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The Sheriff is the chief law enforcement
officer of the county. Primary responsibilities include,
- Conducting criminal investigations
- Arresting offenders
- Serving criminal and civil warrants
- Providing courthouse and courtroom security
- Providing general law enforcement
protection
The Sheriff has both criminal and civil jurisdiction in both York County
and the City of Poquoson. However, deputies concentrate their law
enforcement activities within York County as the City of Poquoson has a
municipal Police Department. The Sheriff’s Office serves civil process and
provides courtroom security for the City on a routine basis, and provides
other services as called upon or is necessary.
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