Jurisdiction: Bennington County

State: Vermont

County Website(s)

benningtonsheriff.org

Official Department Page - Bennington Sheriff's Department - Serving Bennington County Vermont Since 1781 Welcome to the Bennington County Sheriff's Website Your printer friendly content from www.benningtonsheriff.org on April 14, 2026. News

The Bennington County Sheriff's Department has a rich history in Vermont. Originally founded in 1781 by Sheriff Jonas Galusha, the department had no means of funding until 1986 when Gary J. Forrest was appointed Sheriff by Governor Kunin. Bennington County Sheriff's Department The Sheriff has worked hard to build a department that has deep reaches in the County. read more..

The Bennington County Sheriff's Department has the largest number of law enforcement officers in the county and the largest facility in Southern Vermont. We have deputies working as School Resource Officers, DARE Officers, DUI Enforcement Officers and Seatbelt Enforcement Officers. We also have a Deputy assigned as an investigator with the States Attorney's Office and a Deputy that works with the Southern Vermont Drug Taskforce. The department has come a long way since 1781.

Phone Numbers

(802) 442-4900

County Links

Bennington County Sheriff's Department has a rich history

investigator with the States Attorney's Office

Southern Vermont Drug Taskforce

duties we provide

Mission and Vision Statement

Vermont Correctional Info

Correctional Officer Retention Strategies in Vermont: What Works in Today’s Jail Staffing Climate

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