Fairfax County Sheriff's Office Email Format
Law EnforcementVirginia, United States51-200 Employees
The Fairfax County Sheriff's Office is a mid-sized law enforcement agency based in Fairfax, Virginia, responsible for the safety and well-being of Fairfax County's 1.1 million residents. Its core duties include operating the Adult Detention Center, providing security for the courthouse complex, and serving civil legal processes on behalf of the courts. The office also conducts ongoing community engagement and serves the City of Fairfax and the towns of Herndon and Vienna as part of its jurisdiction. Founded in 1742, the Sheriff's Office operates under the Virginia Constitution, with sheriffs elected by residents every four years; the current leader is Sheriff Stacey A. Kincaid. Its functions sit within the law enforcement sector, encompassing detention operations, court security, and civil process, along with programs like Diversion First designed to reduce incarceration as the default response to mental health crises. A June 2024 Washington Post article notes the appointment of a deputy in May 2021, illustrating ongoing staffing activity within the agency.