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Sheriff's Office

Welcome to the web site of the
Salem City Sheriff's Office

City of Salem Courthouse Entrance

2 East Calhoun St.
Salem, VA 24153
For Civil Process Matters Dial: (540) 389-0978
For Emergencies Dial 911

Sheriff Atkins is a long-time resident of Salem with 23 years of service with the Sheriff's Office.

The City of Salem Sheriff's Office first marked vehicle

The City of Salem Sheriff's Office first marked vehicle


Acting Sheriff Eric 'Ric' Atkins

Sheriff Eric "Ric" Atkins

Mission Statement

We will fairly and  diligently work to provide the most effective and safe delivery of services in the areas of court security, service of civil process, and execution of lawful orders of the court, by interacting with court personnel, city officials, and other law enforcement agencies to ensure a safe court services environment for our citizens.

Accredited by Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission

The Salem Sheriff's Office is responsible for courtroom security, transportation of prisoners, and serving civil law processes

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