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Virginia State Police assist the Sheriff's office in several ways. 
VSP act as a backup unit when staffing is low, they handle some of the reported motor vehicle accidents and traffic enforcement. 
To contact the VSP you can call 1(800) 552-0962. 
For further information about the Virginia State Police please visit their website at   http://www.vsp.state.va.us/.

Proudly serving the homeowners of Lake Monticello -  The Lake Monticello Department of Public Safety is made up of Police and Security.  The Police Department is a private police department established to provide supplemental law enforcement services to the residents of Lake Monticello 

Chief David R. Wells / Director of Public Safety - Chief of Police 

Fluvanna County Sheriff's Office works closely with several agencies.  The following agencies assist us with our jobs on a daily basis.  The agencies are the Lake Monticello Police Department, the Virginia State Police, and the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fishery. Together we make Fluvanna County a better and safer place to live.

 Livestock:

• If you own livestock please make sure that the Sheriff's Office has your contact information
• Please contact the animal control officer and give him you address, telephone number and type of live stock that you own
• This will help the animal control officer and other deputies that respond to the area for the report of roaming live stock so that we can contact the proper owners

Feral Cats:

• Animal control officers do not respond to the report of feral cats.

• The Fluvanna County Animal Control Division encourages pet owners to create a disaster plan for both yourself and your pets
• Some emergency shelters do not accept pets other than service animals
• Do not leave your pets outside during an emergency
• Refer to the Virginia Department of Emergency Management for suggestions about what to include in a pet emergency supply kit: www.vaemergency.gov/readyvirginia/getakit/pets

• All dogs are required to have a Fluvanna County Dog License. The license is due by January 31st of each year.
• Proof of rabies vaccination is required before a license can be issued
• Male or female dog: $8.00 unsexed dog (male or female): $4.00
• Kennel tag of not more than 20 dogs: $40.00, not more than 50 dogs: $50.00
• Obtain a license at Fluvanna County Treasurer’s Office

What to report:

• Dog or cat bites
• Animal cruelty or neglect
• Human exposure /encounters with potential rabid animals
• Sick or injured domestic animals or livestock

What Animal Control Officers are not required to respond to: