Sheriff Joe Baron, Sheriff for the City of Norfolk The Norfolk Sheriff's Office is your trusted partner in public safety. We provide essential services to our community, including running the Norfolk City Jail, courthouse security, and crime prevention programs. Our team is dedicated to serving with integrity, respect, and compassion and has a commitment to public safety, public service, and public trust. The Norfolk Sheriff's Office meets the highest professional law enforcement standards by consistently winning accreditation from the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission.