Norfolk Sheriff's Office

ALERT! The Weekenders Program is CANCELLED for the weekend of Jan. 31-Feb. 1 due to inclement weather

The Weekenders Program will RESUME the weekend of Feb. 7-8

ALERT! The Weekenders Program is CANCELLED for the weekend of Jan. 31-Feb. 1due to inclement weather

The Weekenders Program will RESUME the weekend of Feb. 7-8

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!

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

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Now Hiring Difference Makers

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 Marketplace webpage. You can also order snacks and personal items for your inmate on our Canteen Services page.

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“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.