Rocky Holcomb sworn in as seventh Sheriff of Virginia Beach!

Newly sworn-in Sheriff Rocky Holcomb succeeds Sheriff Ken Stolle, who is retiring after 13 years of service..

Sheriff Ken Stolle announces retirement after 43 years of public service

Sheriff Ken Stolle on Aug. 1 announced he will retire later this year and not seek reelection. He has served the public for 43 years, 13 as sheriff, and will be succeeded by Chief Deputy Rocky Holcomb.

Congratulations to our 55th Basic Academy Class!

We held our 55th Basic Academy graduation on Sept. 27, recognizing 19 deputy recruits’ successful completion of 17 weeks of training.

Meet our new Chief Deputy Tina Mapes

Sheriff Ken Stolle on July 6 announced the promotion of Capt. Tina Mapes to chief deputy. Chief Deputy Mapes is a 28-year veteran of the Sheriff's Office and has served in nearly every division.

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.

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.

Providing Public Safety for the City of Virginia Beach

Under the leadership of Sheriff Rocky Holcomb, 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.

About The Sheriff's Office

Under the leadership of Sheriff Rocky Holcomb, 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. We continually strive to maintain a high standard of excellence and to serve and protect our community.

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

Inmate Services

1060

Inmates

536

Appointees

51

Million $ Budget

11000

Admits/Releases/Year

87000

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.

What We Offer

Leadership

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Community Outreach

Our volunteer efforts stretch through every part of our organization and touch many areas of the co…

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Employment

Serve and make a difference in the community while earning a competitive starting salary and benefi…

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Inmate Lookup

See charges, bonding information and mugshots for current Virginia Beach Correctional Center inmate…

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Calls & Visits

Schedule a visit with an inmate (or visit now on demand!) and learn about inmate telephone accounts…

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CareMart

Provide a fresh-cooked, premium meal for your loved one. Clothing and care packages are also availa…

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Annual Report

Our Annual Report is published each fall and provides compressive information about our operations.

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Advertising

Advertise your business to a captive audience via the closed-circuit TVs in the jail and Courthouse.

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Prison Rape Elimination Act

Click here to learn how the VBSO complies with the federal Prison Rape Elimination Act.

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