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Effective immediately, and in coordination with the Chief Judge of Circuit Court, smartwatches are prohibited for the general public within the Virginia Beach Courthouse. Only individuals who are authorized to possess cellphones are permitted to retain their smartwatches.

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News Coverage

  • Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office has final walkout for K-9 with cancer
    Wednesday, October 25, 2023

  • Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office sends off retiring K-9
    Wednesday, October 25, 2023

  • VBSO’s first narcotics-detecting K9 retires after cancer diagnosis
    Wednesday, October 25, 2023

  • FilAm named chief deputy sheriff of Virginia Beach
    Thursday, October 19, 2023

  • Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office makes several historic promotions as leadership changes
    Friday, October 6, 2023

  • Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office names first Filipino Chief Deputy
    Thursday, October 5, 2023

  • Former Sheriff Ken Stolle celebrates retirement from Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office
    Thursday, October 5, 2023

  • ‘Totally exceptional’: Longtime Virginia Beach Sheriff Ken Stolle celebrates retirement
    Thursday, October 5, 2023

  • Culanding is first Filipino-American to serve as chief deputy in Virginia Beach
    Thursday, October 5, 2023

  • Rocky Holcomb sworn in as Virginia Beach sheriff
    Wednesday, October 4, 2023

  • Rocky Holcomb sworn in as VB sheriff
    Wednesday, October 4, 2023

  • Recipe for success: Virginia Beach Correctional Center inmates prepare for jobs in food industry upon release
    Wednesday, September 13, 2023

  • Virginia Beach Sheriff Ken Stolle announces retirement, interim replacement will run for special election
    Friday, August 11, 2023

  • Program hooks local kids on deep-sea fishing
    Thursday, July 20, 2023

  • Mapes named as VBSO’s new chief deputy
    Monday, July 17, 2023

  • New VBSO chief deputy is 2nd woman to hold the position
    Monday, July 17, 2023

  • Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office featured on new A&E series “Booked: First Day In”
    Thursday, June 22, 2023

  • Hampton Roads law enforcement agencies take part in Torch Run for Special Olympics
    Friday, June 9, 2023

  • Hampton Roads law enforcement pass the torch for Special Olympics Virginia
    Wednesday, June 7, 2023

  • Virginia Beach Sherriff’s deputies set to use body-worn cameras at Something in the Water
    Sunday, April 30, 2023

  • VB Sheriff's Office deploying body-worn cameras ahead of SITW festival
    Wednesday, April 26, 2023

  • Planning ahead for Something in the Water - what you need to know
    Tuesday, April 25, 2023

  • V.B. Sheriff's Office asks public for input on use of body-worn cameras in advance of their usage
    Friday, April 21, 2023

  • Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office receives over 400 care packages from charity
    Tuesday, March 14, 2023

  • Operation Gratitude: Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office receives 450 care packages
    Tuesday, March 14, 2023

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