Augusta County Sheriff's Office
The Augusta County Sheriff's Office (ACSO) is the primary law enforcement agency servicing 73,750 people within of jurisdiction within Augusta County, VA. History. The ACSO was created in 1745 when James Patton was elected as the first sheriff. The ACSO was accredited by the Virginia Law Enforcement Accreditation Coalition. Organization. The agency is currently headed by Sheriff Donald Smith. The ACSO currently has 72 sworn deputies and 6 dispatchers. Divisions: Specialized Units: Fallen officers. Since the establishment of the Augusta County Sheriff's Office, 1 officer has died in the line of duty. Augusta