Arlington Sheriff's Office Details New Medical Division, Jail Programs In 2025 Report

ARLINGTON, VA — The Arlington County Sheriff's Office is highlighting expanded inmate health care, rehabilitation programs and community outreach efforts in its newly released 2025 Annual Report, which details operations at the Arlington County Detention Facility and courthouse over the past year.

Sheriff Jose Quiroz said the report reflects an emphasis on public safety, rehabilitation and partnerships throughout the community.

"From community outreach and youth self-defense education to the daily operations inside our detention facility, 2025 was a year defined by connection, collaboration, and service," Quiroz said in a statement. "We made meaningful investments in rehabilitation, staff wellness, medical care, and community engagement while continuing to prioritize the safety and well-being of everyone we serve. This report reflects the dedication of our deputy sheriffs, civilian staff, medical professionals, volunteers, and community partners who make this work possible every day."

The report's biggest operational change was the creation of the Sheriff's Office's Medical Services Division, which transitioned medical care at the detention facility from a contracted provider to an in-house operation. The office hired Dr. Richard Malish as its first chief medical director and expanded medication-assisted treatment for people with opioid use disorders, including Suboxone and Sublocade.

Detention Facility, Rehabilitation Focus

According to the report, the Arlington County Detention Facility housed an average daily population of 353 inmates in 2025. During the year, 4,714 people were committed to the jail and 4,748 were released.

The Sheriff's Office also continued to expand rehabilitation and reentry efforts, including:

• The Community Readiness Unit, which served 24 inmates in 2025.
• The Frederick Douglass Project for Justice, described as the first program of its kind in a Virginia jail, bringing community members and inmates together for facilitated discussions.
• Parenting classes, workforce development and vocational training programs.
• Addiction Corrections Treatment, a 37-week substance abuse program that graduated 11 participants during the year.

The report says 349 inmates participated in the Medication-Assisted Treatment program during 2025.

Technology, Community Outreach

The Sheriff's Office also expanded the use of biometric monitoring technology for medically vulnerable inmates. The detention facility used 18 wearable OverWatch sensors that monitor heart rate and respiration, averaging five patients monitored daily and about two medical alerts each day.

Outside the jail, deputies participated in dozens of community events throughout the year, including National Night Out, self-defense classes for Arlington Public Schools students, the Arlington County Fair, youth sports camps, Coffee with a Cop events and holiday outreach programs. The office also introduced K9 Hope, a wellness and community engagement dog that supports employees and participates in public events.

By The Numbers

Among the report's operational statistics:

• 1,210 people applied for Sheriff's Office positions, with 34 employees hired, including 17 deputy sheriffs.
• Staff completed nearly 28,000 hours of training.
• The office processed 33,305 civil attempts and services, served 1,906 criminal warrants and executed 738 evictions.
• Court security personnel handled 69,591 court cases while screening 279,340 people entering the Arlington County Courthouse.
• Transportation deputies completed 7,093 inmate transports covering 98,697 miles.

The Sheriff's Office also reported an 83 percent completion rate for Arlington's Alcohol Safety Action Program, which received 563 referrals during 2025.

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