Department of the Sheriff

It is the mission of the Bristol Virginia Sheriffs Office to create an affirmative feeling of safety, security and respect in every contact made, including our fellow workers, the law enforcement community of Virginia and the United States of America. more Mission Statement

The Sullivan County Sheriff's Office is a law enforcement agency that works for the protection of citizens and properties. It operates an administrative division that is responsible for animal control and fleet maintenance functions. The office s corrections division manages a security facility that has a capacity of more than 235 inmates. The Sullivan County Sheriff's Office s medical section conducts physical examinations and offers tuberculosis testing services. It also operates a finance division that oversees the preparation of annual budgets and grants. The office administers an auxiliary program that includes several various community activities. The Sullivan County Sheriff's Office has a special operations section that conducts hostage negotiations and underwater investigations. It is a part of Sullivan County Government in Tennessee.

The Washington County Sheriff's Office, located in Abingdon, VA, is a constitutional office led by the elected Sheriff. With a focus on public safety, the Sheriff's Office is responsible for enforcing state and local laws, as well as investigating both felonies and misdemeanors committed within Washington County. They also ensure the security of the Washington County Courthouse and its visitors, while the Civil Process Division serves legal papers to county residents. Additionally, the Sheriff's Office operates a Communications Section that dispatches calls to police and fire departments, providing essential support to emergency services in the area.Generated from the website