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Our Mission

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

The Gloucester County Sheriff's Office is a 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.

We currently are staffed with 88 sworn law enforcement officers, 12 dispatchers and 8 civilian staff.

Gloucester County is located approximately 60 miles east of Richmond and 45 north of Virginia Beach.

Contact Information

Emergency - Dial 911

Telephone Fax

804-693-3890

804-693-1444

Physical and Mailing Address

7502 Justice Dr

Gloucester VA, 23061

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	Command Staff Law Enforcement Investigations Division Corrections Division Communications Civil/Court Security Employment Code of Ethics Domestic Violence Ride-Along Program Contact Information Memorial Page Crime Tip Form Feedback Records Officer Appreciation Complaint Form *Useful Websites* National Center for Missing Children www.nhtsa.gov VA State Police VA Judicial System *Seven Point Star Represents* - Character - Integrity - Knowledge - Honor - Courtesy - Loyalty - Judgment The seven point star is crafted to have seven points because the number is a sign of perfection. Each point represents a tenet of police ideology. The Badge thus is a symbol of trust given to us by the community we serve.		Welcome to the Gloucester County Sheriff's Office *E. S. Gentry, Sheriff* Welcome to the website for The Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office. I invite you to give each of our Departments a glimpse to see the variety of services we offer to our County. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to share this information with you, we hope your visit will be informative. The Gloucester Sheriff’s Office is a progressive, responsive agency dedicated to serving its citizens. We are a 24 hour full service Law Enforcement Agency and Jail staffed with professional employees dedicated to service and proud of the positive impact they have made in our community. Thank you for visiting and please enjoy our website. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at 804-693-3890. Our Mission 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 The Gloucester County Sheriff's Office is a 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. We currently are staffed with 88 sworn law enforcement officers, 12 dispatchers and 8 civilian staff. Gloucester County is located approximately 60 miles east of Richmond and 45 north of Virginia Beach. Contact Information Emergency - Dial 911 Telephone Fax 804-693-3890 804-693-1444 Physical and Mailing Address 7502 Justice Dr Gloucester VA, 23061 Back to Top Back to Gloucester County's Web Site
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