Corner, Virginia , which now is home to many employers in the information technology industry. In the 1991 redistricting, the Annandale District
4104-726: The Humane Society of the United States posing as employees. Agricultural organizations such as the American Farm Bureau Federation have successfully advocated for laws that tightly restrict secret photography or concealing information from farm employers. The following are lists of invasive procedures that cause pain, routinely performed on farm animals, and housing conditions that routinely cause animal welfare concerns. In one survey of United States homeowners, 68% of respondents said they consider
4218-779: The Animal Anti-Cruelty League in South Africa, have also monitored the use of animals in the film. Cruelty to animals has often been filmed on video and uploaded to social media websites or private Internet groups. This may involve large-scale, systematic operations; a notable example of this was a global monkey torture ring uncovered by the BBC in June 2023, where participants would produce and distribute videos of monkeys being hurt and killed. Individuals who have published animal cruelty content include Luka Magnotta ,
4332-526: The Board voted 5-4 to increase their salaries from $ 21,589 to $ 35,000 per year. The approved plan also included automatic pay raises through 1991 to an eventual total of $ 45,000. The Board voted to increase the pay of its members from $ 45,000 to $ 59,000 per year in September 1998 by a vote of 6-3-1, with Hunter Mill Supervisor Robert B. Dix abstaining. In 2007, the board voted to increase the pay of members from $ 59,000 to $ 75,000 per year. In March 2015,
4446-409: The Board voted 6-4 to increase the pay of future supervisors by $ 20,000 per year, to $ 95,000, with the chairman earning $ 100,000 per year. In March 2023, the Board voted 8-2 to increase the pay of future supervisors by 30%. This adjustment would turn annual salaries from $ 90,000 to $ 123,283 for supervisors and from $ 100,000 to $ 133,283 for the chairman. Citizens spent hours protesting this raise during
4560-556: The Cartesian view of animals as mechanical beings. Charles Darwin , by presenting the theory of evolution , revolutionized the way that humans viewed their relationship with other species. Darwin believed that not only did human beings have a direct kinship with other animals, but the latter had social, mental, and moral lives too. Later, in The Descent of Man (1871), he wrote: "There is no fundamental difference between man and
4674-721: The Ceremonial Honor Guard is a non-standing unit made up of career and auxiliary officers. It is one of the largest police Honor Guards in Virginia with 43 specially selected officers from the department's rank and file. Selection criteria include prior experience, professional image, uniform appearance, personal grooming standards, motivation, stature/bearing, interest in Honor Guard activities, and positive attitude. In 2008, they participated in 83 events and assignments and monthly practices to ensure their readiness at
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4788-677: The Chief. The Planning and Research Bureau is commanded by the Executive Deputy Chief. I. The Investigations Command make up the primary investigative branch of the Department and is divided into specializations: Major Crimes (murder, sex crimes, assault, robbery, vehicle theft, financial crimes, and crimes against children), Organized Crime and Narcotics, Criminal Intelligence, and Investigative Support (crime scene, fingerprints, etc.). II. The Administration Command contains
4902-687: The Commonwealth of Virginia . While the position of supervisor is technically a part-time job, many supervisors devote 40 or more hours a week to fulfill all of their obligations. A December 1993 vote by the Board of Supervisors to officially make itself a full-time body was rebuffed by the Virginia General Assembly. In January 1968, the Board of Supervisors voted themselves a $ 2,500 pay raise, increasing their yearly salaries to $ 10,000. The annual salary increased to $ 15,000 per year in January 1976. At their meeting on April 14, 1986,
5016-462: The Democratic majority on the board by a margin of 6 to 4. In recent years, the chairmanship has acted as a stepping stone to higher political office: Gerry Connolly , the chairman from 2003 to 2007, now serves in the U.S. House of Representatives , as did Tom Davis , who was chairman from 1991 to 1994, and Katherine Hanley , who served from 1995 to 2003, and has since served as Secretary of
5130-585: The Division grew to a more capable and robust helicopter, the Bell 407 . In 2011, the Division purchased its first Bell 429. The purchase of the Bell 429 made the Division the first multi-mission operator in the world to utilize this new airframe. Modern design characteristics of the Bell 429 allow adaptation to future missions needs, reduced/simplified maintenance, as well as improved longevity/service lifetime. Some of
5244-528: The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors established an ad hoc commission to review the police department's policies, practices, and programs regarding police-community relations, police-involved incidents, and public release of information. A report with recommendations from the commission was expected to be released in October 2015. Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Opposition The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors , sometimes abbreviated as FCBOS ,
5358-782: The Fairfax County Criminal Justice Academy, the Administrative Services Bureau, and the Resource Management Bureau. The Fairfax County Criminal Justice Academy trains recruits and prepares officers through constant, updated training and conducts the Citizen's Police Academy . III. The Operations Command make up the vast majority of patrol officers that operate out of the nine district stations, which are as follows: The Operations Command also contains
5472-527: The Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority. The Board exercises its taxation power primarily by setting the county's real property tax rate, which accounts for more than 63% of the general fund revenue. Other financially important tax rates set by the board include the personal property tax rate, which is applied to the value of vehicles in the county, and the business, professional and occupational license (BPOL) tax, which
5586-539: The Hays Office had the power to enforce this clause, the AHA often had access to sets to assess adherence to it. However, because the AHA's Hollywood office depended on the Hays Office for the right to monitor sets, the closure of the Hays Office in 1966 corresponded with an increase in animal cruelty on movie sets. By 1977, a three-year contract was in place between the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and
5700-510: The Humane Society of the United States, roughly one-third of families suffering from domestic abuse indicated that at least one child had hurt or killed a pet. Animal sexual abuse, or bestiality , occurs when an individual exploits a non-human animal for their own sexual pleasure or for the pleasure of others. Bestiality is strongly associated by many with zoophilia , a paraphilia involving sexual attraction to non-human animals. Over
5814-650: The Motor Carrier Safety Section inspect trucks and commercial vehicles for safety and legal regulations. They can take unsafe vehicles off the roads; by placing them out of service. The Crash Reconstruction Unit provides technical expertise and has investigative responsibility for all fatal crashes. The Traffic Safety Services Section acts as the department's coordination point for all regional and departmental traffic enforcement and safety education programs. Traffic Enforcement Officers address parking issues. Animal Protection Police officers are part of
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#17327766995555928-612: The Operation Support Bureau which houses the Motorcycle Squad, SWAT, K-9 Section, Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD), and Helicopter Unit. Officers in the Motor Section keep traffic moving and control traffic at major incidents and crash scenes. They rely almost exclusively on Harley-Davidson motorcycles to get to the source of traffic problems. Specially trained and certified officers assigned to
6042-730: The Operations Command and are specially trained law enforcement officers who investigate dog bites and attacks and complaints of animal cruelty . They respond to emergencies involving sick or injured domestic and wild animals. They enforce county codes and state laws pertaining to animals. They remove strays from the community, often impounding them at the Fairfax County Animal Shelter where many can be reunited with their owners or adopted by new owners. Source: In 2016 FCPD underwent an extensive "public safety review" process. The presentation released following
6156-614: The Public Information Office embraced new technology and new media to launch the department's messages to more members of the public. Taking advantage of the social networking phenomena, information was posted on Fairfax County's Facebook and Twitter accounts, which are monitored and maintained by the Office of Public Affairs . In addition, the police department started an FCPD YouTube site, posting informational and educational videos and information. Founded in 1980,
6270-612: The South County/Mt. Vernon Areas. Unit 505 is the newest being created in the fall of 2015 to serve central Fairfax. In addition to service, the Public Safety Cadets learn and compete in events testing some of the basic skills involved in a wide range of police assignments. Increased gang activity across the region prompted growth in the number of Road DAWG camps in the county from one to three (at Mount Vernon, Reston and West Springfield Districts). The camp program
6384-537: The United States is held in Sweetwater, Texas . Held every year since 1958, the event currently attracts approximately 30,000 visitors per year and in 2006 each annual round-up was said to result in the capture of 1% of the state's rattlesnake population. Rattlesnake round-ups became a concern by animal welfare groups and conservationists due to claims of animal cruelty. In response, some round-ups impose catch-size restrictions or releasing captured snakes back into
6498-436: The animal be removed for veterinary care. Farm animals are generally produced in large, industrial facilities that house thousands of animals at high densities; these are sometimes called factory farms . The industrial nature of these facilities means that many routine procedures or animal husbandry practices impinge on the welfare of the animals and could be considered cruelty, with Henry Stephen Salt claiming in 1899 that "it
