In maintaining a healthy public relationship through transparency, the Winchester City Sheriff's Office General Orders are posted below. There are currently 64 General Orders covering an array of assignments, directives, and duties. The Sheriff frequently updates General Orders to assure that Professional Law Enforcement Trends and Standards are current. The General Orders listed below are…
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Body Worn Camera Program
The Winchester City Sheriff's Office provides BWC's to deputies assigned to patrol/civil process duties. To view our policy on BWC's, please click the link below. BWC Policy
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Annual Statistics and Activities
2020 Report Posted January 28, 2021 The Winchester City Sheriff's Office and its employees take pride in their hard work ethic, but also in being community oriented while trying to give back to Winchester's citizens and civic groups. Here are the events and statistics reported from 2020. Days that security was provided at the Winchester/Frederick…
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Winchester City Sheriff’s Office Day Fishing Camp
Fishing Camp Registration The Winchester City Sheriff's Office has not scheduled it's fishing camp for 2021. Please continue to check back for upcoming dates. 2017 Pics.
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Drug Take Back Day
DRUG DISPOSAL BOX LOCATED AT THE JOINT JUDICIAL CENTER! The Winchester City Sheriff's Office has obtained a prescription drug disposal box. The box is easily identifiable by it's red color. It is located between the Cameron Street entrance, (screening station) and the Frederick County Circuit Court Clerk's Office. You can dispose or your prescription drugs Monday…
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The Valor Awards
Top of Virginia Regional Chamber Valor Award Classifications and Criteria CITIZENS AWARD Recognition of citizen(s) for their extraordinary acts of courage in emergency situations or actions which directly result in the saving of a human life. UNIT CITATION Recognition of acts by a unit/division/company demonstrating unusual judgment, ingenuity and/or personal risk and bravery during an…
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TRIAD
History of TRIAD: 1988 – The AARP, the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), and the National Sheriff’s Association (NSA) signed an agreement to work together to reduce victimization and fear of crime affecting older persons. 1995 – TRIAD came to VA under Attorney General Gilmore Winchester/Frederick County TRIAD: Official signing date: March…
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Shop With A Sheriff
This year's Shop with a Sheriff has yet to be scheduled. Please check back for further details.
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Safety Information
Child Restraint Virginia law requires all children through age eight to be restrained in a child safety seat, regardless of the child's weight. Child-safety seats must fit snuggly. To be effective, they must not slid or wiggle in the vehicle seat. All child restraints should be installed in the manner recommended by the seat manufacturer…
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Domestic Violence
Great crowd at the courthouse yesterday evening. The Laurel Center held a candlelight vigil for those victims of domestic violence. Mayor Smith made a proclamation that October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. Glad we could be there along with the Winchester Police to support them. If you have been or feel you are about to…
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