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Sheriff Jim Branch, Jr. Receives accommodation from U.S. Department of Justice

Sheriff Jim Branch was contacted by Steven T. McFarland of the United States Department of Justice.  He requested the opportunity to tour the Culpeper County Jail and interview staff about the Jail not having any reports of sexual victimizations in 2007.  The Jail staff prepared the information as requested by the PREA.  The team packet contained…


Newport News Trains to be Center of Excellence

The Newport News Sheriff’s Office is providing a wide array of training opportunities to all its personnel in an effort to be a center of excellence.  To stay current in the law enforcement career field, on-going training is essential.