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A Sheriff for the People

Octavia Johnson was elected sheriff of Roanoke, November 8, 2005. She officially took office January 1, 2006.

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 manages a staff of approximately 250 deputies and civilians and administers a budget of 15 million dollars.

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. 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.

Professional Organizations

Member, Virginia Sheriffs' Association

Member, Virginia Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #1

Community Affiliations

Board member, Northwest Neighborhood Environmental

Organization, Inc.

Board member, McMillian Ministries’ M.A.P.S. Women’s

Conference.

Member, Roanoke Republican Women

Member, Roanoke City Republican Committee

Member, NAACP

Member, Joy Bell Council