6612-716: The animals in their absence. Animal abuse is sometimes used as a form of intimidation in domestic disputes. Cruelty to animals is one of the three components of the Macdonald triad , this behavior is considered to be one of the signs of violent antisocial behavior in children and adolescents. According to the studies used to form this model, cruelty to animals is a common (but not universal) behavior in children and adolescents who grow up to become serial killers and other violent criminals. It has also been found that children who are cruel to animals have often witnessed or been victims of abuse themselves. In two separate studies cited by
6726-529: The approval of the Virginia General Assembly, which was not forthcoming. Chairman Davis was elected to Congress in 1994 as the representative from Virginia's 11th district , which necessitated a special election to replace him. In the February 7 election, Democratic Providence District Supervisor Katherine Hanley defeated Republican Springfield District Supervisor Elaine McConnell, necessitating yet another special election to fill Hanley's seat. That election
6840-437: The community, often impounding them at the Fairfax County Animal Shelter where many can be reunited with their owners or adopted by new owners. Seniors and Law Enforcement (SALT) is a joint program to address crime-related and public safety issues affecting seniors in the community. Franconia District crime prevention officers met with SALT council members on a monthly basis to discuss safety and emergency preparedness. In 2008,
6954-578: The conclusion of the process recommended several changes in FCPD rank and organizational structure. Among the recommendations are: In early 2024, with no official announcement, FCPD made major changes to its rank structure, with the Chief of Police going from a colonel's insignia to 4 stars, the Executive Deputy Chief and Deputy Chiefs changing their titles to Executive Assistant Chief and Assistant Chief with three stars and two stars respectively, Major becoming Deputy Chiefs, First Lieutenants becoming Captains, and
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#17327766995557068-731: The conditions in which these early domestic animals were kept." Remains of sheep and goats from the early Bronze Age show a marked decrease in bone thickness, reflecting calcium deficiencies "resulting from the combined effects of poor nutrition and intensive milking." Several religious traditions have promoted animal welfare as an important or fundamental concept, and encouraged vegetarianism or veganism . Examples include Buddhism , Jainism , Hinduism (with certain animals being considered sacred), and some forms of Judaism (many Orthodox Jews do not wear leather). René Descartes believed that non-humans are automata—complex machines with no soul, mind, or reason. In Cartesian dualism , consciousness
7182-583: The county and providing a practice facility for the NHL's Washington Capitals hockey team. With the 1979 elections of Republican Nancy Falck in the Dranesville District and Democrat Sandra Duckworth in the Mount Vernon District, as well as the reelection of Audrey Moore, Martha Pennino and Marie Travesky in the Annandale, Centreville and Springfield districts, respectively, the nine member board for
7296-409: The county that will result in more transit-oriented land use patterns. As a result of preliminary impact assessments of ongoing and future development patterns in the county, the department anticipates a future need to create two new patrol districts, while realigning existing districts to accommodate the demands created by this anticipated growth. The Patrol Bureau is developing mechanisms for predicting
7410-400: The credit for its establishment goes to the man who was then Fairfax County Sheriff , Eppa Kirby, a colorful character who never carried a gun. Overwhelmed with managing the inadequate county jail and law enforcement duties, Sheriff Kirby persuaded the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to relieve him of his responsibilities for criminal police work by forming the police department. At the helm
7524-542: The department's detective bureau was consolidated at the FCPD headquarters in Fairfax under Lieutenant Grafton G. Wells and expanded with three new detectives. William L. Durrer was appointed as acting chief of police in June 1957 by Fairfax County Executive Carlton C. Massey due to the illness of Chief McIntosh. Following Chief McIntosh's resignation in August, Durrer was appointed chief on October 30, 1957. Joyce A. Harvell
7638-575: The department's various specialty units. Fairfax County Police are also utilizing a 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E as an electric vehicle concept, at this time there are only a few on patrol. Fairfax County Police Helicopter Division operates two Bell 429 GlobalRanger . Channel 16 is the Fairfax County local government-access cable television channel which delivers news and information about Fairfax County as well as Educational-access television programming. The Fairfax County Police Department has
