Congratulations to our 50th Basic Academy Class!

We held our 50th Basic Academy graduation on Aug. 11, recognizing eight deputy recruits’ successful completion of 16 weeks of training.

Join Our Team

Want to make a difference in our community? We’re hiring! Join the Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office for a rewarding career, competitive salary and benefits.

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Meet our new LGBT Liaison!

Meet our new LGBT Liaison Deputy Heidi Evertson! The liaison builds better relationships with the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities and fosters an inclusive workplace.

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Combatting COVID-19

The health and safety of everyone living and working in the Virginia Beach Correctional Center is our top priority.

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Read our 2020 Annual Report

Learn what YOUR Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office accomplished last year and what our goals are for the future.

Providing Public Safety for the City of Virginia Beach

Under the leadership of Sheriff Ken Stolle, the 500+ appointees of the Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office work for the public safety and betterment of Virginia Beach by operating the Correctional Center, providing Courthouse security, serving civil paperwork and volunteering in the community.

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Visit With an Inmate now

The Virginia Beach Correctional Center now offers on-demand inmate visitation via any web-enabled device. Visit with your loved one now.

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About The Sheriff's Office

We accomplish our mission through our core values: commitment, integrity, compassion and professionalism.

1100

Inmates

537

Appointees

49.3

Million $ Budget

10000

Admits/Releases/Year

1600

Civil Processes/Year

Our Mission

Public Safety

Our #1 priority is the public safety of the citizens of Virginia Beach. Securing the jail is one way we accomplish that.

Public Service

We are – first and foremost – public servants and we aspire to provide the best possible service to our community.

Fiscal Responsibility

We are good stewards of our public funding and are always looking for ways to ease the burden on taxpayers.

Innovation

We are a public safety force for the 21st Century and leverage technology to provide better, more efficient service.

Mental Health

This is our biggest public safety challenge. We are committed to improving mental health treatment before, during and after incarceration.

Reentry

With an 85% success rate, we rehabilitate and prepare offenders to successfully reenter society by teaching vital life skills.