Suffolk Sheriff's Office
Sheriff Harris began his career as a Military Police Officer in the United States Army. After his honorable discharge, he was employed with the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel Police, and then he joined the Suffolk Police Department where he served as a patrolman and detective for over 17 years. After 10 years serving as a sheriff’s deputy and Chief Investigator with the Suffolk Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office, he was appointed Chief Deputy of the Suffolk Sheriff’s Office. On January 1, 2017, Sheriff Harris was sworn in as the Sheriff of the City of Suffolk.
Sheriff Harris is vigorously involved in our community as a member of the Suffolk and McAlister Masonic Lodges, the Suffolk Fraternal Order of Police, the Virginia Sheriff’s Association, and the Police Association of Virginia. Sheriff Harris is an officer with the Suffolk Ruritan Club where is involved in fundraising efforts that support the club’s scholarship fund and veteran’s appreciation efforts.
He serves on the boards of the Suffolk Crime Line, the Western Tidewater Regional Jail, and the Virginia State Bar’s First District Disciplinary Committee. Sheriff Harris and the members of the Suffolk Sheriff’s Office are committed to being engaged in the community, to encourage new unions and enhance the current relationships within our great city.Sheriff's Office Staff
Major David Miles
Director of Operations
Captain Robert Cain
Director of Building Security
Lieutenant Nathaniel Goodwin
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Shop with a Cop
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Greeting cards at Elephants Fork Elementary
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Fall Crime Prevention Conference
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St. Paul Church
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Canaan Baptist Church toy delivery
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Back To School Drive supply drop-off at Nansemond Parkway Elementary
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Starbucks Sheriff Harris and Deputy King
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Church Security by Deputy Weaver
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Union Mission Baptist Church
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Peanut Fest Parade
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Toy Drive toy delivery to Kilby Shores Elementary
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John King with his "Pet of the Week!"
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Back To School Drive supply drop-off at Elephants Fork Elementary
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Toy Drive toy delivery to Elephants Fork Elementary
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Womens Self Defense
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Virginia Sheriffs Institute Conference
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Walmart Bike Donation
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Thank you from EFES Toy Donation
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Retirement party for Major James Darden and Captain Calvin Bowe
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City of Suffolk Program Guide: January 2021 - April 2021
The City of Suffolk Program Guide magazine features a multitude of family friendly events, programs, and activities and can be accessed at this link: www.suffolkva.us/programguide. Read on... -
Know Your Zone - Zone Evacuation Information
Evacuation zones designated A thorough D are in place across coastal Virginia. In the event of a storm or other emergency, residents of one or more zones may be directed to evacuate depending on tides, storm intensity, path, and other factors. Read on... -
City of Suffolk Media Releases
The City of Suffolk website contains media releases for the City, Suffolk Police, and Suffolk Fire & Rescue. Read on... -
Register for the City of Suffolk E-Newsletter
The City of Suffolk E-Newsletter is produced monthly and provides information on news and events from the Suffolk municipal government. Read on... -
Western Tidewater Health District Expands COVID-19 Vaccination to “Phase 2” Recipients
The Western Tidewater Health District (WTHD) is expanding COVID-19 vaccinations to Phase 2 on Monday April 12. Persons 16 or older who work or reside in this district will be eligible to receive the vaccine. Read on... -
Governor Northam Unveils Statewide COVID-19 Vaccine Pre-Registration System
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VA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY BURN LAW TO GO INTO EFFECT
The Suffolk Fire Marshal’s Office would like to remind citizens the Virginia Department of Forestry 4:00 p.m. Burn Law will go into effect February 15th and lasts through April 30th. Read on... -
Public Utilities Announces Deadline Extension to Second HRUBS Utility Bill Pandemic Relief Program
The Suffolk Department of Public Utilities announces a deadline extension to the second HRUBS Utility Bill Pandemic Relief Program that originally became effective on Monday, December 21, 2020. Read on... -
Lake Cohoon Road Bridge Crossing Project Scheduled
The Department of Public Works advises that a major transportation project on Lake Cohoon Road/State Route 639 will be beginning in late January. Read on... -
SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to City of Suffolk Businesses and Residents Affected Isaias
Virginia businesses and residents affected by Tropical Storm Isaias and resulting tornadoes on August 3 through August 5, 2020 can apply for low-interest disaster loans from the United States Small Business Administration (SBA). Read on...