Law Enforcement

The County of Culpeper has one agency that serves the County, the Sheriff's Department.

The Culpeper County Sheriff's Office is founded on the principles of integrity, respect, honesty, and caring for others. With a staff of 120 dedicated men and women, we are committed to providing professional law enforcement services through a well-trained staff, technology, crime prevention and a results-oriented, proactive approach to public safety. 

We care about our community, continuously seeking out opportunities to partner with the public and to maintain an open dialogue with those we serve. By doing so, together, we make Culpeper County a great place to live, work and play. I hope you find the information on this site helpful and thank you for allowing us to serve you.

Within the County, the Town of Culpeper has their own police department servicing those within the town.

The Culpeper Police Department is an internationally accredited, full service law enforcement agency. The department is authorized 42 sworn officers and nine civilian employees, including reserve officers.  Each of our employees, both sworn and civilian, is well-trained. Our personnel use up-to-date equipment to better serve our citizens.

The department is dedicated to our community and provides high quality service in a courteous and professional manner.

Our staff is committed to providing a safe community for our residents and visitors. We enjoy the relationships we have forged with our citizens and work in partnership with other agencies so that we can continue to live and thrive in this wonderful community we call home.

Both agencies work together to assist citizens within the Community keeping a safe environment for them to live and work.