Dickenson County Of

Dickenson County Of, doing business as Dickenson County Sheriff's Office, is a child organization of County of Dickenson Virginia operating as a U.S. local government entity. The Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement services to the federal government through federal contract and grant awards. Based in Clintwood, Virginia, this agency serves the public safety needs of Dickenson County while maintaining partnerships with federal entities to enhance operational capabilities and professional standards.

Through its federal contract portfolio, Dickenson County Sheriff's Office has demonstrated specialized expertise in law enforcement services. The organization received a $196.4K firm fixed-price purchase order from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Huntington District, awarded on April 25, 2022, for law enforcement services at the JW Flannagan site in Haysi, Virginia. This contract, which runs through September 30, 2026, was awarded without set-aside designation, indicating open competition. The contract supports federal infrastructure protection and security operations at a Corps of Engineers managed facility in rural Appalachia. The Sheriff's Office served as the prime contractor with no identified major subcontractors, providing comprehensive security and protective services to meet the federal government's law enforcement requirements at this critical facility.

Dickenson County Sheriff's Office has established a robust federal grant portfolio focused on professional development and operational modernization through the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program and Rural Utilities Service. The agency received four grants from the Department of Justice's COPS program totaling $196,206 in its most recent award (October 1, 2025) and prior awards (October 1, 2023 and September 1, 2022), all aimed at achieving accreditation through the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission (VLEPSC). These grants support a comprehensive six-part strategy including digital policy management tools via PowerDMS, implementation of a new records management system, mobile data information systems for field personnel, evidence room structural upgrades, dedicated accreditation manager staffing, and professional accreditation services. Additionally, the Sheriff's Office received two Persistent Poverty Community Facilities grants from the Rural Utilities Service (June 21, 2022 and March 25, 2021). The agency also served as a sub-grantee under the Department of Criminal Justice Services Virginia, receiving equipment funding in January 2021 for laptops, cell phone boosters, and PPE kits to support officer safety and public service delivery across Dickenson County.