Hampton Sheriff's Office

08/25/2026

Sheriff Bowden and the Hampton Sheriff's Office deputies went to Andrews PK-8 to give the students a proper send off into the new school year. The Hampton Sheriff's Office provided smiles and words of encouragement as the kids walked into school.

08/24/2026

🎉 Welcome back, students! To help make sure our students have the tools they need to learn, grow, and succeed, the Hampton Sheriff's Office collected over 500 items during its 10th Annual School Supply Drive. A special thank you to the Tidewater Corvette Club-Hampton for contributing to our drive. This is what community is all about!

📚✏️ Here’s to a fantastic first day and an amazing year ahead! 💙

08/14/2026

The Hampton Sheriff's Office partnered with the Hampton Family YMCA's Bright Beginnings program. Bright Beginnings is a program that presents children with the confidence and readiness for the school year. There were 40 students to participate and 50 volunteers. Each student was given a limit of $200 to spend of clothes, shoes, and other apparel. Deputies and staff were paired with a child and assisted them with shopping for the upcoming school year.

08/12/2026

The Hampton Sheriff’s Office wants the public to be aware of a phone scam whereby the caller impersonates an employee of the Hampton Sheriff’s Office and requests payment for missed jury duty or a missed court appearance. Please know that the Hampton Sheriff’s Office will NEVER call requesting funds over the phone for ANY reason.

Please share this information with your family and friends and call our office at 757-926-2540 or 757-728-2010 if you have any questions.

The Hampton Sheriff’s Office wants the public to be aware of a phone scam whereby the caller impersonates an employee of the Hampton Sheriff’s Office and requests payment for missed jury duty or a missed court appearance. The caller instructs its target to deposit their money into a CoinStar machine and to meet him/her at another location with a confirmation receipt. Please know that the Hampton Sheriff’s Office will NEVER call requesting funds over the phone for ANY reason.

Please share this information with your family and friends and call our office at 757-926-2540 or 757-728-2010 if you have any questions.

08/07/2026

Sheriff Bowden and the Hampton Sheriff's Office participated in National Neighborhood Night Out at the Hampton Convention Center. The Hampton Sheriff's Office gave out Child Id kits, Junior Deputy hats, water bottles, puzzle books, and informative reading materials.

07/27/2026

Sheriff Bowden and the Hampton Sheriff's Office hosted a Fast Track Hiring Event on Saturday. Applicants were able to go through the hiring process which included interviews, assessments, and background checks. We look forward to having them apart of our team!

07/17/2026

In honor of the FIFA World Cup championship on Sunday, the Hampton Sheriff's office participated in Hampton's FIFA World Cup spirit day. The Hampton Sheriff's Office staff wore the colors and spirit wear of their favorite teams.

07/15/2026

Sheriff Bowden and the Hampton Sheriff's Office attended Claus Cares' Hand Across Hampton Roads Community Day. The event was held at Vanguard Brewpub & Distillery from 2 pm to 6 pm. The Hampton Sheriff's Office gave out water bottles, Junior Deputy hats, child identification kits, pens, puzzle books, and pouches. We enjoyed engaging with our community.

07/09/2026

The Hampton Sheriff's Office is holding a Fast Track Hiring Event on Saturday, July 25, 2026! Registration will begin at 8:00 am and the event will conclude at 3:00 pm. Early application submission are encouraged.

If you can't make it to the Fast Track Hiring Event, you can apply online at https://www.hampton.gov/3239/Career-Opportunities

07/02/2026

In observance of July 4th, the Hampton Sheriff's Administrative Offices and Courts Services Division will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026.