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Welcome to the Gloucester County Sheriff's Office E. S. Gentry Sheriff
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Our MissionThe Gloucester Sheriff's Office is a full service Accredited Agency and the primary Law Enforcement provider in the County. The Mission of the Sheriff's Office is to provide for Peace and Security of all residents and visitors. The responsibilities associated with this mission are many. They include enforcement of state, local, and federal laws, protect life and property and operate a secure and safe jail, identify criminal offenders and criminal activity and, where appropriate, to apprehend offenders and participate in subsequent court proceedings, reduce the opportunities for the commission of some crimes through preventive patrol and other measures, aid individuals who are in danger of physical harm, protect constitutional guarantees, facilitate the movement of people and vehicles, assist those who cannot care for themselves, resolve conflict, identify problems that are potentially serious law enforcement or government problems, create and maintain a feeling of security in the community, promote and preserve civil order, and generally assist citizens in urgent situations. (American Bar Association, 1983) We carry out these responsibilities diligently and courteously and take pride in the services we provide. We work in cooperation with community agencies and groups to promote understanding and to enhance our law enforcement capabilities. Background Brief The Gloucester County Sheriff's Office is an accredited full service Sheriff's Office that serves the entire county of Gloucester, Virginia which is approximately 257 square miles with a population of approximately 37,500 residents. Gloucester County is located approximately 60 miles east of Richmond, Virginia. Contact InformationIn Case of Emergency - Dial 911
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