Sheriff Scott Jenkins
The Culpeper County Sheriff’s Office, lead by Sheriff Scott H. Jenkins, is an accredited law enforcement agency in Culpeper County, Virginia. The county is located 65 miles southwest of Washington D.C. and is home to more than 46,000 residents.
The agency handles patrols, investigations, crime prevention and court security. The Sheriff’s Office also handles the operation and security of the Culpeper County Jail.
Sheriff Jenkins is currently serving his first term in office.
In January of 2008, Jenkins was selected as the chief deputy of the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office and served at that agency before becoming Culpeper County’s sheriff in 2012.
Professional Background
Jenkins began his law enforcement career as a deputy sheriff in Rappahannock County at the age of 18 and then went to the Culpeper County Sheriff’s Office at age 20. In 1994, after working in the jail and patrol divisions, former Sheriff Robert Peters promoted him to investigator. Jenkins became a firearms instructor and worked major crimes until his promotion to patrol sergeant by former Sheriff Roger Mitchell in 1998.
Following the Columbine school shooting in 1998, and other active shooter incidents, Jenkins volunteered his time working to obtain training and grants to form Culpeper County’s first SWAT team. Later, he conducted the first active shooter training program for the Culpeper County Sheriff’s Office and Culpeper Police Department.
Jenkins also worked in the criminal investigations division and served as a sergeant and a lieutenant of investigations.
Jenkins joined the Culpeper Police Department in 2004, under Chief Dan Boring. He was promoted to patrol sergeant and later supervised criminal investigations. In 2004, Scott helped form the first SWAT team at the Culpeper Police Department.
Jenkins resides in Culpeper County with his family.
Throughout his career, Jenkins has received the following honors:
- Victim’s Advocacy Award, Culpeper Crime Victim’s Assistance Program, 2007
- “Deputy of the Year”, Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1999
In addition, Jenkins participates in the following organizations:
- Salem Volunteer Fire Department (Lifetime Member)
- Virginia Homicide Investigators Association (Charter Member)
- Virginia Sheriff’s Association
- National Rifle Association
| Contact | Phone | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheriff Scott H. Jenkins | (540) 727-7520 | Sjenkins@culpepercounty.gov | |