7752-664: The fact that humans used their dominance to raise animals for slaughter. According to contemporary philosopher Nigel Warburton , for most of human history the dominant view has been that animals are there for humans to do with as they see fit. Sociologist David Nibert emphasizes that the process of domestication dramatically increased the exploitation of animals by humans, particularly in Eurasia . Much of this exploitation involved not only direct physical violence, but also structural violence as their systemic oppression and enslavement "resulted in their inability to meet their basic needs,
7866-502: The feeding of one animal to another for entertainment and spectacle. Although some of these videos have been flagged as inappropriate by users, YouTube has generally declined to remove them, unlike videos that include copyright infringement . In 2021, YouTube banned staged animal rescue videos, where animals were purposely put in danger before being saved. The use of animals in the circus has been controversial since animal welfare groups have documented instances of animal cruelty during
7980-516: The fifth officer, John A. Millan as traffic sergeant on motorcycle patrol. Millan resigned shortly thereafter to accept a position as a revenue enforcement agent with the US Treasury Department's Prohibition Bureau. A 1955 expansion authorized as part of the county budget allowed the creation of the department's juvenile bureau, headed by Detective David Eike, and its traffic division, headed by Lieutenant Lewis Shumate. Additionally,
8094-473: The film include the slow and graphic beheading and ripping apart of a turtle , a monkey being beheaded and its brains being consumed by natives and a spider being chopped apart. Cannibal Holocaust was only one film in a collective of similarly themed movies ( cannibal films ) that featured unstaged animal cruelty. Their influences were rooted in the films of Mondo filmmakers , which sometimes contained similar content. In several countries, Cannibal Holocaust
8208-463: The first time had a female majority as of January 1980. The resignation of Sandra Duckworth in August 1984 to follow her husband to Hawaii, where he had been named director of the Bishop Museum , cleared the way for a different majority to take over the Board of Supervisors. In the November 1984 special election, Republican T. Ferrell Egge capitalized on independent Gerald A. Fill's acting as
8322-475: The following about the capture of sea turtles in the 19th century: "The poor sea turtles are terribly tortured in the island of Ceylon. The buyers probably want to buy fresh meat, or the sellers don't want to bother with the slaughter, so they simply pull off the breastplate of the live animal and the buyer is cut the piece of meat he wants. And then the European is horrified to see the slow yawning and beating of
8436-531: The growing metropolitan area. The around the clock staffing consisting of a Pilot, Police Officer/Paramedic and a Flight Nurse from Inova Fairfax Hospital . In 1991, Inova Fairfax separated from the Helicopter Division at which time the Flight Nurse was replaced with a second Police Officer/Paramedic. This is the crew configuration with which the Helicopter Division still flies today. In 1997,
8550-514: The heart of the extremely hardy, half-skinned animal, whose organ is usually sold last." Animal cruelty has long been an issue in filmmaking industry, with even some big-budget Hollywood films receiving criticism for allegedly harmful—and sometimes lethal—treatment of animals during production. Court decisions have addressed films that harm animals such as videos that in part depict dog fighting. The American Humane Association (AHA) has been associated with monitoring American film-making since
8664-513: The higher mammals in their mental faculties." Modern philosophers and intellectuals, such as Peter Singer and Tom Regan , have argued that animals' ability to feel pain as humans do makes their well-being worthy of equal consideration. There are many precursors of this train of thought. Jeremy Bentham , the founder of utilitarianism , famously wrote in his An Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation (1789): The question
8778-459: The highlights of the Bell 429 are twin engine redundancy, military grade sensors, night vision goggle technology and a lower noise signature which allow for safe and neighborly helicopter operations. The continued urbanization of the county creates additional impacts on the ability of the department to provide service to the community. The department is studying the impacts of the proposed redevelopment of Tysons Corner, and other projects throughout
8892-457: The last few years, there has been a rise of zoophiles advocating for the normalisation of bestiality. One such individual is Douglas Spink , who was convicted of allegedly owning a bestiality farm in which several animals such as dogs, horses and mice were found. Douglas Spink was the previous co-host of a zoophilic podcast under the name of Zooier than thou. The podcast aims to promote a more positive outlook on bestiality in an attempt to normalise
9006-623: The level of staffing that may be required in the future to meet these challenges while maintaining service quality. Fairfax County Police carry the Sig Sauer P226 as their on-duty firearm. Some officers carry Glock 22 S&W .40 Fairfax County Police drive the Ford Police Interceptor Sedan and Utility while on patrol. The department also possesses limited numbers of Dodge Chargers and Chevrolet Tahoe, Impala, and Caprice PPV vehicles, which are operated by some of
