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2026

Foundation of an Operator: Sheriff's Emergency Response Team Basic School, June 25

Fairfax County Sheriff Presents Academic Scholarship Awards to Local College Students, June 24

FCSO Welcomes 13 New Deputies, June 11

Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office Named ‘Best Dressed Public Safety Department’ at National Conference, May 19

Mental Health Awareness Month: Inside the Rigorous Training of Crisis Intervention Team, May 13

Fairfax County Sheriff's Office Warns Residents of Sophisticated Scam Using Fake Documents, April 17

Deputies Save Life During Eviction, Reinforcing No One Has to Face Crisis Alone, March 27

A Second Chance Served with Opportunity, March 10

Scammers Are at it Again! March 3

Congratulations to the Newest Fairfax County Sheriff's Deputies, Feb. 20

Fairfax County Sheriff's Office Warns Residents of Impersonation Scam Using Voicemails, Feb. 12

Virginia Sheriff's Institute Scholarship Opportunity for Criminal Justice Students, Feb. 10

Our Bike Team Gains an Instructor, Jan. 29

2025

3 Deputies, 1 Milestone: Field Training Complete, Dec. 31

A Legacy of Service, Dec. 11

When the Stakes Are High, the CNT Is Ready to Respond, Dec. 10

Fairfax County Sheriff's Office Unveils New Uniforms, Nov. 17

A Partnership to Support Those Who Have Served, Nov. 7

Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office Warns Residents About Increase in Scam Calls, Sept. 26

Congratulations to the Newest Fairfax County Sheriff’s Deputies, Sept. 19

Fairfax County Children Are Ready for the First Day of School, Aug. 18

Inmate found unresponsive at Fairfax County Adult Detention Center, July 31

Sheriff Emergency Response Team Celebrates 30 Years, July 9

Recognizing Innovation: Fairfax County Sheriff Deputy Receives A. Heath Onthank Award for Merit, July 2

Fairfax County Sheriff's Office Recognized for Outstanding Volunteering, June 25

A Celebration in Education at the ADC, June 13

Fairfax County Sheriff Presents Academic Scholarship Awards to 7 Local College Students, June 10 

In-Custody Death, April 1

College Scholarship for Criminal Justice Majors, March 1

2024

Deputy Sheriff Expresses Her Gratitude by Giving Back to Community, November 26

Arrest of FCSO Sergeant, September 24

In-Custody Death, September 23 

Former Fairfax County deputy sentenced to over six years in prison for conspiring with inmate to traffic drugs in jail and sex trafficking, September 19

Fairfax Sheriff Stacey Kincaid Welcomes Replication of Addiction Treatment and Recovery Programs, September 6

In-Custody Death, August 22

Heroes Live Forever – a podcast sharing the story of Fairfax County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Frederick "Butch" Cameron, August 21

Shop with the Sheriff Brings Joy to Children Residing in Emergency Shelters, August 14.

Policy Statement Concerning Treatment of Undocumented Inmates, July 25

In-Custody Death, July 10

Sheriff Kincaid Awards College Scholarship to Criminal Justice Majors, June 20

Sheriff's Office Investigation Leads to Arrest and Prosecution of Former Deputy for Conspiring with Inmate to Traffic Drugs, June 6

Check Out Our Deputy Sheriff Recruiting Video! April 12

College Scholarship for Criminal Justice Majors, February 27

First Responder Communication Stays at the Forefront of Innovation, February 21

General Counsel Casey Lingan Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel, Assumes Role as Chief Deputy of Administration, February 5

County Sheriff Showcases Successful Addiction Recovery Programs to Members of Congress, February 1

Statement on July 2023 Custody Case, January 23

2023

Finding His Voice and Gaining Self-Esteem – The Road to Addiction Recovery Can Start During Incarceration, November 21

Deputy Earns Certification as Bike Patrol Team Instructor, November 2

Harm Reduction and the Criminal Justice System, September 6

Shop with the Sheriff Influences Young Lives, August 18

Deputy and Nurse Save a Life in Adult Detention Center, August 2

In-Custody Death, August 1

Sheriff Kincaid Awards Scholarships to Criminal Justice Majors, July 12

Educational Achievements in the Adult Detention Center Are Cause for Celebration, June 22

Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office Breaks Stigma with Award-Winning Substance Abuse Recovery Program, June 2

Remembering Sgt. Frederick "Butch" Cameron, May 22

Experiencing Incarceration as an Opportunity to Learn and Grow, February 23

College Scholarship for Criminal Justice Majors, February 9

Major Jabar Shabazz Promoted to Lt. Colonel, Assumes Role as Chief Deputy of Operations, February 1

2022

Sheriff Stacey Kincaid Shares Stage with Bestselling Author Beth Macy, December 16

Jail-Based Addiction Recovery Program Continues at Release through Community Partnerships, October 25

Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office First Virginia Jail to Offer Sublocade, August 17

