Public Safety & Welfare Assistance

Applicant Fingerprinting

Applicant fingerprinting is available to citizens.

Community Policing Data Collection Reports

Concealed Handgun Permit

Find steps to getting a Concealed Handgun Permit in Mathews County.

Crime Solvers

Call Crime Solvers in the event you have any information about a crime that has taken place.

Files of Life

Learn about the Files of Life program and registering life saving information with the Sheriff's Office.

Project Lifesaver

Project Lifesaver is a national, proactive electronic tracking program used to assist in locating people with Alzheimer's disease, dementia and related disorders, as well as children with Down Syndrome or Autism Spectrum Disorder who wander from home or become lost.

School Resource Officers

There is currently one School Resource Officer serving in the Mathews County school system.

Security Checks for Homes & Businesses

If you know that you will be out of town, fill out a form that will allow the Sheriff's Deputies to check on your home or business while you are away.

Smart911 Emergency Alert System

Sign up on our new County-wide Emergency Alert System to stay up-to-date!

Triad Program

The goal of TRIAD is to reduce the fear of crime and victimization among seniors by increasing awareness of scams and frauds targeting senior communities, and educating seniors on local and state resources that are available in their community.