Arlington County Sheriff's Office
Arlington County Sheriff's Office | |
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Abbreviation | ACSO |
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Formed | 1869 |
Employees | 265 |
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Operations jurisdiction | Arlington, Virginia, USA |
Map of Arlington County Sheriff's Office's jurisdiction | |
Size | 26 square miles (67 km2) |
Population | 207,627 |
Legal jurisdiction | Arlington County |
Governing body | County |
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Headquarters | Arlington, Virginia |
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The Arlington County Sheriff's Office (ACSO) provides law enforcement services for 207,627 people within 26 square miles (67 km2) of jurisdiction within Arlington County, VA. These services include responsibility for the operation of the local jail, courthouse security and service of civil papers. The Sheriff may also execute criminal warrants.[1] Unlike the Arlington County Police Department, it is not responsible for patrol or investigations.
History[]
The ACSO was created in 1869 when I.C. O'Neil was appointed as the first sheriff.[2] The ACSO is a Nationally Accredited Public Safety Agency.[3]
Organization[]
The ACSO has 270 sworn civilian personnel.
Jail[]
The facility employs a total of approximately 200 staff members, 160 being Deputy Sheriffs.[4]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Code of Virginia § 15.2-1609
- ^ "History of Sheriff's Office". Arlington County Government. Retrieved 4 August 2015.
- ^ "About the Arlington County Sheriff's Office". Arlington County, Virginia. Archived from the original on August 1, 2013. Retrieved December 1, 2018.
- ^ Arlington County Sheriff's Office - Correction Division
External links[]
Categories:
- County law enforcement agencies of Virginia
- Arlington County, Virginia
- County sheriffs' offices of Virginia
- Government agencies established in 1869
- 1869 establishments in Virginia