The Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office (VBSO) is proud to announce that its Training Academy has earned its Law Enforcement certification from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS).The new credential adds to the academy’s existing certifications—Basic Jailer, Court…
The Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office is proud to announce the addition of Boyka, a new explosive-detection dog, to its K9 Unit. Boyka, a 14-month-old Dutch Shepherd from Poland, has completed rigorous training and certification with his handler, Sgt. Aaron Whitehead, through the Virginia Police…
Virginia Beach Sheriff Rocky Holcomb has resurrected the long-dormant major position in the Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office (VBSO) with the goal of providing additional oversight and transparency in all inmate-related services within the VBSO.Capt. Joseph Bartolomeo, who oversees the VBSO…
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - The Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office proudly announces the graduation of three of its sworn deputies on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, from the Virginia Beach Police Department's Option 6 Academy. This new initiative allows sheriff’s deputies and certified jailers to gain extra…
All proceeds benefit VB Education Foundation Beach Bags program.The Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office (VBSO) invites the community to come out this Saturday, Nov. 2, for a day filled with family, fun and football for a good cause during Sheriff Rocky Holcomb’s…
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – The Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office’s 58th Basic Academy Class (BAC) has a father-son duo vying to become deputy sheriffs. Franz “Mike” Leek, 49 (50 on Oct. 17), and Logan Leek, 18 (19 on June 27, 2025), embarked on their 17-week training on…
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – K9 Gaston, the Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office’s explosive-detection deputy, will retire on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, with a final walkout at 2 p.m. at the Virginia Beach Correctional Center. K9 Gaston is retiring due to his age and the job’s physical demands. His also…
With a commitment to reinstating the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program in Virginia Beach City Public Schools, Sheriff Rocky Holcomb and the VBSO will graduate 10 sworn deputies from the D.A.R.E. America Training Program on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024.“We are proud to be a part…