The first embodiment of the Lynchburg Police Department was a “Watch” or Patrol officer in 1805 when Lynchburg was first incorporated as a town. As Lynchburg grew more prosperous and became a trading hub via canals and railroads, the Common Council saw the need for a Night Watch. The Night Watch consisted of seven men who protected the entire town.

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Please Note: Bricks purchased after July 15, 2025 will not be installed under late Spring 2026

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