Fairfax, VA – The Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday that it achieved a perfect score in its 2025 Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) audit, meeting all 43 national standards and exceeding expectations in two key areas.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the comprehensive audit evaluated policies, staff training, and facility safety measures at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center. Officials said the results affirm the county’s “absolute zero-tolerance policy” toward sexual abuse and misconduct.
“This isn’t just meeting the bare minimum,” the department said in a statement. “We met all 43 rigorous standards and exceeded expectations in two areas. When we say we’re committed to a safe environment, we mean it.”
The PREA audit process, established by federal law in 2003, ensures that correctional facilities across the United States are actively working to prevent, detect, and respond to sexual abuse behind bars.
Fairfax County’s results place the Adult Detention Center among the top-rated facilities in Virginia for inmate safety and compliance. The Sheriff’s Office credited its dedicated staff for helping “set the standard” in correctional care and public trust.
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