Patrick County Sheriff’s Office Ranks Among Busiest in Virginia, Report Finds
The Patrick County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) remains one of the busiest law enforcement agencies in Virginia serving populations under 20,000, according to the 2023 Crime in Virginia Report. Released during the summer of 2024 by the Virginia State Police Data and Reporting Team (DART), the report confirms Patrick County’s continued position alongside Scott and Buchanan counties as the busiest jurisdictions in their category. Despite the heavy workload, Sheriff Dan Smith pointed to a relatively low crime rate in Patrick County....
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