9120-423: The loss of self-determination, and the loss of opportunity to live in a natural way." He says that the remains of domesticated animals from thousands of years ago found during archeological excavations revealed numerous bone pathologies, which provide evidence of extreme suffering: Excavations from 8500 BCE revealed bone deformities in enslaved goats and cows and provided "some indication of stress, presumably due to
9234-525: The meeting in which the raise was voted on. The board is currently controlled by Democrats , who have nine out of the ten seats, and currently control both the Chairmanship and Vice Chairmanship. The board districts are divided so as to give every member an equal population to represent. The current districts and their Supervisors are: Cruelty to animals Cruelty to animals , also called animal abuse , animal neglect or animal cruelty ,
9348-400: The most numerous animals subjected to cruelty. For example, because male chickens do not lay eggs, newly hatched males are culled using macerators or grinders. Worldwide meat overconsumption is another factor that contributes to the miserable situation of farm animals. Many undercover investigators have exposed the animal cruelty taking place inside the factory farming industry and there
9462-402: The neck to gather samples of their blood to smear on actors for Heaven's Gate , and also allegedly had a horse blown up with dynamite while shooting a battle sequence, the shot of which made it into the film. This film played a large part in renewed scrutiny of animal cruelty in films and led to renewed official on-set jurisdiction to monitor the treatment of animals by the AHA in 1980. After
9576-598: The new Mason district from parts of the Falls Church, Lee and Mount Vernon districts and adding a seventh member to the board. Charles B. Runyon was elected to a special at-large seat on the Board of Supervisors in a special election held on November 4, 1953. The rather strange situation developed that there were now two supervisors from the Centreville and Lee districts, none from the Falls Church, Mount Vernon or Providence districts, and one supervisor at-large. This
9690-615: The open Dranesville, Sully and Mason district seats. Combining those victories with the reelection of Springfield Supervisor Elaine N. McConnell gave the Republicans a 6-4 majority. The Centreville District, which had not actually contained Centreville since 1971, was renamed the Hunter Mill District in 1993, fulfilling a campaign promise of Supervisor Robert B. Dix, Jr. The Board voted to make itself Virginia's first full-time local legislature in December 1993, subject to
9804-702: The patron of the British Animals in War Memorial , stated that animals adapt to what humans want them to do, but that they will not do things that they do not want to, even with training. Animal participation in the human conflict was commemorated in the United Kingdom in 2004 with the erection of the Animals in War Memorial in Hyde Park , London . In 2008 a video of a US Marine throwing
9918-495: The position of costs and benefits and vary in their conclusions as to the allowable treatment of animals. Some utilitarians argue for a weaker approach that is closer to the animal welfare position, whereas others argue for a position that is similar to animal rights. Animal rights theorists criticize these positions, arguing that the words "unnecessary" and "humane" are subject to widely differing interpretations and that animals have basic rights. They say that most animal use itself
10032-401: The position, which allowed him to vote only on matters before the board in the case of a tie. A special election was called to fill the chair for the remainder of Hoofnagle's term. In the November 1972 contest, Democrat Jean R. Packard emerged victorious from a crowded six-candidate field. Importantly, Fairfax County voters also overwhelmingly approved a referendum allowing the Chair to have
10146-472: The price of meat a more important issue. Animal welfare activists suggest a total ban on fur production due to the suffering inflicted on animals, especially minks. It has been suggested that fur production is immoral as fur clothes are luxury items. Minks are solitary and territorial animals; however, in fur farms, they are raised in cages and skinned after being killed either by breaking their necks or using lethal gas. There are studies providing evidence of
10260-612: The public are invited to attend these meetings. The chair presides at all meetings, and has all of the powers of a member, including one vote. The chair, however, does not have the power to veto legislation. The Vice Chair is elected amongst the members annually at the first meeting of the year in January. Within the limits set forth by the Virginia General Assembly , the Board is responsible for setting local tax policy, approving land use plans and appointing officials to various county government positions, including
10374-604: The rank of First Lieutenant being removed. The Helicopter Division was initially formed in 1972 with the donation of an Enstrom F-28 helicopter by a local businessman. It suspended operation in 1975. In 1983, the Division was reformed as a full-time operation with two Bell 206 Jet Rangers. Formerly based out of Dulles Airport, it is now based out of the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Training Academy on West Ox Road. It provided aeromedical transportation, traffic reporting and airborne law enforcement capabilities to
