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.
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Community Engagement
Capt. Karen “K.J.” Johnson oversees Community Engagement for the Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office. She connects our deputies and civilian staff with myriad community events and organizations, including schools and churches, and facilitates community events, including our annual food drive during the holidays and Easter Eggstravaganza egg hunt. She also leads the VBSO’s talented Recruitment Team. Learn more on our Community Engagement page. #VBSOConnect
Great job to all the mentors who participated in Judge Quick’s and The Virginia Bar Association’s mentorship program! We can’t wait until next year!”
We love connecting with our senior community! Thank you to the VBSO Emergency Response Team for providing self-defense classes and scam education for our seniors and making our seniors strong!”
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide for the public safety of the citizens of Virginia Beach, through the efficient and professional operations of the Sheriff's Office as provided for in the Constitution and the Code of Virginia.
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.
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
We rehabilitate offenders to successfully reenter society by teaching vital life skills.
Fiscal Responsibility
We are good stewards of our public funding and are always looking for ways to ease the burden on taxpayers.
What We Offer
The Sheriff's Office provides countless services to our staff, volunteers and inmates.
Leadership
Learn about leadership at the Sheriff’s Office under Sheriff Rocky Holcomb and Undersheriff Brian Struzzieri.
Community Outreach
Our volunteer efforts stretch through every part of our organization and touch many areas of the community.
Employment
Serve and make a difference in the community while earning a competitive starting salary and benefits.
Inmate Lookup
See charges, bonding information, and mugshots for current Virginia Beach Correctional Center inmates.
Calls & Visits
Schedule a visit with an inmate, visit now on demand, or learn about inmate telephone accounts and calling.
Caremart
Provide a fresh-cooked, premium meal for your loved one. Clothing and care packages are also available.
Annual Report
Our Annual Report is published each fall and provides compressive information about our operations.
Advertising
Advertise your business to a captive audience via the closed-circuit TVs in the jail and Courthouse.
Prison Rape Elimination Act
Learn how the VBSO complies with the federal Prison Rape Elimination Act.
Recent News
Check out the latest news from the Sheriff's Office.
VBSO kicks off inaugural Sheriff Rocky Holcomb & Coach Cadillac Harris Youth Football Camp July 24-26 for rising Virginia Beach middle schoolers
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – The Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office (VBSO) is excited to announce its inaugural Youth Football Camp, hosted by Sheriff Rocky Holcomb and local legend Coach Elisha “Cadillac” Harris. This free, three-day camp will teach fundamental football skills, foster…
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Former inmate finds ‘new beginning’ in VBSO staff kitchen
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – The Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office (VBSO) is proud to announce that Wendy Morelli, a former inmate at the Virginia Beach Correctional Center (VBCC) and participant in its Trusty Program, has been hired to work in the VBSO's staff kitchen. This employment…
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office to host GED graduation for record number of inmates
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – The Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office will celebrate the academic achievements of incarcerated individuals by holding its largest GED graduation ceremony on Thursday, June 26, at 10 a.m., in the Indoor Recreation Yard at the Virginia Beach Correctional…
Tuesday, July 1, 2025