Albemarle County Sheriff's Office
The Albemarle County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement services for 98,970 people within of jurisdiction within Albemarle County, VA.
History
The ACSO was created in 1745 when Joseph Thompson was appointed as the first sheriff. At firstsheriffs were appointed for a 2-year term. Then in 1895, citizens started electing sheriffs for 4-year terms. Lucian Watts was the first elected sheriff.
Organization
The agency is currently headed by Sheriff J. E. "Chip" Harding. The ACSO currently has 20 full-time deputies and 40 sworn volunteers.Fallen officers
Since the establishment of the Albemarle County Sheriff's Office, 2 officers have died in the line of duty.| Officer | Date of Death | Details |
| Fall | ||
| Gunfire |