Sheriff Kincaid Honors Deputy with Distinguished Service Award, August 1

Technology Offers New Opportunities in Adult Detention Center, July 21

In-Custody Death, July 19

Welcome Back PFC Sam Souligne, June 10

In-Custody Death, March 29

In-Custody Death, March 28

Sheriff's Office Establishes 24/7 Behavioral Health Services for Staff, Families, March 4

2021

Increased Self-esteem and Employability for ADC Inmates through IN2WORK, November 8

Sheriff’s Office Peer Support Team Earns Statewide Accreditation, October 26

Sahana Karpoor: Providing Exceptional Jail-Based Service and Achieving U.S. Citizenship, September 29

History of the Sheriff's Office Patch, August 30

Raising the Level of Positivity while Striving to Achieve Recovery, August 5

Leadership Fairfax - Investing in Oneself and Others, July 15

Sheriff Kincaid Awards College Scholarships to Criminal Justice Majors, June 8

It's Official! Sheriff's Office Nursing Director Becomes a U.S. Citizen, May 19

In-Custody Death, April 28

IN2WORK Offers Hope and Job Skills to Inmates on the Kitchen Crew, March 29

School is in Session at the Adult Detention Center, February 26

College Scholarship for Criminal Justice Majors, February 1

Fairfax Deputy Sheriff Dies in the Line-of-Duty from COVID-19, January 14

In-Custody Death, Jan. 11, 2021, January 11

2020

A New Way of Shopping with the Sheriff, November 13

Medication Assisted Treatment Builds Recovery Opportunities for Inmates with Substance Use Disorders, October 8

Incarcerated Women Sew Masks for People in Need, June 4

Addiction Recovery: Taking Responsibility and Making Amends, May 21

Sheriff Kincaid Awards College Scholarships for Criminal Justice Majors, May 14

Sheriff's Office Recognizes Correctional Health Nurses During National Nurses Month, May 8

Inmate Tests Positive for COVID-19, March 30

Deputy Sheriff Arrested, March 17

Deputy Sheriff Recognized for 40 Years of Public Service, Feb. 21

College Scholarship for Criminal Justice Majors, Jan. 22

2019

Incarcerated Women Give Back Through Sewing Program

STAR Program Leads to New Opportunity on Path to Recovery

Sheriff Stacey Kincaid Recognized as Family Hero

Sheriff Kincaid Honors Deputy for a Career of Distinguished Service

Shop with the Sheriff - Influencing Young Lives

Living with Type 1 Diabetes Does Not Limit Choices for Fairfax Deputy Sheriff

Peer to Peer - Learning to Help Others Achieve Recovery

Medical Emergency in the Adult Detention Center, July 8 (Updated July 14)

In Jail Kitchen, Fairfax Inmates Gain Marketable Skills

GMU's "Doc Nix" Helps Celebrate Inmates' GED Graduation

Sheriff Kincaid Awards College Scholarships to Criminal Justice Majors

In-Custody Death

Oracle Continues Support for Sheriff’s Child-Focused Programs

Adult Detention Center - Inmate Resource Fair, March 12

College Scholarship for Criminal Justice Majors

Peer Recovery Specialists Help Inmates Help Themselves

Inmates Earn Food Service Manager Certification in Jail Kitchen

2018

Sheriff's Sewing Class Benefits Inmates and County

An Environment Conducive to Change: Jail-based Addiction Recovery

Fairfax Sheriff's Deputies Make Drug Arrest at Courthouse Complex

Sheriff Kincaid Launches Jail-based Addiction Treatment and Recovery Program

Former Deputy Arrested

Former Deputy Arrested

Sheriff's Office Collaborates on New Drug Treatment Court 

Fairfax Sheriff's Deputies Nab Suspected Courthouse Thief

Fairfax Deputy Sheriff Arrests Wanted Person for Attempted Murder

In-Custody Death

New Courthouse Security Cameras are Paying Dividends

Fairfax Sheriff's Deputies Make Drug Arrest at Judicial Complex

Sheriff’s Office Brings Hope for Addiction Recovery to Adult Detention Center

Shop with the Sheriff, August 14, 2018

Torpedo Factory Art Center to Feature Artwork by Local Inmates, July 12 – August 31

Revised Adult Detention Center Booking Policy

In-Custody Death

Sheriff's Office Celebrates Jail Volunteers

Six Decades of Service - Deputy Sheriff Roy Irvin

In-Custody Death

Inmate Resource Fair Offers “a Little Bit of Everything” to Prepare for Life after Jail

Adult Detention Center - Inmate Resource Fair

Fairfax County Jail’s New Body Scanner Enhances Security

Sheriff's Office Honor Guard Welcomes New Commanders

Storytime with a Deputy at Fairfax County Public Libraries

Sheriff Kincaid Awards College Scholarships

Little Library in Jail Lobby Opens for Kids During Inmate Visiting Hours

Sheriff Terminates Intergovernmental Service Agreement with ICE

In-Custody Death Update

2017

Sheriff's Office and 29 Diner Support Shelter House Families

Virginia Implements Enhanced Victim Notification Service

Distinguished Service Award - Redic Morris