What Bedford County Sheriff's Office does

The Bedford County Sheriff's Office is a county-level law enforcement agency headquartered at 1345 Falling Creek Road in Bedford, Virginia, serving the geographic center of Virginia's fifth-largest county by land area. Founded on June 12, 1754, it is one of the oldest sheriff's offices in Virginia, currently led by Sheriff Mike Miller (elected, second term since November 2023) with Major Jon Wilks as Chief Deputy. The agency operates four divisions — Operations (the largest, comprising roughly half of staff), Special Investigations, Administration, and Services — and is staffed by 112 personnel across patrol, criminal investigations, K-9, animal control, school resource officers, civil process, and courthouse security functions. It shares a co-located facility with the Bedford Communications Center, a state-of-the-art E-911 dispatch center that also serves the Town of Bedford Police and Fire & Rescue.

The agency's core product is jurisdictionally mandated public safety — patrol, emergency response, investigations, and community programs — augmented by specialized capabilities including the Southern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children (SOVA-ICAC) Task Force (one of the original 10 agencies selected in 1998), an electronic detection K9 (Wyoming) for digital storage media recovery, and a VICE/Narcotics unit working in conjunction with the DEA, ATF, and Virginia State Police. Citizen-facing services span fingerprinting ($10 for non-residents), FOIA report processing ($3.50–$7.00), security assessments using CPTED methodology, Project Lifesaver tracking, prescription drug take-back, and a 12-week Citizen's Police Academy. Technology integrations are limited to standard public-sector platforms: Everbridge for mass notification, Lexis Nexis Community Crime Map, P3TIPS anonymous tips, and OfficerTRAK for off-duty deputy scheduling.

Revenue mechanics are dominated by government appropriation (county budget allocations), with marginal fee-based streams (FOIA, fingerprinting, off-duty deputy hires through OfficerTRAK). Pricing for adjacent cost inputs is publicly disclosed — Field Deputies earn $50,250–$55,750 and part-time Bailiffs $23.15/hour. The agency holds VLEPSC accreditation (sixth consecutive reaccreditation in 2026), placing it among the ~115 of 400 Virginia agencies certified to 190+ professional standards. No public revenue figures are disclosed.

Name

Bedford County Sheriff's Office

Legal name

Bedford County Sheriff's Office

Website

https://sheriff.bedfordcountyva.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1754

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Bedford County Sheriff's Office is a Virginia county law enforcement agency founded in 1754, providing patrol, criminal investigations, ICAC task force operations, and community safety programs to Bedford County residents through 112 personnel across four divisions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Law Enforcement Services

NAICS

Police Protection (922120)

akta.pro primary industry

Police Services (Patrol, Response & Community Policing) (BPAIAGAA)

Keywords

• Law enforcement services
• Public safety programs
• Criminal investigations
• Emergency dispatch services
• Community policing

Headquarters

HQ city

Bedford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. FOIA Report Fees: Fees charged for police reports under Freedom of Information Act requests. CAD Sheet Reports $3.50, Full Report $7.00.
2. Fingerprinting Services: $10.00 charge per fingerprint card for non-residents of Bedford County.
3. Off-Duty Deputy Services: Bedford County residents, businesses, and organizations can hire off-duty deputies for events and security through Off Duty Management's OfficerTRAK platform.
4. Government Funding: Public agency funded through county government budget allocations for law enforcement services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Bedford County Sheriff's Office provides county-level law enforcement services to Bedford County, Virginia, including patrol, criminal investigations, emergency dispatch, civil process, courthouse security, school resource officers, and animal control. The agency also operates specialized units (ICAC/Special Investigations and VICE/Narcotics) and a broad suite of community programs (Project Lifesaver, Neighborhood Watch, RSVP, Citizen's Police Academy, Prescription Drug Take Back). It is funded through county government allocations and supplemented by transactional fees for FOIA report copies, fingerprinting, and off-duty deputy hires.

