Sheriff Bobby F. Kimbrough, Jr.
Sheriff Bobby F. Kimbrough, Jr. was elected to office in 2018. His passionate commitment to serving others, coupled with his diverse career experiences in law enforcement, give him a unique vision for the Office of Sheriff.
Sheriff Kimbrough was born and raised in Forsyth County, graduated from North Forsyth High School and later earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from High Point University in 1991. Kimbrough then earned his Master's degree in Leadership from Piedmont International University in 2020. In May, 2023, Kimbrough received his Doctor of Laws degree from Carolina University.
Kimbrough began his law enforcement career in 1984 as a Police Officer for the Winston-Salem Police Department. In 1987, he became an Arson Investigator with the Winston-Salem Fire Department while serving in the role of Assistant Fire Marshal. He then moved to work with high-risk offenders at the North Carolina Department of Probation and Parole.
From 1995 to 2016, Kimbrough served the United States Department of Justice as a Special Agent in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). He specialized in investigating crimes against the government, including organized crime, money laundering, gang violence, and drug trafficking. Various certifications, including Department of Justice Instructor, and his fluency in Spanish afforded him the opportunity to work extensively throughout the United States of America and other Spanish speaking countries.
Kimbrough has four decades of law enforcement experience and brings his professional experiences and personal passions to projects throughout the community. As an active community leader, he founded Branded for Knowledge, a program focusing on strengthening, empowering, and encouraging individuals to reach their full potential. Kimbrough continues to hone his leadership skills, completing the Dale Carnegie Course, Skills for Leadership. Kimbrough also completed Becoming a Leader: Developing Your Style and Making Sound Decisions, and Emotional Intelligence in Leadership courses from Harvard University in 2020.
As the first African-American Sheriff of Forsyth County, Sheriff Kimbrough has worked to improve the relationship between the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office and the community, advancing technology, and enhancing the work already being done by the team members at the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office. Kimbrough led the implementation of "Surviving the Shield," a partnership with Novant Health that supports the mental health of deputies. He also led the agency to partner with Wake Forest University's School of Professional Development to create a Law Enforcement School of Executive Leadership. Technological advances have included updates to the Real Time Intelligence Center, known as RTIC as well as optimized deputy safety with Axon technology.
Despite his numerous accolades, including being an Author of three books, Kimbrough considers being a single parent raising seven sons as responsible, respectful young men to be his greatest accomplishment. In his spare time, Sheriff Kimbrough enjoys flying, reading, and spending time with his seven sons.
A History of Community, Excellence, and Growth
Forsyth County was founded on January 16, 1849 by the North Carolina Legislature. The county was named after Colonel Benjamin Forsyth to honor his service and sacrifice in the War of 1812. Colonel Forsyth was a respected landowner in what was then Stokes County, as well as a distinguished military commander, who died in 1814.
Twenty-one Sheriffs have served the citizens and communities of Forsyth County since 1849. Sheriff Bobby F. Kimbrough, Jr. was elected to office in 2018. His passionate commitment to serving others, coupled with his diverse career experiences in law enforcement, give him a unique vision for fulfilling the duties of the Office of Sheriff.
As a full-service law enforcement agency, the FCSO provides comprehensive job training, incentives, benefits, and advancement opportunities for all team members.
FCSO is proud to be part of an ongoing legacy committed to transparency and integrity within our organization and the larger community. Join our team or connect with us and become part of our story.
Leadership. Accountability. Integrity.
The Vision of FCSO is to enhance the quality of life and sense of community in Forsyth County by providing effective criminal justice services that are guided by integrity and compassion, and supported by the trust of those we protect.
Our Mission is to ensure the security of life and property, prevent crime and disorder, and enforce the laws of North Carolina and the United States.
Our Strategy is to identify and deploy best practice methods, incorporate them into our policies and procedures, and engage in continuing education.
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