The Detention Center offers inmates many programs to help them rebuild their lives, their families, and their communities. Offering inmates enriching programs is a smart and productive thing to do, and serves a tri-fold purpose.

Social visitation is conducted through secure video access.

More than 60 inmates recently enjoyed a special program that combined the theme of African Americans and Labor with a positive message.

Dozens of ADC residents were treated to an uplifting holiday program with a live musical performance from Otis Hicks, Jr.

The switch from Securus to Smart Communications took place the week of June 24. With the new system, inmates will receive four free 15-minute phones calls, two free digital messages and two free 20-minute video visits each week.

To enhance the safety of inmates and staff, the Sheriff’s Office is now using MailGuard® from Smart Communications. This allows inmates to receive personal postal mail through a safe and secure electronic mail service. Effective June 24, 2024, personal mail for inmates will no longer be accepted at the Adult Detention Center.

The Sheriff’s Office and the William G. Truesdale Adult Detention Center recently attained our official certification of compliance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), a federal law enacted to protect inmates from sexual assault.

The Sheriff’s Office recently hosted a special lunchtime event to recognize the achievements of inmates who participated in programs over the summer.

The Alexandria Sheriff's Office provides this information to assist attorneys in gaining access to Alexandria Sheriff's Office facilities, coordinating services to clients held within these facilities and obtaining records held by this Office.

The William G. Truesdale Adult Detention Center accepts funds for inmates of the detention center.

The Sheriff’s Office has contracted with Smart Communications to provide inmate privileged communications, including legal mail, for approved registered attorneys. These changes streamline privileged communications between counsel and inmates, improve legal mail distribution, maintain privacy, and ensure the safety and well-being of inmates and staff.

Inmates at the William G. Truesdale Adult Detention Center have access to a small law library and a collection of popular novels, self-help books, literary classics and a variety of non-fiction books through the inmate leisure library.

The Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003, commonly known as PREA, is a federal law enacted to protect inmates in jails and prison from sexual abuse and sexual harassment during their incarceration.

Inmate Work Detail is composed of carefully screened inmates who, under the direct supervision of a deputy sheriff, complete public works projects, including litter collection along roadways and debris removal near waterways.

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