General Info

The Rockingham County Sheriff's Office offers protection and law enforcement services to county residents. It prevents crime, protects residents lives and their properties, suppresses criminal activities and apprehends law offenders. The department operates through detentions and field operations bureaus. The Rockingham County Sheriff's Office also handles cases related to drug intervention, tracking, and searches for people and evidence. The department conducts a neighborhood watch program that encourages citizens to participate in law enforcement by reporting suspicious criminal activities. Additionally, the office performs judicial duties. The Rockingham County Sheriff's Office is located in Wentworth, N.C., and consists of more than 150 personnel.