10488-670: The release of the film Jesse James (1939), in which a horse was pushed off a plank and drowned in a body of water after having fallen 40 feet into it. Initially, monitoring of animal cruelty was a partnership between the AHA and the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America (also called the Hays office) through the Motion Picture Production Code . Provisions in the code discouraged "apparent cruelty to children and animals", and because
10602-435: The release of the film Reds (1981), the star and director of the picture, Warren Beatty apologized for his Spanish film crew's use of tripwires on horses while filming a battle scene, when Beatty was not present. Tripwires were used against horses when Rambo III (1988) and The 13th Warrior (1999) were being filmed. A water buffalo was sliced nearly in half during the production of Apocalypse Now (1979), while
10716-412: The rest of Babson's term on December 10, 1969, and Hoofnagle took office in January 1970. Hoofnagle would be elected in November 1970 and again in November 1971 to a full four-year term, but resigned after nine months in September 1972, citing his need to travel in his position as an economist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Privately, Hoofnagle had stated his frustration with the limited power of
10830-486: The resulting meat a pale color, preferred by consumers. In the United States, animal cruelty such as soring , which is illegal, sometimes occurs on farms and ranches, as does lawful but cruel treatment such as livestock branding . Since ag-gag laws prohibit video or photographic documentation of farm activities, these practices have been documented by secret photography taken by whistleblowers or undercover operatives from such organizations as Mercy for Animals and
10944-481: The set. Compliance with this arrangement is voluntary and only applies to films made in the United States. Films monitored by the American Humane Association may bear one of their end-credit messages. Many productions, including those made in the United States, do not advise AHA or SAG of animal use in films, so there is no oversight. Some other animal welfare organizations worldwide, such as
11058-512: The sexual exploitation of animals for the gratification of humans. Many times, when Asiatic elephants are captured in Thailand , handlers use a technique known as the training crush , in which "handlers use sleep-deprivation, hunger, and thirst to 'break' the elephants' spirit and make them submissive to their owners"; moreover, handlers drive nails into the elephants' ears and feet. The practice of cruelty to animals for divination purposes
11172-434: The state bribery charges in December 1969. With the adoption of the urban county executive form of government in a 1966 referendum, the chairman became an at-large position directly elected by county voters with a four-year term. The county was again redistricted, with the Falls Church district abolished and the new Annandale and Springfield districts created, creating a nine-seat board. Elected in November 1967 following
11286-569: The station during a shift change before he himself was killed. MPO Garbarino, who had been shot five times in Kennedy's attack, died at Inova Fairfax Hospital early on the morning of May 17, 2006. 2nd Lieutenant Francis J. Stecco drowned while participating in a training exercise in Pohick Bay on October 21, 2008. The 42-year-old Stecco was wearing a dry suit when he disappeared while a police helicopter hovered overhead. Lieutenant Stecco's corpse
11400-424: The training of performing animals. Animal abuse in circuses has been documented such as keeping them in small enclosures, lack of veterinary care, abusive training methods, and lack of oversight by regulating bodies. Animal trainers have argued that some criticism is not based on fact, including beliefs that shouting makes the animals believe the trainer is going to hurt them, that caging is cruel and common, and that
11514-430: The two. It continues today with the addition of human services, social services, and other county agencies. Since the establishment of the Fairfax County Police Department, five officers have died while on duty. 30-year-old Karen J. Bassford became the first Fairfax County police officer to be killed in the line of duty when she lost control of her police cruiser and crashed on Gallows Road near Vienna while responding to
11628-628: The use of whips, chains or training harms animals. Bolivia has enacted what animal rights activists called the world's first ban on all animals in circuses. Bullfighting is criticized by animal rights or animal welfare activists, referring to it as a cruel or barbaric blood sport in which the bull suffers severe stress and slow, torturous death. Several activist groups undertake anti-bullfighting actions in Spain and other countries. In Spain, opponents of bullfighting are referred to as anti-taurinos. The Bulletpoint Bullfight warns that bullfighting
11742-557: The wild. Military animals are creatures that have been employed by humankind for use in warfare . They are a specific application of working animals . Examples include horses , dogs and dolphins . Only recently has the involvement of animals in war been questioned, and practices such as using animals for fighting, as living bombs or for military testing purposes (such as during the Bikini atomic experiments ) may now be criticized for being cruel. Princess Anne, Princess Royal ,
