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Why do people love Fairfax County? To find out, we went straight to the locals. These are the real storytellers—the business owners, employees, artists, and farmers who call Fairfax County home. These folks are bound together by passion, craftsmanship, and authenticity. And this unique county is bursting with each quality.

Watch the video series and hear the real stories at www.fxva.com/storytellers.

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Image taken 15.03.2024 by David Moth . At Cheltenham Race Course, Gloucestershire.

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An old-mash rake lies against the walls of the Mount Vernon distillery.

The Board of Supervisors recognized Visit Fairfax and WHITE for the success of the "Historical Figures" campaign.

photo by Dave Haines at Cheltenham Racecourse

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As we continue to celebrate Black History Month together, we want to share another story that makes the Fairfax County Police Department great. We are a diverse agency, and we proudly serve a diverse community. The diversity of our sworn and professional staff contributes to FCPD’s mission & makes a difference in our community.

Officer Richard Harris was born and raised in New York. He grew up in Uniondale and saw football as a great opportunity in life. Richard attended Dean College and got his associate degree in criminal justice then went to Delaware State University where he got his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice.

Richard Harris played football at both schools and had an amazing career, but he knew he wanted to do more. Richard comes from a family with a law enforcement background with his uncle being a current NYPD officer, his aunt a judge, and his grandfather who retired from the NYPD and the FBI. Richard always knew he wanted to help people and after hearing great things about the FCPD, he joined our ranks in 2022.

Be YOU and be FCPD. Visit www.joinfcpd.org to learn more or apply today!

A colonial-era carriage makes its way across the fields of Mount Vernon.

As we continue to celebrate Black History Month together, we want to share another story that makes the Fairfax County Police Department great. We are a diverse agency, and we proudly serve a diverse community. The diversity of our sworn and professional staff contributes to FCPD’s mission & makes a difference in our community. Officer Dianna Agyeman was born and raised in Fairfax County. Her family came to the U.S. from Ghana, a small country in West Africa, in hopes of giving their children more opportunities. After her first year at Radford University, Dianna transferred to Old Dominion University where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Cyber Security. Dianna is a first-generation college student and graduate which made her parents very proud. After college, Dianna took a year off before deciding to join the Fairfax County Police Department. Growing up in Fairfax County she knew she wanted to give back to the community that helped shape her into the person that she is today. Be YOU and be FCPD. Visit www.joinfcpd.org to learn more or apply today!

The Caroline Hunt takes up the search at Mount Vernon during their Horses & Hounds event. American Foxhounds, a breed George Washington helped originate, charge alongside.

As we continue to celebrate Black History Month together, we want to share another story that makes the Fairfax County Police Department great. We are a diverse agency, and we proudly serve a diverse community. The diversity of our sworn and professional staff contributes to FCPD’s mission & makes a difference in our community.

Meet the Byersons!

Master Police Officers Brian and Victoria Byerson were both born and raised in the Midwest. Brian is from Lacrosse, Wisconsin and Victoria is from Detroit, Michigan. Shortly after high school, Victoria decided to join the U.S. Army and served as a Military Police Officer. Brian chose the U.S. Marine Corps and he too served as a Military Police Officer.

After completing her tour in the Army, Victoria started her career with the Fairfax County Police Department graduating in the 45th session of our police academy. Following the Marine Corps, Brian started his career with the FCPD graduating in the very next police academy session.

Brian and Victoria’s paths crossed at the Mason District Station in 2004 where they worked the same patrol area on different shifts, and their life together began. They have a 19-year-old son who is in college, focusing on wrestling and keeping his grades high.

The Byersons feel being married to another officer is both rewarding and challenging. They are grateful to be sources of comfort and counsel to one another, as they work hard to keep our community safe. They don’t hold back on having difficult conversations, and they lean on each other when times are tough.

Brian is currently assigned to the Major Crimes Bureau and is the senior Homicide Squad detective, and Victoria is the senior sworn detective in the Applicant Section of the Personnel Resources Section.

The Byersons are grateful they met through our department and built their life together here.

Interested in a career in law enforcement? Visit www.JoinFCPD.org to learn more or apply today.

photo by Dave Haines at Cheltenham Racecourse

photo by Dave Haines at Cheltenham Racecourse

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A full moon rises above the roofline of George Washington's Mount Vernon.

Taking off from Alnwick Castle tonight

A cavalryman walks his horse before the Bowling Green at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate in Virginia.

S-76. Halo Aviation (Flexijet UK) Battersea Heliport 21/06/24

A mash tub filled with future whiskey at George Washington's Distillery at Mount Vernon.

As we close out Black History Month, we’d like to introduce you to Lieutenant Veva Wallace-Spaulding, our department’s first African American woman commander. Hear her inspiring story and how she hopes to pave the way for others as she honors her family’s legacy of service.

Sikordky S-76C operated by Flexjet Operations Limited.

London Heliport - Battersea. 21/06/2024

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Battersea Heliport

London 17 June 2025

Sikorsky S76C, Halo Aviation Ltd, Fairoaks.

Two Revolutionary War cavalrymen charge across the fields of Mount Vernon during the Horses & Hounds event.

A Revolutionary War cavalryman charges across the fields at George Washington's Mount Vernon during the annual Horses & Hounds event.

photo by Ollie Styles at Gloucester

Sikorsky S-76C - msn 760698 - registered to Halo Aviation.

London Heliport-Battersea. 19/06/2025.

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