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Mission Statement
The men and women of the Goochland Sheriff's Office will strive at all
times to provide peace and security to all residents and visitors to
Goochland County. We will fairly and impartially enforce all laws of the
United States, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the ordinances of Goochland
County over which we have jurisdiction. We will assist and aid other law
enforcement agencies in areas of mutual interest, and we will assist other
emergency service agencies to protect the lives and property of our citizens
and visitors. At all times, while dealing with our law-abiding citizens, we
will remain helpful and courteous. Whether by telephone or in person, we will
attempt to assist people by taking appropriate action, or by giving referrals
to the proper authorities or agencies. We will treat all people with respect
without regard to race, sex, creed, or religion.

     The Sheriff's Office is a multi-faceted law enforcement agency which provides many public safety services for the citizens of Goochland County. Sheriff's communications officers supervise the county's enhanced 911 system and dispatch deputies, other police agencies, and fire/rescue units 24 hours a day.

     The Sheriff's Office employs thirty-two full time deputies and investigators, four part time deputies working in court services, two security officers, and nine dispatchers. In 2006, dispatchers fielded 18,966 calls for service. Deputies responded to more than 16,840 of these calls.

     The Sheriff is also responsible for the security of three court rooms, the movement of prisoners, and enforcement of court orders. In addition, deputies enforce all criminal and traffic laws and investigate more than 95% of the criminal complaints in the county.

     The Sheriff's Office sponsors or participates in numerous crime prevention activities including D.A.R.E., Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers, the Metro Richmond Crime Analysis Network, Neighborhood Watch, Goochland County Site Watch, and Operation Kid Care.
     The Sheriff's Office conducts a citizen's academy semi-annually which provides the citizens of Goochland County an insight as to what we do on a day-to-day basis. In addition, the office delivers for Meals on Wheels and the Goochland Christmas Mother.

Demographics

Goochland County is located between Richmond and Charlottesville. It lies to the north of the James River and south
of Interstate 64. Goochland County borders seven counties: Henrico, Hanover, Louisa, Fluvanna, Cumberland, Powhatan,
and Chesterfield. The Goochland County Sheriff's Office is located off of River Road West (Route 6) approximately
20 miles west of Henrico County.

Miscellaneous Facts

There is no local jail in Goochland County. Local inmates are housed at the Henrico County Jail.
The are two state correctional institutions in the county, James River Correctional Center and the
Virginia Correctional Center for Women.