Henrico County Virginia, Alisa A. Gregory, Sheriff

Alisa is originally from Richmond. She attended Highland Springs High School. She has a bachelor's degree in human resource management from the University of Richmond and a master's degree in disaster science.

Alisa used to be a deputy at Jail East. She also used to work for the postal service.

Alisa A. Gregory is currently sheriff of Henrico County. She was first elected in 2019 and has been in office for one term. She was the first female and African-American sheriff for Henrico County.

As of July 25, 2023, Alisa A. Gregory’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Safety

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Believed previously jail overcrowding was a major issue for Henrico.

Said, "There needs to be an avenue where they all can get some help to be able to deal with whatever trials and tribulations that leads them to incarceration."

- Believed previously jail overcrowding was a major issue for Henrico.
- Said, "There needs to be an avenue where they all can get some help to be able to deal with whatever trials and tribulations that leads them to incarceration."

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Alisa A. Gregory

Alisa was born in Richmond and went to Highland Springs High School. Alisa earned a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management from the University of Richmond, and a Master’s Degree in Disaster Science.

Alisa was a a Deputy at Jail East before moving up the ranks. She also used to work for the Postal Service.

Alisa A. Gregory was elected Sheriff in 2019. She became the first female and African-American to hold the office. Alisa is serving her first term.

As of July 25, 2023, Alisa A. Gregory’s website did not contain information on this issue and Alisa A. Gregory did not complete our questionnaire.

Alisa was born in Richmond and went to Highland Springs High School. Alisa earned a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management from the University of Richmond. She also has a Master’s Degree in Disaster Science.

Alisa was a a Deputy at Jail East before moving up the ranks.. She also used to work for the Postal Service.

Alisa A. Gregory was elected Sheriff in 2019. She became the first female and African American to hold the office. Alisa is serving her first term.

- Believed previously jail overcrowding was a major issue for Henrico. Said, "There needs to be an avenue where they all can get some help to be able to deal with whatever trials and tribulations that leads them to incarceration."

- Virginia sheriffs oversee local jails, provide courthouse security, serve legal documents, and transport inmates.  
- Sheriffs are elected to four-year terms in odd-numbered years with no term limits. Elections are partisan. 