These are exciting times for our office. We are embarking on a mission to make the Richmond City Sheriff's Office and Jail among the best managed in the state.

The team of men and women serving with me are highly trained professionals who take immense pride in carrying out their sworn duties. Our commitment to excellence and service extends far beyond our sworn pledges and it carries over into our work in the community and our everyday lives.

We want you, the citizens, to be part of the process. Please let us know how we're doing.

Click here for a tour Inside the Richmond City Jail


A special series from the


 

Given Sheriff Woody's commitment to leading a transparent agency; for the past year, Sheriff C.T. Woody gave the Times-Dispatch unprecedented access to the jail. Click the link above to read their exclusive behind the bars introspective.

Deadbeat Parent Taskforce

 

Frequently Asked Questions provides more information on common questions about the Richmond City Sheriff's Office.

Homeland Security Advisory System

The United States government national threat level is at Code Yellow, or Elevated. 

Read more about the Department of Homeland Security here. 

IS YOUR HOME SAFE?

With home heating costs at an all-time high, more residents than ever are turning to space heaters and other portable devices to keep warm. Be sure you use such devices properly to avoid an unfortunate accident.

Richmond Firefighters will come into your home to inspect and install as many free detectors as are necessary to protect you and your family. Call 804-646-1526 for more information from the Richmond City Fire Department.