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 McAlister Masonic Lodge, 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 James Darden
Director of Building Security
Captian Calvin Bowe
Administrative Officer
Lieutenant Robert Cain
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2019 City of Suffolk Fall Program Guide
Just in time for the busy fall and winter season, the City of Suffolk is proud to debut a Program Guide magazine featuring a multitude of family friendly events, programs, and activities. 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... -
2019 Suffolk State of the City Presentation
Suffolk Mayor Linda T. Johnson was the keynote speaker at the Hampton Roads Chamber 2019 Suffolk State of the City event at the Hilton Garden Inn - Suffolk Riverfront on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. 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... -
Stay Informed with Suffolk on the Alert
This notification system provides citizens alerts regarding potential hazards, emergencies, weather events, & other City information such as events, cancellations, and notices. Read on... -
PRUDEN BOULEVARD/ROUTE 460 LANE CLOSURES PART OF SCHEDULED ROADWORK
Beginning 8 a.m., Thurs, Nov 21, 2019, a contractor will have both westbound travel lanes in 5000 block of Pruden Blvd/Rte 460 @ Old Myrtle Rd closed. Traffic will be transitioned to the eastbound lanes, restricting traffic to one lane in each direction. Read on... -
ALL THREE RATING AGENCIES CONFIRM SUFFOLK’S AAA STATUS
Suffolk now joins Virginia Beach as being the only Hampton Roads cities to have achieved AAA status from all three rating agencies, a designation shared by only a handful of other Virginia localities. Read on... -
HRTPO Regional Connectors Study
The HRTPO Regional Connectors Study will reexamine projects previously studied in the Hampton Roads Crossing Study Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement. Read on... -
City Receives Third Triple AAA Rating From Moody's
The City of Suffolk has achieved its third AAA rating from Moody’s Investors Service, now joining Fitch Ratings and Standard & Poor’s Rating Service in bestowing this coveted designation upon the City. Read on...