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.
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – The Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office (VBSO) will host Sheriff Rocky Holcomb’s 3rd Annual Easter Eggstravaganza for the community on Saturday, April 4, from noon to 2 p.m., at the Law Enforcement Training Academy (LETA), 411 Integrity…
The Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office (VBSO) is inviting community members to step behind the scenes of deputy training through a new quarterly community engagement initiative, Inside the Academy. The event at the Law Enforcement Training Academy will provide citizens with an inside look at…
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – The Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office (VBSO) will be featured on a new nonfiction television show “120 Hours Behind Bars” airing on Monday, Feb. 16, at 9 p.m. on Discovery. The episode, which spans five days at the Virginia Beach Correctional Center,…
The Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office (VBSO) will host a community cleanup event in partnership with Lynnhaven River NOW on Saturday, Feb. 14, at 9 a.m. along a bike path at Crusader Circle, highlighting a VBSO Inmate Workforce program focused on litter removal and environmental…
Virginia Beach, Va. — The Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office (VBSO) today held its 61st Basic Academy Class (BAC) graduation, recognizing 12 deputy recruits’ successful completion of training.This graduating class includes five military veterans, including three who served…
The Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office (VBSO) will hold a special mass swearing-in ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, at 10 a.m. at Mount Trashmore Park, marking the first four-year term of Sheriff Rocky Holcomb and the reaffirmation of the oath…
The Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office (VBSO) is proud to announce that three of its K9 teams have completed their Virginia Police Work Dog Association (VPWDA) certifications in explosives and narcotics detection, reinforcing the office’s commitment to operational excellence and public safety…
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - The Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office (VBSO) today held its 60th Basic Academy Class (BAC) graduation, recognizing six deputy recruits’ successful completion of training. This graduating class includes a U.S. Navy veteran and two college graduates. Their…