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Beginning Aug. 10, the Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office no longer accepts books, magazines or periodicals mailed directly to inmates. This coincides with the new rules for inmates receiving personal mail. Starting Aug. 24, all books received at the jail will be returned to sender. Full details on the Inmate Mail page .

Stay informed: VBSO has issued new alerts about recent scams and updated inmate communication procedures. Visit our Active Alerts & Information page for full details.

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News Coverage

  • 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

  • Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office receives 450 care packages from nonprofit
    Monday, March 13, 2023

  • Virginia Beach Council asked to expedite purchase of body cameras for deputies
    Thursday, March 9, 2023

  • Virginia Beach City Council considering funding body-worn cameras for sheriff's deputies
    Thursday, March 9, 2023

  • Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office requests funding from City Council to buy body cameras
    Thursday, March 9, 2023

  • Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office asks for body cameras ahead of upcoming Oceanfront festivals, other special events
    Thursday, March 9, 2023

  • Inmate completes a third mural at the Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office
    Wednesday, February 1, 2023

  • Millions to Spend Christmas Behind Bars: Chaplains Called to Give Hope to Those Suffering
    Tuesday, January 17, 2023

  • VB inmate completes mural to be displayed at Sheriff's Office
    Tuesday, January 17, 2023

  • VB Deputy receives Medal of Merit for preventing sexual assault of a minor
    Monday, December 5, 2022

  • UVA alerted students with ‘Run-Hide-Fight,’ a set of techniques taught by FBI, local authorities
    Tuesday, November 15, 2022

  • Meet Capt. Alvie 'Cool' Culanding, the first Filipino American captain at the VBSO
    Friday, November 4, 2022

  • Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office sports the color pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
    Wednesday, October 12, 2022

  • Meet Pablo!! The VBSO's New K9 Drug Detecting Deputy
    Monday, October 10, 2022

  • Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office shows support by wearing pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
    Monday, October 10, 2022

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