The Augusta County Sheriff's Office provides fingerprinting services from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM on most weekdays, excluding holidays. We offer both inked and digital prints to meet your specific needs. A fee of $10 (only cash or check is accepted) covers the printing services and includes any necessary fingerprint card(s).

Please note that we do not submit fingerprint cards on your behalf, except for prints related to records expungements. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the office manager at 540-245-5333.

The Augusta County Sheriff's Office provides a convenient and safe way to dispose of unwanted medications, including prescriptions and vitamins, at their office in Verona. This service is available year-round. Please note that liquids, aerosols, and needles are not accepted.

You can find the red medication disposal box located on the right side of the lobby.

The Sheriff’s Office has established a designated 'safe exchange zone' for child custody exchanges and as a neutral location for completing online sales transactions. With the rise in online buying and selling, this safe exchange zone provides a secure alternative to inviting strangers into your home, ensuring added protection for all parties involved. The designated areas are conveniently located in front of the Sheriff’s Office and are monitored by both video and audio surveillance.

About The Program

On a daily basis, law enforcement officers encounter a multitude of individuals in emergency situations. Just as each emergency differs from the next, so does the individual involved, especially in regards to people with Autism, Alzheimer's, Intellectual & Development Disabilities (AAIDD). Law enforcement officers are trained to respond to a crisis situation with a certain protocol, but this protocol may not always be the best way to interact with people with autism. Because law enforcement officers are usually the first to respond to an emergency, it is critical that these officers have a working knowledge of autism and the variety of behaviors those with autism can exhibit in emergency situations.

The Project First Responder program will allow family members and other caregivers to provide crucial information about their loved ones to first responders, prior to any reported incidents. The information will be utilized by emergency personnel to properly respond to situations involving AAIDD children or adults with details about proper interaction and care. We are also working to improve training and awareness of our officers through the use of interaction and incident simulation with the assistance of those affected with any type of AAIDD.

Joining the Program

Families, caretakers, or anyone else interested in the program can Visit the Augusta County Sheriff's Office at 127 Lee Highway, Verona, Virginia and fill out and submit a "Voluntary Autism, Alzheimer's / Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Informational Form" that will be forwarded to our local 911 Center.

The information obtained will be used to alert First Responders when a 911 emergency call comes in. Sheriff's Deputies will then be able to obtain an alert from the Augusta County Emergency Communications Center (ECC) when responding to a residence where an individual with Autism, Alzheimer's, Intellectual & Development Disabilities (AAIDD) resides. For more information, call or stop by the Augusta County Sheriff's Office or call 540-245-5333.

Project First Responder Form (PDF)

Completed forms can be dropped off, mailed, or emailed to the Augusta County Sheriff's Office at:

• Physical Address: 127 Lee Highway, Verona, VA 24482
• Mailing Address: P.O. Box 860, ATTENTION: Project First Responder, Verona, VA 24482
• Email: ProjectFirstResponder@co.augusta.va.us

About the Program

The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office Ride Along Program provides a unique opportunity for residents, students, and business owners to engage with law enforcement by observing the daily operations of the sheriff's office. Participants may ride as passengers with deputies on patrol or observe various functions within the office, gaining firsthand insight into community policing, crime prevention, and emergency response. This program is designed to foster transparency and build trust between law enforcement and the community.

How to Participate

A ride-along is available to residents and business owners, students, and those employed within the County of Augusta. Efforts will be made to accommodate all interested persons. However, any applicant may be disqualified without cause from participating. Factors that may be considered in disqualifying an applicant include, but are not limited to:

• Being under 15 years of age.

• Prior criminal history.

• Pending criminal action.

• Pending lawsuit against this office or the County.

• Denial by any supervisor.

All applicants undergo a criminal history check and must adhere to specific guidelines, including appropriate attire and behavior during the ride. Once approved, ride-along applicants will be allowed to participate no more than once every six months. An exception may apply to the following law enforcement-involved participants:

• Interns

• Volunteers

• Chaplains

• Auxiliaries

• Augusta County Sheriff's Office applicants

• Any others with approval of the Division Commander

• Students enrolled in any criminal justice training course 

To participate, interested individuals must fill out and sign a Ride Along Waiver and the Ride Along Participation Rules. For more information on how to participate, including the approval process and scheduling, please contact the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office and request to speak with the patrol lieutenant at 540-245-5333.

Ride Along Participation Rules (PDF)

Ride Along Waiver (PDF) 

Completed forms can be dropped off or mailed to the Augusta County Sheriff's Office at:

• Physical Address: 127 Lee Highway, Verona, VA 24482

• Mailing Address: P.O. Box 860, ATTENTION: Ride Along Program, Verona, VA 24482