Serve, defend, and protect the rights and freedoms of every  citizen.

Creating impactful and meaningful experiences through faith-based initiatives, facilitating successful reintegration into society, and empowering inmates to become productive citizens.

Servant Leader, Military Veteran, Criminal Justice Reform Advocate:

V. Suarez is a proud Army veteran who has served both in the United States and abroad. He is currently working toward a master's degree in law and participating in the C.S. Lewis Institute Fellow Program. He graduated from the Veterans Program for Politics and Civic Engagement at Syracuse University and completed the Campaign Leadership College through the Leadership Institute.

He had the honor of attending the inaugural Rudimentary Crime Analysis course offered by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, where most of his classmates were Chiefs of Police and a few detectives. The instructor emphasized a significant issue: many individuals in Virginia are incarcerated due to inadequate criminal complaint processes, mishandling of evidence, and the unfortunate reality that only affluent counties or cities have access to Crime Analysts. 

His extensive experience began with his first role in Virginia's troubled prison system at the State Penitentiary in downtown Richmond. He first implemented a faith-based initiative he learned at the inaugural Re-Entry Academy at the Henrico County Sheriff's Office for both male and female inmates. He has worked with the United States Marshal Service in Virginia and North Carolina in a contractual capacity. His involvement with the Federal Bureau of Prisons' Re-Entry Program, specifically through the Life Connection Program as part of a faith-based initiative, has further deepened his understanding of these issues. He also ran a private security company for three decades and served as a compliance agent and investigator for the Department of Criminal Justice Services' private security division.

He has consistently demonstrated his commitment to community and leadership through active participation on the boards of numerous organizations spanning the religious, civic, cultural, business, and political arenas. His contributions include significant roles in DAV Chapter 50, the Fil-American Veterans of Hampton Roads, the FBI Richmond Citizen Alumni Academy Association, the S.A.L.T./Triad Council, the Conservative Caucus, the Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce, Culture Encounters, and the International Police & Fire Chaplains Association Virginia Chapter, along with His Healing Grace Ministry. As a founding board member of The Asian American Society of Central Virginia and The Knights of Columbus at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, he has laid a strong foundation for future initiatives. He is also a founding member of the Association of Related Ministries International (Andrew Wommack's Ministers Network) and proudly serves in the Faith Landmarks Ministerial Fellowship. His extensive involvement reflects his dedication to fostering collaboration and positive change in the community. 

Since 1996, he has served as a Goodwill Ambassador for the U.S. Army Sustainment University, International Military Service Office. He is also a volunteer with the Hook-A-Kid-On-Golf program and the Boy Scouts of America. His commitment to these initiatives reflects his dedication to community service and public engagement. 

He is deeply committed to championing the service and to tirelessly defending and safeguarding our most cherished freedoms. By leveraging his God-given talents, gifts, and resources, he ensures that these vital rights endure for future generations. His efforts not only bless others and glorify God but also advance His kingdom, fostering an environment where all can thrive within the Sheriff's jurisdiction.