Arlington County Sheriff's Office

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Arlington County Sheriff's Office
AbbreviationACSO
Agency overview
Formed1869
Employees265
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdictionArlington, Virginia, USA
Map of Virginia highlighting Arlington County.svg
Map of Arlington County Sheriff's Office's jurisdiction
Size26 square miles (67 km2)
Population207,627
Legal jurisdictionArlington County
Governing bodyCounty
Constituting instrument
  • Yes
General nature
  • Local civilian police
Operational structure
HeadquartersArlington, Virginia
Agency executive
Website
Official website

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[]

  1. ^ Code of Virginia § 15.2-1609
  2. ^ "History of Sheriff's Office". Arlington County Government. Retrieved 4 August 2015.
  3. ^ "About the Arlington County Sheriff's Office". Arlington County, Virginia. Archived from the original on August 1, 2013. Retrieved December 1, 2018.
  4. ^ Arlington County Sheriff's Office - Correction Division

External links[]

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