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Sheriff's Office Overview

The Virginia Sheriff is a Constitutional Officer, as defined in Article VII, Section 4, of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Sheriff is elected every four years by the citizens and is the "executive officer of the court" and the "keeper of the jail". The Sheriff and appointed Deputy Sheriffs have both criminal and civil jurisdiction.
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Sheriff's Office

  • Sheriff's Office Home Page
  • About the Sheriff's Office
    • Sheriff Sean Casey
    • Sheriff's Office Overview
    • Sheriff's Office Mission and Values
    • History of the Sheriff's Office
  • Become a Deputy Sheriff
  • Community and Safety Programs
    • Away from Home Check
    • Child ID Kits
    • Elementary School Liaison Program
    • Gun Locks and Medication Lock Boxes
    • Photo ID Cards for Kids
    • Project Lifesaver
    • Sheriff's Community Academy
  • Depositing Funds to Inmate Accounts
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Inmate Resources and Helpful Information
    • How to Deposit Funds to Inmate Accounts
    • Information for Attorneys
    • Inmate Mail Procedures
    • Inmate Visitation for Family and Friends
    • Inmate Programs
    • Inmate Work Detail
    • Library Services
    • Prison Rape Elimination Act and Reporting Sexual Abuse
  • News Releases

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Alexandria Sheriff's Office Overview

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The Alexandria Sheriff's Office is a highly professional organization with 205 deputy sheriffs and civilian personnel. The Office is nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Commission on Accreditation for Corrections, and the National Commission on Correctional Health Care. The Office has been honored by the National Sheriff's Association with the prestigious "Triple Crown Award" for achieving these national accreditations. The Office holds a certification for compliance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) and is also Virginia state-certified by the Department of Criminal Justice Services and the Department of Corrections.

Alexandria Sheriff's Office
2003 Mill Road, Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Office: 703.746.4114

Alexandria Sheriff's Office Organization

The following bureaus comprise the Sheriff's Office.

  • Administrative Services Bureau Administrative Services includes Fiscal Management, Human Resources, Training, Recruitment, Fleet, Accreditation, Public Information, Investigations, Policy & Oversight, Inmate Services, Alternative Programs and Inmate Classification.
  • Detention Center Bureau  The Detention Center Bureau manages the security of the William G. Truesdale Adult Detention Center which houses approximately 300 inmates including local, state and federal prisoners. The Detention Center Bureau is responsible for access to the facility and the safety of all those – inmates, staff and visitors – inside. Support Services, including Records Management, Information Technology, and Facility Support, are also part of the Detention Center Bureau.
  • Judicial and Field Operations Bureau Judicial and Field Operations is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the Alexandria Courthouse and also includes Civil Process, Transportation, and Community Services. Deputies assigned to Judicial and Field Operations further serve the City by providing secondary law enforcement services.

An organizational chart is available and provides a detailed view.

Mission Statement

Our purpose is to help and protect people.

Alexandria Courthouse

The current courthouse opened in 1981 and contains the Court of Appeals, Circuit Courts, General District Courts, and Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts. More than 43,000 court proceedings take place each year. All persons entering the courthouse are screened for weapons and various types of contraband.

The Judicial Services Section maintains an office at the Courthouse. Mail is received at the following address for this office:

Alexandria Courthouse
520 King Street, Suite 308
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Office: 703.746.4120

Alexandria Detention Center

The Detention Center, which opened 1987, is a direct supervision facility with an interactive management style which offers a positive atmosphere for inmates, makes the inmate accountable, and rewards them for positive behavior. The Detention Center houses approximately 300 local, state and federal pre-trial and sentenced inmates. Prior to 1987, the Detention Center was located at a facility that dated to the 1820s.

Alexandria Detention Center
2001 Mill Road
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Control Center: 703.746.4099

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