Welcome!
Welcome to the West Virginia Sheriffs’ Association! West Virginia’s Sheriffs are on the front line of protecting Mountaineers since 1863, and some even before that when current West Virginia counties were still a part of Virginia.
Introduction to the West Virginia Sheriffs’ Association
The West Virginia Sheriffs’ Association (WVSA) represents the fifty-five duly elected Sheriffs of the State of West Virginia. Each Sheriff is charged with the constitutional responsibilities to ensure public safety, uphold the rule of law within their respective jurisdictions, serve the various courts of the State and serve in the additional position as the treasurer of the county. As the sole unified voice of the state’s sheriffs, the Association collaborates with legislative and executive leaders to advance effective public policy, promote judicial integrity, and enhance the well-being of our communities.
Through legislative advocacy, professional training, and cooperative partnerships, the WVSA is dedicated to strengthening the operational capacity of sheriffs’ offices to meet the evolving demands of public service. The Association remains committed to safeguarding the constitutional duties of sheriffs and ensuring that West Virginia’s communities are protected by law enforcement leaders of professionalism, accountability, and unwavering commitment to public trust.
This dual role underscores the sheriff’s importance as a central figure in local governance, ensuring the safety of citizens and the fiscal integrity of county operations. West Virginia is unique in vesting a single elected official with these multiple and diverse responsibilities, reflecting the important trust placed in sheriffs by local communities and the state government.
National Sheriffs Association 2025
The 2025 National Sheriffs’ Association Annual Conference was held June 21-26 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
Executive Director, Sheriff (Ret) Rodney Miller, WVSA President & Putnam County Sheriff Bobby Eggleton, and WVSA Board of Directors member Sheriff Frank Priddy, Raleigh County represented West Virginia during the work and training sessions in this nationwide event. Here are but only a few photos taken during the week long session.
National Sheriffs’ Association 2023
The 2023 Annual Conference of the National Sheriffs’ Association was held June 25-28 in Grand Rapids, MI. Executive Director, Sheriff (Ret) Rodney Miller and Putnam County Sheriff Bobby Eggleton represented West Virginia during the work and training sessions in this nationwide event. Here are but only a few shots taken during the event.
WV Sheriffs’ Association Conference/Annual WV Auditor’s Training
The 2023 WV Sheriffs’ Association Annual Conference in conjunction with the annual training by the WV State Auditor was held September 10-12 at Glade Springs Resort in Raleigh County, WV. The annual event deemed as a success, and was well attended by Sheriffs with law enformcent and tax staffs in attendance.
2024 WV Sheriffs’ Association Conference/Annual WV Auditor’s Training Canaan Valley Resort
The 2024 WV Sheriffs’ Association Annual Conference was held in conjunction with annual training offered by the WV State Auditor on September 8-10 at Canaan Valley Resort in Davis, WV. The event increased in attendance from recent years. It covered many topics of interest of both the law enforcement and tax divisions of the sheriff’s offices. Of special recognition were those sheriffs term limited out this year and would be exiting office at the end of 2024.
A few of the sheriffs in attandance at the 2024 Conference and training session.
Sheriffs who will be departing office at the end of 2024 finishing their service to the WVSA and their counties.