Sheriff Ron Gillispie promotes community relations working with area businesses and educators.

Kinder Kop

            The Lynchburg Sheriff’s Office has initiated a program referred to as “Kinder Kop” whereas a deputy from our department visits elementary schools in our area and spends time with the kindergarten class children reading, having lunch and other activities that will promote positive influence and relationships between the children of our community and the law enforcement agencies.  We also have groups of children visit the office for a closer look at the activites and duties of the Lynchburg Sheriff's Office.

Sheriff Gillispie attended the graduation of Mrs. Morris' Pre-K class at Sandusky Elementary School.  Each graduate was presented a certificate and sworn in as "Junior Deputies" with the Lynchburg Sheriff's Office.

Child Safety Seat Inspection/Installation

            Child safety seat law

(Code of Virginia Article 13- Section 46.2)

As of July 1, 2007, any child up to age 8 will be required to be properly secured in a child restraint device in all seating positions.

Learn more… http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/

The Lynchburg City Sheriff’s Office provides free inspections for anyone who desires to ensure that they are using the proper safety seat for their child and that it is installed properly.

We will also provide a free safety seat to anyone unable to provide a proper seat for their child. (As supplies/funds are available)

            Please contact Cpl. Margaret Younger at 847-1301 for more information.

Day in the Park

The Sheriff’s Office sets up at “Day in the Park”, annually.  We fingerprint children and hand out coloring books and other fun and informative items to educate them in issues of safety.

Career Fairs

Deputies participate with area school career fairs to promote and educate interested students in the duties and aspects of becoming a Lynchburg City Sheriff Deputy or other areas of law enforcement.

Good Morning Lynchburg

Citizens signed up for this program call in each day by a set time or are called by the Sheriff’s Office in order to check their personal welfare.  If no response is received, deputies will be dispatched to the residence to check on the individual.