Albemarle County Sheriff's Office

The Albemarle County Sheriff's Office (ACSO) provides law enforcement services for 98,970 people within 726 square miles (1,880 km2) of jurisdiction within Albemarle County, VA.

Albemarle County Sheriff's Office
AbbreviationACSO
Agency overview
Formed1745
Employees60
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdictionAlbemarle, Virginia, USA
Map of Albemarle County Sheriff's Office's jurisdiction.
Size726 square miles (1,880 km2)
Population98,970
Legal jurisdictionAlbemarle County
Governing bodyCounty (United States)
Constituting instrument
  • Yes
General nature
Operational structure
HeadquartersCharlottesville, Virginia
Deputys20
Civilians40
Agency executive
Website
Official Website

History

The ACSO was created in 1745 when Joseph Thompson was appointed as the first sheriff. At first sheriffs were appointed for a 2-year term. Then in 1895, citizens started electing sheriffs for 4-year terms. Lucian Watts was the first elected sheriff.[1]

Organization

The agency is currently headed by Sheriff J. E. "Chip" Harding. The ACSO currently has 20 full-time deputies and 40 sworn volunteers.[2]

Fallen officers

Since the establishment of the Albemarle County Sheriff's Office, 2 officers have died in the line of duty.[3]

Officer Date of Death Details
Sheriff Cameron Mason Thomas
Tuesday, February 7, 1922
Fall
Deputy Sheriff Thomas Wolfe
Thursday, May 29, 1952
Gunfire

See also

References

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