ASO Maintains Accreditation with American Correctional Association

Sheriff Sean Casey is proud to announce that the American Correctional Association’s Commission on Accreditation for Corrections formally reaccredited the Sheriff’s Office and the Adult Detention Center on February 7. Last fall auditors conducted a three-day onsite inspection of the jail and interviewed inmates and staff. Following a comprehensive review, ASO was found to be in 100 percent compliance with all 58 applicable mandatory standards. ASO also earned a 99.7 percent score for being in compliance with 309 of 310 applicable non-mandatory standards. ASO has held full and continuous accreditation with ACA since 1989 and is recognized by ACA for excellence in jail operations.

New Hair Braiding Class Brings New Opportunities to Women in Custody

Nine women at the Adult Detention Center are braiding their way toward a brighter future through a new six-week program. Under the expert instruction of professional braider Ja'Pria Tyler (at right), these students are learning both the intricate art of braiding as well as business basics including customer service and professional etiquette. This hands-on program is about more than just hair; it’s about equipping women with the marketable skills they need to succeed and thrive when they return to the community.

Deputy Gonzalez Named Employee of the Quarter

Congratulations to our newest Employee of the Quarter, Deputy Gonzalez! Nominated by his commander, Deputy Gonzalez has an outstanding work ethic, eagerly shares knowledge with newer deputies, has been a resource to colleagues navigating the new jail management system, and is respected for his competence and professionalism. In his position in Booking, Deputy Gonzalez shows exceptional attention to detail in processing intake and release paperwork, and he consistently conducts thorough searches, preventing potentially dangerous items from coming into the jail. We appreciate his positive impact on his team and overall contributions to Detention Center operations!

ASO Celebrates Black History Month

Sheriff Casey and ASO recognized February as Black History Month by taking part in several activities that highlight the importance of African American heritage. Our Core Equity Team toured Freedom House Museum (at right) to better understand Alexandria's and our country's complicated past, and Sheriff Casey joined other Lions Club members at The Lyceum for the annual James Bland Music competition, named in honor of the noted African American composer. Our Inmate Services team held a program for people in custody featuring the movie “Selma,” and ASO also featured posts about our own trailblazers on social media.

Remain Vigilant to Stop Phone Scams

Scammers are relentless so we need everyone to keep their guard up! Scammers continue to pose as law enforcement officers, even using fake caller ID that makes them look legitimate. They try to intimidate their targets by saying you missed jury duty or have an outstanding warrant. Just hang up! If you receive a message about an “urgent” or “important” matter, do not return their call. Call our Office directly at 703.746.4114. You can listen to an actual scam message, so you won’t be alarmed if you do receive one. Please discuss this with friends and family because unfortunately, Alexandrians are still being victimized.

Help Keep Kids Safe by Securing your Firearms

This month, a six-year-old boy in Montgomery County tragically died after unintentionally shooting himself in the face. ASO wants to help keep kids safe and reminds residents who own firearms to be sure they are properly secured and stored. We encourage parents to discuss gun safety with their own children and if your child visits other homes, be sure to talk with those parents and caregivers in advance about their firearms storage. Need a gun lock? You can pick one up 24/7 at the Public Safety Center and during regular hours at other locations.