11856-484: The world. For example, some laws govern methods of killing animals for food, clothing, or other products, and other laws concern the keeping of animals for entertainment, education, research, or pets. There are several conceptual approaches to the issue of cruelty to animals. Even though some practices, like animal fighting , are widely acknowledged as cruel, not all people and nations have the same definition of what constitutes animal cruelty. Many would claim that docking
11970-461: Was Carl R. McIntosh, a deputy sheriff who became Fairfax County's first chief of police. Chief McIntosh, five newly sworn police officers, and two clerks became the county's first police department employees. Three of the new officers were assigned to patrol the county's roads, while another was appointed detective sergeant. With far-reaching insight into what would eventually become one of the department's main areas of concern, Chief McIntosh appointed
12084-450: Was banned or allowed for release with most of the animal cruelty edited out. Other examples: In the film Malèna (2000), the young boys burn ants with the sun's rays. In the movie A Real Young Girl (1976), the heroine tears apart an earthworm. In Anatomy of Hell (2004), a little boy tramples a small remnant (real footage?). The female protagonist of The Onedin Line -series kills
12198-520: Was created to build healthy decision-making skills; help youths resist the draw of gangs and show them a fun and friendly side of police officers. Members of Hispanic communities in the Franconia District and police officers came together to produce a series of soccer tournaments for kids between the ages of 7 and 16. The aim of "United for the Sport" is to build stronger relationships between
12312-438: Was finally recovered on October 25. On August 29, 2013, John Geer was shot to death by Fairfax County Police Officer Adam Torres, after a 40-minute standoff. Geer was unarmed, but a gun was reportedly on the ground away from his body, as he stood inside the doorway of his Springfield, Virginia house. Geer had his hands raised in the air as he was shot. Geer's partner filed a lawsuit, and was settled in 2015 for $ 3 million. Torres
12426-435: Was indicted on the charge of second degree murder on August 17, 2015, and turned himself in to authorities. Torres was scheduled to stand trial on April 18, 2016. Several high profile and controversial officer-involved shootings, including the death of Geer, and one automobile accident where citizens were killed by Fairfax County police officers have led to calls for an independent review board to be appointed. On March 3, 2015,
12540-832: Was remedied in the elections of 1955. Confidence in the Board was greatly shaken in 1965 when Supervisors John P. Parrish and Stuart T. DeBell, as well as former Supervisors A. Claiborne Leigh, Robert C. Cotten and William H. Moss were indicted on bribery charges stemming from zoning cases that had come before the board. On October 2, 1966, Parrish had himself suspended from his Mount Vernon District seat, and Centreville Supervisor DeBell followed suit on October 26. Circuit Court Judge Paul E. Brown appointed Frank F. Everest, Jr, to replace Parrish on October 19 and, in one of his final acts, appointed C. Meade Stull to replace DeBell on November 4. Following Federal trials that saw Leigh, Cotten and Parrish convicted on bribery conspiracy charges, Commonwealth's Attorney Robert Horan declined to further press
12654-509: Was renamed the Braddock District and the new Sully District was created in western Fairfax County, bringing the total number of seats on the board to ten. The elections in November 1991 created a Republican majority on the board for only the second time in the 20th century, with Thomas Davis becoming the chairman, Robert B. Dix, Jr. defeating long-time Centreville District Supervisor Martha Pennino, and Republican candidates taking
12768-698: Was sworn in as the FCPD's first female police officer in July 1957, working with the FCPD's Juvenile Bureau. In July 1967, Christopher Stokes was hired as the department's first black policeman. During the 2024 Paris Olympics , FCPD sent 12 officers and an explosive detection canine to help with security in Paris. The department achieved its third re-accreditation from the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission in June 2009. Fairfax County
12882-572: Was unique to human among all other animals and linked to physical matter by divine grace. However, close analysis shows that many human features such as complex sign usage, tool use , and self-consciousness can be found in some animals. In 2012, a prominent group of neuroscientists signed the Cambridge Declaration on Consciousness . It stated that humans are not the only conscious beings, and that many other animals, including all mammals and birds, also possess consciousness, challenging
12996-474: Was won by Democrat Gerry Connolly , who defeated Republican Jeannemarie Devolites on March 28, 1995. Connolly's election created a 5-5 balance of Democrats to Republicans on the Board of Supervisors. The regular elections of November 1995 saw the Mason District seat on the board change hands when Democratic candidate Penelope A. Gross defeated Republican William B. Bailey by 327 votes, reestablishing
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