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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The Sheriff's Office is hosting the 4th annual Poker Run for Special Olympics on Saturday, August 14th.
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The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office is proud to be the recipient of the Annual Care Bear Ride donation sponsored by the Honda Goldwing Road Riders Association (GWRRA).
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Keep your family safe and healthy this summer season by learning about fireworks safety, water safety and beach safety.
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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.
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On April 14, 2010, six new Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office volunteers successfully completed training requirements to serve at the FCSO. The graduates were honored at a graduation ceremony and presented with their graduation certificates by Sheriff Schatzman.
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Sgt. Stan Barr’s actions directly contributed to a student’s survival from a medical incident. As such, Sgt. Barr has been recognized by the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office and the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Board of Education with a Life Saving Award and named 2009 Officer of the Year.