Product overview

Bedford County Sheriff's Office provides comprehensive law enforcement services to Bedford County, Virginia. The agency offers a broad portfolio of citizen-facing services including patrol and emergency response, criminal investigations, animal control, and specialized programs like Project Lifesaver for at-risk individuals. Additional services include fingerprinting, security assessments, crime prevention training, prescription drug disposal, and off-duty deputy hiring. The office operates multiple divisions including Special Investigations (ICAC task force), Operations, Administration, and Services, with a staff of 112 employees. Community engagement programs include Citizen's Police Academy, Neighborhood Watch, and RSVP volunteer program. The agency received its sixth consecutive VLEPSC reaccreditation in 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Law Enforcement Services (Patrol, Investigations, Emergency Response) Core law enforcement services including patrol, investigations, emergency response, and community policing across Bedford County, Virginia. Available 24/7 to all county residents and visitors.
• FOIA Request Processing Freedom of Information Act request processing for police reports and public records, subject to approval and applicable fees (CAD Sheet Reports $3.50; Full Report $7.00). Requests accepted by mail, fax, email, in person, or phone.
• Fingerprinting Services Livescan fingerprinting services available Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Walk-ins only, no appointments; $10 charge per fingerprint card for non-residents of Bedford County.
• Animal Control Animal control services responding to animal abuse, neglect, animals at-large, animal bites, and hoarding cases. Unit comprises four employees with special training.
• Project Lifesaver Search and rescue program for individuals with cognitive conditions prone to wandering. Provides wristband tracking devices for timely location and safe return.
• Security Assessments (CPTED) Security assessments for businesses, churches, and facilities, including Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) evaluations of places, opportunities, and motives for crime.
• Crime Prevention / Threat Training Active threat training presentations for offices, churches, and groups covering prevention strategies and response protocols.
• Off-Duty Deputy Hiring Service allowing Bedford County residents, businesses, and organizations to hire off-duty deputies for events and security through the OfficerTRAK platform, with full liability coverage and 24/7 support.
• Prescription Drug Take Back Medication disposal program including annual collection events and a permanent drug collection container available 24/7 at the Sheriff's Office, in partnership with CVS Pharmacy and The Partnership for Drug-Free Kids.
• New Business Registration Registration service for new businesses providing contact information to the Sheriff's Office and E-911 Center for emergency response purposes.
• Citizen's Police Academy 12-week educational course introducing citizens to law enforcement operations, including dispatch, ICAC, patrol, K-9, and tactical responses. Graduates may volunteer for traffic control and data collection.
• Neighborhood Watch Crime prevention program affiliated with the National Neighborhood Watch Association, designed to reduce crime and build community cohesion through citizen-led local watch groups.
• Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Volunteer program for retired seniors supporting non-law enforcement tasks including errands, funeral escorts, Project Lifesaver calls, and school checks. Recorded 3,363 volunteer hours in 2023.
• Special Investigations (ICAC) Internet Crimes Against Children task force investigating online child sexual exploitation across Virginia and West Virginia. Includes the Electronic Detection K9 (Wyoming) trained to find digital storage media during search warrants.
• Crime Tip Submission (P3TIPS / Crime Stoppers) Online form and P3TIPS mobile app for submitting crime tips to the Sheriff's Office, with anonymous submission supported and cash rewards up to $1,000.
• Livestock List Registry of livestock owners for emergency response when animals wander or go missing, shared with Animal Control.
• Services Division (Civil Process, Courthouse Security, SROs, Evidence) Division handling Civil Process, Courthouse Security, School Resource Officers (SROs), and Evidence management for the Sheriff's Office.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sixth consecutive VLEPSC reaccreditation in 2026
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• The Aware FoundationminorOthersPartner organization of the Bedford County Sheriff's Office, focused on community awareness and support initiatives.
• Safe Surfin' FoundationcoreOthersPartner organization specializing in internet safety education, aligned with the Sheriff's Office ICAC/Special Investigations division efforts to protect children online.
• National Center for Missing and Exploited ChildrencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBCSO serves as a clearinghouse receiving all cyber tips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children through the Southern Virginia ICAC Task Force.
• Southern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (SOVA-ICAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBedford County Sheriff's Office was one of the first 10 agencies selected in 1998 to become an ICAC task force, covering all of Virginia and West Virginia. The department focuses on identifying online child sexual exploitation cases.
• Off Duty Management (OfficerTRAK)coreTechnology or IntegrationProvides OfficerTRAK web-based software platform for managing off-duty deputy hiring, including job status, officer attendance, scheduling, invoicing, and full liability coverage.
• CVS PharmacyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with CVS Pharmacy and The Partnership for Drug-Free Kids in Drug Disposal for Safer Communities Program. CVS provides drug collection container at no charge.
• The Partnership for Drug-Free KidsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with CVS Pharmacy and The Partnership for Drug-Free Kids in Drug Disposal for Safer Communities Program.
• Virginia State PolicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVICE/Narcotics unit works in connection with Virginia State Police and federal agencies including DEA and ATF.
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVICE/Narcotics unit works in connection with federal agencies including the DEA.
• Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVICE/Narcotics unit works in connection with federal agencies including ATF.
• Bedford Communications CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-of-the-art E-911 dispatch center shared facility, providing emergency communication services for Sheriff's Office, Fire & Rescue department, and Town of Bedford Police Department.
• National Neighborhood Watch AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBedford County is a member of the National Neighborhood Watch Association, supporting local community crime prevention efforts.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Amherst County Sheriff's Office: Adjacent Virginia county sheriff's office providing the same set of core law enforcement services to a similarly sized rural population. Direct comparable in mandate and operational model.
• Town of Bedford Police Department: Municipal police department co-located with the Bedford County SO at the shared E-911 dispatch center. Provides overlapping patrol and response services within the Town of Bedford, representing the most immediate intra-county operational peer.
• Campbell County Sheriff's Office: Neighboring Virginia county sheriff's office offering comparable patrol, investigations, court security, and community policing services to a rural county population of similar size to Bedford.
• Botetourt County Sheriff's Office: Adjacent Virginia county sheriff's office with overlapping rural service territory and similar responsibilities including patrol, criminal investigations, and community programs. Comparable in scale and organizational structure.
• Franklin County Sheriff's Office (Virginia): Neighboring Virginia county sheriff's office delivering the same core menu of patrol, investigations, SROs, animal control, and courthouse security to a similarly rural population. Most directly comparable peer in terms of jurisdictional scope, scale, and statutory responsibilities.
• Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office: Large rural Virginia county sheriff's office serving a population and geography analogous to Bedford County, with similar divisions for patrol, investigations, court services, and community programs.

Regional players

• Salem Police Department: Nearby Virginia municipal police department that shares regional task force and dispatch partnerships with surrounding county sheriff's offices. Comparable in core policing functions.
• Lynchburg Police Department: Nearby Virginia municipal police department serving an adjacent independent city. Comparable in patrol, investigations, and community policing functions but operates in a denser urban environment.
• Roanoke County Police Department: Regional Virginia law enforcement agency serving a neighboring jurisdiction with overlapping patrol and investigations capabilities. Comparable in functions but serves a denser, more urbanized population.

Broad incumbents

• Virginia State Police: State-level law enforcement agency that partners with Bedford County SO on VICE/Narcotics and ICAC operations. Operates as a broader incumbent across the state, providing specialized capabilities that county-level agencies leverage.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Profiles10 records

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