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Suffolk Sheriff's Office
NEWS FLASH!!!
Do you know a driven Virginia college student, or graduating high school senior pursuing a degree in criminal justice? Then encourage them to apply for the Virginia Sheriffs' Institute (VSI) scholarship! Applications are due April 12th and must be filed online. For more details please contact our office at 757-514-7840 or click on the Scholarship Program link below.
Our number one goal is providing quality service to the citizens of Suffolk.
No Electronic devices of any type (ie. Fitbit Watches, Ipad, Ipod, Cell Phones, Smart Watches or Similar devices) are allowed into the Mills E. Godwin Court Complex and must be returned to your car.
Sheriff
Sheriff Everett "E.C." Harris has over 37 years of law enforcement experience. He has proudly served the citizens of Suffolk for the last 31 years, building strong relationships with law enforcement and municipal entities throughout the region and State.
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 the Suffolk Police Department where he served as a patrolman and detective for over 17 years. After 10 years serving as Chief Investigator with the Suffolk Commonwealth's Attorney Office he was appointed Chief Deputy of the Suffolk Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Harris is very active in our community as a member of the Suffolk and McAlister Masonic Lodges, Suffolk Fraternal Order of Police, Virginia Sheriff's Association, Police Association of Virginia and the Suffolk Wellness Coalition. Sheriff Harris is an officer with the Suffolk Ruritan Club where he is very active 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, Western Tidewater Regional Jail, Suffolk Public Schools Key Communicator and the Virginia State Bar's First District Disciplinary Committee. Sheriff Harris is committed to being engaged in the community, in order to make this city a better place to live.
Sheriff's Office Staff
Chief Deputy Director of Building Security Administrative Officer
Maj. James Darden Captain Calvin Bowe Lt. Robert Cain

Maj. James Darden Captain Calvin Bowe Lt. Robert Cain
Our Community Engagement Events
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City of Suffolk Media Releases
The City of Suffolk website contains media releases for the City, Suffolk Police, and Suffolk Fire & Rescue. 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... -
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... -
Suffolk Transit to Offer a Public Survey
Suffolk Transit will be again offering a public survey related to their Transit Development Plan (TDP) which serves as a “road map” for possible future public transportation improvements in Suffolk. Read on... -
Upcoming Route 460/Pruden Boulevard Construction Work Requiring Temporary Road Closure
To facilitate improved drainage during extreme weather events, the City of Suffolk will install large box culvert drainage structures under the existing roadway in the 2500 block of Pruden Boulevard/Route 460 extending between Lake Meade and Sadler Pond. Read on... -
Suffolk Department of Public Works Prepares for Winter Weather Season
The City of Suffolk would like to remind our citizens that we are committed to providing the traveling public with the safest driving surface possible during adverse weather conditions. Read on... -
What’s Happening in Suffolk This Week
Read on for a listing of events in Suffolk this week... Read on... -
Black Bear Safety Reminders
Spotting black bears in Suffolk is nothing unusual, especially considering our proximity to the Great Dismal Swamp. Residents can minimize negative interactions with bears by following some simple guidelines. Read on...
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