Sheriff's Office
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 NewsSubscribe
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With the approach of the Labor Day weekend, Sheriff Schatzman asks all citizens to join him in making this Labor Day holiday a happy and enjoyable one for all. Traditionally during the Labor Day holiday, our highways experience one of the highest traffic flows of the year.
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Parents can teach their children school safety tips which will inform them of the danger signs to watch for and avoid. By taking the time to carefully prepare your child on how to handle situations, you can ensure your child’s safety.
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This fall thousands of students will leave their families and friends to attend college. For many, it will be their first time away from home and also their first experience with total independence. It’s an exciting time and a dangerous one.
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After 14 years of service to Forsyth County, Investigator Ronnie Holland has retired from the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office. Congratulations Investigator Holland!
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After 25 years of service to Forsyth County, Lieutenant Tommy Hicks has retired from the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office. Congratulations Lieutenant Hicks!
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Forsyth County Sheriff William T. Schatzman announced today that on July 31st the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) advised the Sheriff’s Office that it had passed all of its reviews and examinations and was awarded Law Enforcement Accreditation.
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The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office has received notification from Governor Bev Perdue that the agency has been awarded funding for its Burglary/Robbery Initiative.
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On April 9th, Investigator R. L. Horton earned the credentials as a Certified Crime Scene Analyst through the International Association for Identification (IAI). There are only ten Certified Crime Scene Analysts in North Carolina and 177 throughout the world.