Sheriff Sean Casey, a highly experienced and dedicated public safety leader, is now serving in his first term of office as the Sheriff of Alexandria. A lifelong Alexandrian and veteran law enforcement officer, he assumed office on January 1, 2022 after having been elected in November 2021.

The Alexandria Sheriff's Office is a professional organization with 168 deputy sheriffs and 34 civilian personnel. The Office received the National Sheriff's Association's "Triple Crown Award" for achieving national accreditations in law enforcement, corrections, and health care in corrections.

Sheriff Casey invites interested Alexandria residents and employees to explore the critical role of the Sheriff's Office in our criminal justice and public safety systems.

The Sheriff's Office offers free gun locks, 24/7. During summer, kids spending more time at home and visiting their friends’ homes. If you own guns, securing them is one of the most important steps you can take to prevent a tragedy. 

Going out of town? The Sheriff’s Office can help keep an eye on your home while you’re away. As a public service to residents, the Sheriff’s Office offers checks by deputies at the homes of people who are out of town.

Deputies assigned as liaisons to ACPS elementary schools foster positive relationships between law enforcement and students and are resources to the school community.

Sheriff Sean Casey successfully completed the inaugural session of the National Sheriffs’ Institute Communicating for Impact program at the FBI Academy in Quantico.

Congratulations to Deputy Daniels, Deputy Earman, Deputy Nacro and Deputy Traylor on successfully completing 10 weeks of basic training at the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy!

Scammers try different ways to try to con people, including saying they are deputies or police officers. If you get a call from someone saying they are from a law enforcement agency and that you have to pay them money, hang up! 

The Alexandria Sheriff’s Office is a public safety agency committed to ensuring the safety and security of the diverse communities we serve. The Sheriff’s Office operates the Alexandria Adult Detention Center and complies with local, state, and federal laws.

The Alexandria Sheriff's Office is recruiting for the position of Deputy Sheriff. Starting pay is $61,375 for entry-level and $67,667 for certified/lateral positions, plus built-in overtime. Learn about the job, qualifications and benefits, and begin a rewarding criminal justice career!

The Alexandria Sheriff’s Office is now offering a $10,000 hiring bonus and minimum starting salary of $67,667 for new deputies who are currently Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services certified Jail Officers/Deputies.

Family ties are especially important for people in custody and several ADC residents reflected on those relationships during a recent discussion and painting program.

Learn about social and professional visits, phone and canteen accounts, and programs for inmates. If you want to find out if someone is being held at the Alexandria Adult Detention Center, visit VINELink.com.

More than 130 inmates explored reentry resources and met with program and service providers at this annual event.

The William G. Truesdale Adult Detention Center accepts funds for inmates of the detention center. Access Corrections manages the system for online deposits, and deposits by phone, and it also sets the fees for their services.

The Detention Center Bureau manages the security of the William G. Truesdale Adult Detention Center which houses approximately 300 inmates including local, state and federal prisoners. This Bureau also coordinates facility maintenance and manages inmate records and IT functions.

The Bureau includes Judicial Services such as courthouse security and courthouse operations, and Field Operations such as civil process, warrant service and community support functions.

The Administrative Services Bureau includes human resources, training, accreditation, public information, fleet, fiscal management, investigations, policy, inmate services, classification, alternative programs and PREA coordination.

Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube users can connect with the Alexandria Sheriff’s Office and stay up to date on the latest on community outreach, staff achievements, Detention Center news, employment opportunities and more!

Volunteers may explore options working directly with inmates in the Detention Center such as education, recreation, arts and crafts, life skills, and special one-time programs, like guest speakers.

Explore the role of the Sheriff’s Office in Alexandria’s criminal justice system by participating in the Sheriff's Community Academy, an informative four-week experience on Saturday mornings.

The Sheriff's Office's Community Advisory Board (CAB) is a citizen-based body that advises and assists the Sheriff’s Office with coordinating resources, programs and services.