Karl S. Leonard

Karl Leonard serves as the Sheriff for Chesterfield County, overseeing a team of 300 personnel dedicated to delivering exceptional service to over 320,000 residents. With a diverse background, Karl previously held the position of Captain in the U.S. Coast Guard from September 1985 to October 2015, and served as Major at the Chesterfield Police Department from 1981 to 2012, where responsibilities included managing a substantial annual budget and ensuring effective resource allocation. Karl's educational credentials include a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice from Virginia Commonwealth University, a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from the University at Buffalo, and completion of the FBI National Academy. An alumnus of the National Sheriffs’ Institute, Karl is recognized for a commitment to unbiased service and strong fiscal management.

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Norfolk, United States

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Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office

Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office is a Premier Law Enforcement Agency. Duty to Serve, Passion to do it with Dignity and Respect is our motto. Our vision is to fully support and foster Chesterfield County’s efforts to be an extraordinary and innovative community in which to live and work, and play. Our mission is to enhance public safety by providing a safe court environment, service of legal documents and comprehensive care of offender’s through professional and unbiased performance.


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