Functions: The Greene County Sheriff’s Office is the primary law enforcement agency servicing roughly 18,500 people within 157 square mile, and is located just north of Charlottesville, Virginia. It is comprised of dedicated individuals sharing the vision of the Sheriff, and who perform as a team to accomplish set goals and objectives. The Field Operations Division oversees patrol, court, school
resource officers and animal control functions. Deputies are tasked with answering calls for service, investigating minor crimes, serving civil process, patrol and traffic/DUI enforcement. In addition, the department is staffed with personnel possessing specialized training in search and rescue, SWAT, and other tactical operations and emergency response. The Investigations Division is tasked with the detailed and extensive follow-ups that are necessary with serious crimes such as homicides, sexual assaults, grand larcenies and narcotics. The Communications Division provides critical communication and emergency dispatch to all first responders. It is setup with 4 consoles and is staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to serve the citizens of the community. The Center uses a Cad System through Motorola software and Eagle Mapping System. The Planning and Programs Division conducts research, plans, develops and implements innovative approaches to complex criminal justice, public safety and emergency preparedness issues. Victim Witness Assistance was created to assure that every possible benefit, service and courtesy be extended to crime victims and witnesses. Programs Currently Being Addressed: We are a community policing agency and are very pro-active, offering various community based programs, such as: TRIAD for seniors, Code Red Community Emergency Notification System, National Night Out, Hunter Education, Concealed Handgun Permit Training and other Fi****ms Safety, Refuse To Be A Victim Seminars, Citizen Criminal Justice Academy, Neighborhood Watch, Fingerprinting for Children, Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program for Kids, College Internships, Volunteers in Police Service, Reserve/Auxiliary Program, Offender-Work and Litter Pickup, Citizen Safety Classes, Faith-Based Initiative and Youth Outreach Support, School Safety and, Instructional Talks/Seminars, Extra Patrol Checks, Safety Seat & Seat Belt Checks, Personal, Home and Travel Safety, and various other crime prevention, education, awareness and preparedness tips. Courts: We have the Circuit, General District and Juvenile/Domestic Relations Courts. Another core function is to provide bailiffs, conduct courtroom security and prisoner transport. Lock-Up: The Sheriff’s Office has a lock-up that can hold prisoners up to 12 hours. Detainees that require longer incarceration are transported to the Central Virginia Regional Jail, located in Orange, Virginia. The lock-up is certified by the Virginia Department of Corrections and undergoes routine compliance reviews.
