Administrative Services

The mission of the Administrative Services division is comprised of several different units and areas including Crisis Negotiations, Public and Media Relations, Recruitment and On-Boarding.

Likewise, this division helps to fulfill the Sheriff’s Office mission and provide essential support to law enforcement and public safety professionals within Central Virginia.  We are committed to providing quality, responsive service in its efforts to work in partnership with the community to improve the quality of life in Campbell County.

Captain JJ Rater 

After graduation from high school, Captain Rater enlisted in the US Air Force as a Military Policeman and Airman.   Once his enlistment was complete, he joined the City of Lynchburg Police Department, where he served for nineteen (19) years.  Throughout his career in Lynchburg, he held several leadership roles over various units, including Field Operations, Street Crimes, K-9, Crime Prevention, Community Action Team (CAT), and the Intelligence Unit.  

During his four (4) years with the CAT, he learned the value of building relationships and developing trust with the community.  He, along with a community spiritual leader, helped to form an alliance to target youth-at-risk, which helped to bridge the gap between members of law enforcement and the community at large.

On January 1, 2020, Rater joined the Campbell County Sheriff's Office, where he served in the Field Operations division until he moved through the ranks to his current position Captain of the Administrative Division for the Sheriff's Office, and Commander of the Crisis Negotiations Team (CNT).  

"I take personal responsibility for the well-being and improvement of the quality of lives for all community members," states Rater.

Captain Rater is married with four (4) children; three daughters and a son.  He and his family are members of Thomas Terrace Baptist Church in Concord, VA.  His son is enlisted in the US Army, and his oldest daughter attended VMI, and is currently a Lieutenant within the US Army.  He and his wife are blessed with five (5) grandchildren.