Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office

Law EnforcementUnited States201-500 Employees

The Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office is dedicated to the efficient and effective provision of Sheriff’s services to our community, including operating the city Correctional Center, providing courthouse security and serving civil paperwork. Our commitment focuses on competent, expeditious and courteous services that enhance our citizens’ safety while providing value for their tax dollar.

Mission Statement:
To provide for the public safety of the citizens of Virginia Beach, through the efficient and professional operations of the Sheriff’s Office as provided for in the Constitution and the Code of Virginia.

Organizational Values:
Through teamwork and in partnership with the community, we will fulfill our mission statement with commitment, integrity, compassion and professionalism.

Awards/Recognition:
100% score - Department of Corrections 3-year audit (160 standards) - 2013 and 2016

100% score - Virginia Department of Corrections Life, Health and Safety inspection (50+ standards) - 2014, 2015 and 2017

100% compliance - Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) audit (43 standards) - 2016 and 2017

100% compliance - U.S. Marshals Service facility inspection - 2016 and 2017

Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified - March 2016-present

Fully accredited by the Virginia Law Enforcement Accreditation Coalition - 2005-present

100% compliance - Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission Accreditation four-year re-accreditation assessment (190 standards and 747 proofs of compliance) - October 2013 and October 2017

100% compliance score - Department of Criminal Justice Services Training Academy re-certification - June 2015

100% score - Virginia Department of Corrections Life, Health and Safety inspection - November 2015

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