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Administrative Division

The Administrative Division plays a pivotal role in enabling the Sheriff’s Office to fulfill its objectives and uphold its missions. Collaborating closely with other divisions and County entities, its dedicated staff ensures the delivery of top-tier services to the community. Under the leadership of Major Gretchen Foster, the division comprises eleven key sections:

Alcohol Safety Action Program (ASAP)
Assistant Director of Administration
Budget and Financial Analysis
Community Engagement
Human Resources
Inmate Accounts
Public Information
Recruitment
Safety
Training

Together, these sections synergize efforts to maintain the utmost quality of service for both the Sheriff’s personnel and the Arlington County community.

Community Engagement

One of the Sheriff's Key Initiatives is community engagement. Building a trusting relationship between our office and this community is a top priority. We want you to get to know us, recognize us, so you can feel safe. When ACSO deputies and staff interact with the community, we become approachable figures for those who live, work and play in Arlington.

Fingerprinting

If an agency or business requests a copy of your fingerprints, the Sheriff's Office can help with the request for a fee.

Training

Training in a sheriff's office encompasses several critical phases designed to prepare deputies for their duties and ensure they maintain high standards of performance and knowledge throughout their careers.

Pre-Academy Time, Academy Time and Post-Academy Training. All deputies and staff of the Arlington County Sheriff’s Office participate in continuous professional development.

Careers with the Sheriff's Office

Career Page showcasing the Deputy Sheriff Job.

ACSO Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

Allows individuals to request access to ACSO records or information subject to certain exemptions and regulations.

ASAP (Alcohol Safety Action Program)

To ensure the safety of the public, those incarcerated, and staff, these are the changes to operations at the Sheriff's Office.

Budget & Finances

Provides information about the financial management and allocation of resources within the department. This section aims to provide the public with transparency regarding how the sheriff's office manages its financial resources to support its operations and public safety mission.

For more information please contact:

Sheriff Major Foster

gfoster@arlingtonva.us

703-228-4461