Sheriff Sheriff Everett “E.C.” Harris has CITY OF SUFFOLK over 34 years of law enforcement SHERIFF’’S OFFICE experience. He has proudly served

the citizens of Our Mission: Suffolk for the last The Mission of the Suffolk Sheriff’s Office is 30 years, building strong relationships with law JUROR to provide quality services to the citizens of enforcement and municipal entities throughout the City of Suffolk with integrity, the region and State. Sheriff Harris began his compassion, and a commitment to justice. career as a Military Police Officer in the United As dedicated professionals, we will ensure States Army. After his honorable discharge, he the peace and safety of all citizens, will uphold the Constitution of the United States was employed with the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel Police and then the Suffolk Police and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia, will be responsive to the needs Department where he served as a patrolman and of the community, and will treat everyone detective for over 17 years. After 10 years serving with respect and fairness; free from self- as a sheriff’s deputy and Chief Investigator with interest, prejudice, or favoritism. the Suffolk Commonwealth’s Attorney Office he Community relations and engagement will was appointed Chief Deputy of the Suffolk be the cornerstone of our organization, Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Harris is very active in our justice its foundation, and a commitment to excellence is to be the bulwark of our community as a member of the Suffolk Masonic structure. Lodge, Suffolk Fraternal Order of Police, Virginia

Sheriff’s Association, Police Association of Virginia “A TRADITION OF SERVICE” and the Suffolk Wellness Coalition. Sheriff Harris is an officer with the Suffolk Ruritan Club where “E.C.” HARRIS, SHERIFF he is very active in fundraising efforts that SHERIFF support the club’s scholarship fund and veteran’s 150 North Main Street appreciation efforts. He serves on the boards of Suffolk, VA 23434 “E.C.” HARRIS the Suffolk Crime Line, Western Tidewater Phone (757) 514-7840 / Fax (757) 514-7853 SINCE 2017 Regional Jail, Suffolk Public Schools Key Communicator and the Virginia State Bar’s First @Suffolk VA Sheriff District Disciplinary Committee. Sheriff Harris and the members of the Suffolk Sheriff’s Office are @Suffolk VA Sheriff’s Office committed to being engaged in the community, @Suffolk Virginia Sheriff’s Office in order to make this city a better place to live.

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