Sheriffs Office

The Amherst County Sheriff s Office is a full-service law enforcement agency that is responsible for covering more than 450 square miles in Virginia. It employs a staff of over 80 full- and part-time officers. The office maintains a Special Response Team (SRT) that deals with high-risk and dangerous situations, including warrant arrests and explosive devices, as well as heavily armed criminals and barricaded persons. The Amherst County Sheriff s Office also supports Emergency Medical Services (EMS), which is a nontransport advanced life support program that augments and enhances health care services provided by volunteer rescue squads. Located in Amherst, Va., the Amherst County Sheriff s Office has field operations, investigations, crime prevention and corrections divisions.

Virginia State Police preserves human lives and property, protects public peace and the rights of citizens, prevents crime and disorder and enforces federal laws. It is nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). Virginia State Police supports Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.), which is an international education program that seeks to prevent the usage of illegal drugs, gang activities and violent behavior. The agency operates a communication center that maintains a multichannel police system and provides communication services for police, fire and emergency medical assistance. Virginia State Police has been operational for more than 75 years and maintains an office location in Appomattox, Va.

The Campbell County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement services throughout the towns of Altavista and Brookneal in Campbell County, Va. It protects the lives and property of county residents and safeguards citizen's constitutional rights. The office is accredited by the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Services Commission. In addition to law enforcement, the Campbell County Sheriff's Office is responsible for courtroom security, enforcement of county ordinances, service of civil processes and criminal warrants. The office supports the Crime Stoppers program, which is affiliated with the National Crime Stoppers Organization and provides opportunities for citizens to report illegal activities to volunteers of the program. Located in Rustburg, Va., the Campbell County Sheriff's Office maintains criminal investigations, civil, field operations and cyber crime divisions.