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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Toy Drive toy delivery to Elephants Fork Elementary
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Church Security by Deputy Weaver
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Walmart Bike Donation
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Back To School Drive supply drop-off at Elephants Fork Elementary
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Shop with a Cop
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John King with his "Pet of the Week!"
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Thank you from EFES Toy Donation
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Toy Drive toy delivery to Kilby Shores Elementary
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Peanut Fest Parade
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Union Mission Baptist Church
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Greeting cards at Elephants Fork Elementary
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St. Paul Church
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Starbucks Sheriff Harris and Deputy King
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Back To School Drive supply drop-off at Nansemond Parkway Elementary
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Fall Crime Prevention Conference
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Virginia Sheriffs Institute Conference
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Retirement party for Major James Darden and Captain Calvin Bowe
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Womens Self Defense
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Canaan Baptist Church toy delivery
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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... -
City Offices’ Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Closing Schedule
In observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday, Suffolk City offices will be closed Monday, January 18, 2021. Normal operations will resume Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. The City observes all state-designated holidays. Read on... -
SUFFOLK DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES ANNOUNCES SECOND HRUBS UTILITY BILL PANDEMIC RELIEF PROGRAM
The Suffolk Department of Public Utilities announces a second HRUBS Utility Bill Pandemic Relief Program that will become effective on Monday, December 21, 2020. Read on... -
Suffolk Department of Public Utilities Announces Modified Billing Schedule for December and January
Suffolk Department of Public Utilities would like to advise customers that they can expect to receive December and January utility bills on a modified schedule. 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... -
Access to Computers, Printing, and Other Technology Available at Suffolk Libraries & Rec Centers
In order to provide expanded technology access to the community, Suffolk Public Library and Suffolk Parks & Recreation will offer access to computers, printing, & other technology in designated Libraries and Recreation Centers beginning Mon, Dec 14, 2020. 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...