The Arlington County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) has released its 2025 Annual Report, detailing a year marked by innovation, collaboration, and dedicated service. The report highlights significant achievements in operating a safe and rehabilitative detention facility, investing in staff wellness, and strengthening community engagement across Arlington.
Sheriff Jose Quiroz emphasized the year's focus, saying, "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." He added that meaningful investments were made in rehabilitation, staff wellness, medical care, and community engagement, prioritizing the safety and well-being of all served.
Key initiatives included the successful transition to a self-operated medical care model with the appointment of Dr. Richard Malish as the first Chief Medical Director. The ACSO expanded access to Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and continued rehabilitation programs like the Community Readiness Unit (CRU) and Addiction Corrections Treatment (ACT). Technology enhancements, such as a 24/7 micro-market for staff and advanced biometric monitoring, improved services within the detention facility.
Community engagement efforts saw ACSO participating in numerous local events and partnering with schools to provide self-defense and safety education. Programs like Parenting Classes and Hugs of Hope Days fostered family connections for incarcerated parents. The office also invested in staff development through retention initiatives, wellness resources, and professional growth opportunities, including new protective equipment for the K9 Unit.