Our Mission
It is the mission of the Alexandria Sheriff's Office to protect the life and property of our citizens and those placed in our custody and to provide quality services to the people of the City of Alexandria. We will serve our community with honor, integrity, and compassion, and will fulfill, with dedication to excellence, all legal mandates prescribed by our federal, State, and local governments.
Core Values
The Alexandria Sheriff's Office operates according to its Core Values, those principles or beliefs that guide our Office both internally and externally, and which allow us to fulfill our mission. They are non-negotiable and serve as our foundation for excellence. Please click here to view our Core Values.
Office Overview
The Alexandria Sheriff's Office is responsible for the operation of the Detention Center, courthouse and courtroom security, service of all court legal documents, execution of court orders, transportation of prisoners, execution of arrest warrants, and general public safety and law enforcement.
What's New!
Enroll Your Youth in the Sheriff's Office's 2010 Youth Academy!
The 2009 Annual Report is Here!
Sheriff Lawhorne Attends Chiefs and Sheriffs Retreat
The Senior Experience A Success! Visit Community Outreach to find out more!Deputy Sheriffs Receive Crisis Intervention Training in Inaugural Program
Deputy Sheriff Bryant Vaughn Honored for Valor
Sheriff's Office wins Gold Shield Classic!
Construction Update: New Access to Sheriff's Office Administrative Offices
4th Edition of Behind the Star
Visit Our Bureaus
 Judicial Services & Special Operations
The Judicial Services and Special Operations Bureau is the arm of the Sheriff’s Office that is most visible to the general public. Most of the tasks performed by the Bureau are accomplished in the streets and neighborhoods of Alexandria or the Alexandria Courthouse. To find out more...
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 Administrative Services
The Administrative Services Bureau is responsible for developing and managing the agency’s annual budget, hiring and training all Sheriff's Office employees, providing administrative support and for managing the Office's financial affairs. The Bureau also provides for policy development and technology to support the Office's operations. To find out more...
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.jpg "The Alexandria Detention Center") Detention Center Operations
The Detention Center Bureau is the largest of the Sheriff’s Office's four organizational bureaus. Under the command of Undersheriff Tony Davis, the Bureau is responsible for managing the Alexandria Detention Center. To find out more...
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 Inmate and Support Services
Inmate/Support Services is responsible for several important tasks that help facilitate the security and safety of the Detention Center through the intake/classification, case management inmate programming and facility maintenance. To find out more...
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