Investigations

Criminal Investigations Division

The Sheriff's Office currently investigates all major crimes and when requested, will assist the local town police with major crime scenes. The Sheriff's Office can deploy several crime scene technicians and a mobile processing center (crime scene vehicle). This vehicle can provide a base of operations for the investigators and store the many tools used in the detection of crime. The Investigator has many responsibilities that include case investigations, victim follow-ups, recovery of evidence, trial, and post-trial interactions with victims. The nature of the crimes that are handled by this group are usually the worst, ranging from embezzlement to murder.

Crimes against people

Crimes against a person are one of the most serious investigations handled.

Property Crimes

Crimes involving property are often managed by investigators and take time to develop leads to prosecute suspects.

Drug Crimes

Some crimes involve a drug nexus and often involve large complex networks that lead to larger indictments.

Virginia Forensics Academy
The SCSO has several academy graduates and utilizes a Crime Scene taskforce concept with neighboring jurisdictions. This allows agencies to pool resources on large crime scenes or prolonged processing events.

Northwest VA Regional Drug Task Force (NWVRDTF) is committed to the suppression of illegal narcotics. Through the efforts with local, state, and federal agencies, the Drug Task Force does actively pursue those groups or individuals who manufacture, distribute, or sell illegal narcotics within the Task Force region.

mission statement
To protect the safety, dignity, and property of our citizens. We will maintain public trust and put personal interest aside for the betterment of the community.

The National Criminal Justice Command College (NCJCC) provides an integrated, cutting-edge approach to criminal justice education through a framework of leadership and collaboration. The criminal justice certificate, offered in partnership with the Virginia State Police, is an intensive 10-week program scheduled annually.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy (FBINA) The Sheriff's Office has staff that have graduated from the National Academy. The program has law enforcement from all over the world that attend to become better leaders to the respective agencies they come from.