Albemarle County Sheriff's Office
| Albemarle County Sheriff's Office | |
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| Abbreviation | ACSO |
| Agency overview | |
| Formed | 1745 |
| Employees | 60 |
| Jurisdictional structure | |
| Operations jurisdiction | Albemarle, Virginia, USA |
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| Map of Albemarle County Sheriff's Office's jurisdiction | |
| Size | 726 square miles (1,880 km2) |
| Population | 98,970 |
| Legal jurisdiction | Albemarle County |
| Governing body | County (United States) |
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| General nature |
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| Operational structure | |
| Headquarters | Charlottesville, Virginia |
| Deputys | 20 |
| Civilians | 40 |
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| Website | |
| Official Website | |
The Albemarle County Sheriff's Office (ACSO) provides law enforcement services for 98,970 people within 726 square miles (1,880 km2) of jurisdiction within Albemarle County, VA.
History[]
The ACSO was created in 1745 when Joseph Thompson was appointed as the first sheriff. At first sheriffs were appointed for a 2-year term. Then in 1895, citizens started electing sheriffs for 4-year terms. Lucian Watts was the first elected sheriff.[1]
Organization[]
The agency is currently headed by Sheriff J. E. "Chip" Harding. The ACSO currently has 20 full-time deputies and 40 sworn volunteers.[2]
Fallen officers[]
Since the establishment of the Albemarle County Sheriff's Office, 2 officers have died in the line of duty.[3]
| Officer | Date of Death | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Sheriff Cameron Mason Thomas | Fall | |
| Deputy Sheriff Thomas Wolfe | Gunfire |
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "Albemarle County Sheriff's Office - History". Archived from the original on 2009-06-27. Retrieved 2009-08-27.
- ^ Albemarle County Sheriff's Office - Sheriff's Office
- ^ Officer Down Memorial page
External links[]
Categories:
- Albemarle County, Virginia
- County sheriffs' offices of Virginia