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Sheriff Joe Baron offers active shooter response training

Both individuals and organizations are welcome to sign up for the training, however each session will be limited to 30 people to ensure there is enough space and resources for each person.

Our next scheduled training date is:
Thursday, June 20, 2024 from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

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Help us stock our Inmate Library

Because we've been forced to end deliveries of books from
outside sources due to contraband getting into the jail, we've created a Wish List of books on Amazon to give the public a way to contribute towards helping us increase our inmates' available reading materials.

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In-person attorney/client visitation is once again allowed at Norfolk City Jail

We are excited to resume attorney visitation inside the Norfolk City Jail beginning February 2024. It has been quite a while since most attorneys have had the pleasure of visiting their clients face-to-face and as such, we would like to provide some pertinent information to enable a smooth interaction when arriving at our facility

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The Norfolk Sheriff's Office wants YOU!

Join the ranks of the people at one of the Best Places to Work
in Hampton Roads. Check out our jobs site for great employment opportunities and learn why you should
come work for NSO!

Go to our "Jobs" site
Camp HOPE Norfolk

This groundbreaking camp, which offers a clinically-proven curriculum designed to help children overcome trauma to lead more hopeful lives, is being offered by the Norfolk Sheriff’s Office in collaboration with the Family Justice Center.

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Learn about our
Consumer Protection Unit
and its main mission called:

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Now Hiring Difference Makers

The Norfolk Sheriff's Office is seeking applicants for the position of Deputy Sheriff. We are looking for men and women with a love of community and service. We offer good pay; medical, dental, vision, retirement and life insurance benefits; tuition assistance, and more. WE ARE ALSO OFFERING A $5,000 SIGNING INCENTIVE. Come find out why NSO has been repeatedly voted one of the best places to work in Hampton Roads.

Purchase a Meal for an Inmate

We're proud to offer this option for friends and family to order their loved ones fresh, hot meals, delivered daily, that they'll truly enjoy. Each inmate is allowed two such meals per day. You can easily choose your selection on the 811 Market Place webpage. You can also order snacks and personal items for your inmate on our Canteen Services page.

Prevent Fraud and Scam Attempts

Fraud Watch is a complete toolbox that consumers can use to track down information that they can use to identify efforts to defraud them, as well as how to help protect themselves and their loved ones from such attempts. Here you'll find links to great resources, videos to help inform you and a way to report fraud attempts to NSO.

Now Hiring Difference Makers

The Norfolk Sheriff's Office is seeking applicants for the position of Deputy Sheriff. We are looking for men and women with a love of community and service. We offer good pay; medical, dental, vision, retirement and life insurance benefits; tuition assistance, and more. WE ARE ALSO OFFERING A $5,000 SIGNING INCENTIVE. Come find out why NSO has been repeatedly voted one of the best places to work in Hampton Roads.

Purchase a Meal for an Inmate

We're proud to offer this option for friends and family to order their loved ones fresh, hot meals, delivered daily, that they'll truly enjoy. Each inmate is allowed two such meals per day. You can easily choose your selection on the 811 Market Place webpage. You can also order snacks and personal items for your inmate on our Canteen Services page.

Prevent Fraud and Scam Attempts

Fraud Watch is a complete toolbox that consumers can use to track down information that they can use to identify efforts to defraud them, as well as how to help protect themselves and their loved ones from such attempts. Here you'll find links to great resources, videos to help inform you and a way to report fraud attempts to NSO.

Fraud Watch Alerts

“You have a person in jail, and they’re probably at their lowest point.
We want to give them hope; to give them options.”

We Are Passionate About Rehabilitation

We strive to provide every resource possible to help our inmates reenter the community with a clear path towards leading a law-abiding and productive lifestyle.

We especially feel our efforts are worthwhile when a previously incarcerated individual is never again placed in our custody.

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Reentry Programs

Inmate Visitation

Inmates in the Community

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Hire an Inmate