Our Mission Statement
The Warren County Sheriff's Office is comprised of a professional group of men and women who have dedicated their lives to Law Enforcement and the protection of life, property, and the preservation of peace for the citizens of Warren County, Virginia.
We will partner with the community striving to maintain the quality of life all of our citizens deserve; ensuring the Constitution of the United States and the Laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia are upheld without prejudice or favoritism.
INTEGRITY
We will earn the trust of our citizens by personally and professionally being accountable to the highest ethical and moral standards.
PROFESSIONALISM
We will provide quality service through motivated, dedicated and well-trained personnel. Our actions, attitudes, and appearance will demonstrate self-discipline, attention to duty, and service to our community.
COMPASSION
We will treat everyone with dignity, respect, and understanding. We will be responsive to the community and each other by being caring, sensitive, and conscientious.
About Warren County
The Warren County Sheriff's Office is located at the Warren County Public Safety Building at 200 Skyline Vista Drive in Front Royal, Virginia.
Warren County was officially founded in 1836. It was formed from parts of Frederick and Shenandoah Counties. The Town of Front Royal has been the county seat from the beginning. In 1840, Warren County had a population of 5,627. Now, Warren County is approximately 216 square miles and has a population of around 37,575.
Warren County was of strategic importance during the Civil War because of its agricultural productivity, transportation links with Winchester to the north, and its links with eastern Virginia by way of the roads through Chester and Manassas Gaps and the vital Manassas Gap Railroad.
The Battle of Front Royal, on May 23, 1862, was one of the Battles in General Stonewall Jackson's famous Valley Campaign. In that battle, Confederate forces defeated 1,000 Union soldiers to capture a military supply depot, the Manassas Gap Railroad, and the strategic bridges over the two forks of the Shenandoah River at Riverton.
Warren County has long attracted tourists and residents that come to the area because of its climate, accessibility to major cities, and scenic beauty. Major tourist attractions include the Shenandoah River, Shenandoah National Park, Shenandoah River/Raymond R. Andy Guest, Jr. State Park, and Skyline Caverns.