Sheriff's Office

Sheriff's Administration Building

Our Vision:

To enhance quality of life and sense of community in Forsyth County by providing effective criminal justice services that are guided by integrity and compassion, and supported by the trust of those we protect.

Our Mission:

To ensure the security of life and property, prevent crime and disorder, and enforce the laws of North Carolina and the United States.

Our Strategy:

To identify and deploy best practice methods, incorporating them into our policies and procedures, while engaging in continuing education in Sheriff's Office responsibilities.

Sheriff's Message:

We are one team with one mission and our performance demonstrates how professional, responsible and accountable we are. I have observed your courage and commitment, and I appreciate your dedication to the service we perform. I am honored to be on the team.

Sheriff's Office News

  1. New Technology to Track Sex Offenders

    New Technology to Track Sex Offenders

    The recent development by Attorney General Roy Cooper and his staff allows anyone with a Smartphone to track sex offenders in North Carolina.

  2. Sheriff's Office Presented with Honorary Flag

    Sheriff's Office Presented with Honorary Flag

    On Thursday, January 12th, Sheriff Schatzman and the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office were presented with a flag that was flown during an “Operation Enduring Freedom” combat mission in Afghanistan.

  3. Captain Beth Pritchard Promoted to Major

    Captain Beth Pritchard Promoted to Major

    Forsyth County Sheriff William T. Schatzman is pleased to announce the promotion of Captain Beth C. Pritchard to Major of the Law Enforcement Bureau of the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office.

  4. DWI Task Force

    DWI Task Force

    The Forsyth County DWI Task Force is a six person multi-agency law enforcement coalition of public safety agencies banding together to fight drunken driving and was created in November, 2010.