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Sheriff Octavia L. Johnson
Serving since January 2006
Sheriff Johnson manages a staff of approximately 250 deputies and civilians and administers a budget of 15 million dollars. Sheriff Octavia Johnson is responsible for the orderly operation and management of the jail; for providing courthouse and courtroom security for local District and Circuit Courts; and for the service of all civil process and mental hygiene warrants in the City of Roanoke.
Sheriff Johnson is a native of Elk Creek, Virginia. A graduate of Wytheville Community College she has an Associates of Applied Science degree in Police Science and certificates in Law Enforcement and Corrections. Sheriff Johnson relocated to Roanoke and has called the valley home since 1976. She was appointed Deputy Sheriff in 1979. While serving with the department, Octavia completed certification training in Basic Jailor and Courtroom Security and Basic Law Enforcement. In 2004 Octavia retired with 25 years of dedicated service spanning the jail, court services and civil process. November 8, 2005, Octavia Johnson was elected sheriff of Roanoke, Virginia.
Professional Organizations:
Member, Virginia Sheriffs' Association
Member, Virginia Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #1
National Affiliations:
Member, National Advisory Committee on Violence Against Women
Community Affiliations:
Board member, Virginia Dare
Board member, Northwest Neighborhood Environmental Organization Inc.
Board member, McMillian Ministries’ M.A.P.S. Women’s Conference.
Member, Joy Bell Council
Member, NAACP
Member, Roanoke City Republican Committee
Member, Roanoke Republican Women
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