Robert Page for Sheriff | Montgomery County, Virginia

Years at
Montgomery Co.

About Robert

A Sheriff Who Knows Every Corner of This Department

Robert Page started at the Sheriff's Office in 2013 as a jailer — the same job a lot of people start with — and worked his way through just about every part of the department: jail, civil process, patrol, investigations, warrants. He didn't skip a step.

For several years he worked full-time on a U.S. Marshals fugitive task force going after dangerous criminals alongside federal, state, and local partners. That work taught him something that shapes how he leads now: cases get solved faster when agencies actually work together. The best law enforcement is not about turf or credit. It is about picking up the phone and getting the job done.

His father managed multiple factory locations at Hubbell Lighting for years. No matter how many people worked under him, he knew every single person's name. He did not lead from an office. He led by showing up and working alongside his people. That is the kind of leader Robert wants to be. Not someone chasing a title. Someone who is there for the people doing the work.

"I didn't choose Robert because he was next in line. I chose him because he has spent 13 years learning every part of this department, earning the respect of deputies and partners across the region. Montgomery County works. Robert is why. Keep him doing it."

— Sheriff Hank Partin (Retired), 30 Years, Montgomery County Sheriff's Office

Robert and his wife are raising their kids here. His children sit in Montgomery County classrooms. When he talks about school safety, he is talking about the hallways his own kids walk through every morning.

2013

Montgomery County Jail — Started at the foundation. No shortcuts. Learned what public safety looks like when there are no cameras and no applause.

2015

Civil Process and Patrol — Mastered the legal machinery and the 2 a.m. calls that define real police work.

6 yrs

U.S. Marshals Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force — Federal operations. High-stakes decisions. Trust earned from people who don't give it easily.

Chief

Chief Deputy, MCSO — Hank's right hand. Ran daily operations across every division: jail, patrol, investigations, civil process, court security.

Now

Sheriff, Montgomery County — Chosen by Hank Partin to lead. Doing the job today.

Official Endorsement

After careful consideration of the future leadership of the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office and the continued safety of our community, I am pleased to announce that Chief Deputy Robert Page will assume the duties of Sheriff of Montgomery County.

Robert has faithfully served the citizens of Montgomery County since joining the Sheriff's Office in 2013. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated professionalism, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to public safety. Most recently, he has led our Criminal Warrants Division, where he has played a critical role in locating and apprehending wanted offenders.

He has also served as a dedicated full-time member of the U.S. Marshals Service Western District of Virginia Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force. Under his leadership, our Office has strengthened its partnership with the United States Marshals Service, enhancing our ability to locate and apprehend violent criminals across the region. This collaboration has also directly contributed to locating missing and endangered children in our area.

Over the years, Robert has proven himself to be a highly capable leader who understands both the responsibilities of this role and the importance of serving our community. His core values remain steadfast — caring for the citizens of Montgomery County, supporting the men and women of this Office, and working diligently each day to keep our County safe.

I am confident Robert will continue the mission of this Office while ensuring we adapt to the ever-changing challenges facing law enforcement today.

Serving as your Sheriff has been the greatest honor of my career, and I am confident the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office will remain in capable hands moving forward.

Please join me in congratulating Sheriff Robert Page as I have pledged my full endorsement and support as he prepares to take on this important responsibility.

Sheriff C.H. "Hank" Partin

Montgomery County Sheriff's Office — 30 Years of Service

Won re-election in 2023 with 95.3% of the vote

Robert's Priorities

Not Promises. A Track Record.

Montgomery County is 40% safer than the national average. Robert's job is to keep it that way.

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Keeping Montgomery County Safe

The systems that keep violent crime 40% below the national average exist because of deep institutional knowledge built across every division of the department. Robert has worked jail, civil, patrol, investigations, warrants, and federal task force operations. He knows how every part of this office runs — and he knows the people who run it. Montgomery County doesn't need a learning curve. It needs leadership that already understands the job.

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Deputy Mental Health and Wellness

Deputies need to know their administration has their back in structure, not just words. NRVCS peer response, VA LEAP, and PCIS are already in place. Robert is working to add 10 free therapy sessions modeled on the county's fire department program — a formalized care plan from incident through resolution.

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Servant Leadership

Robert leads by showing up — not from behind a title or a desk. His father managed multiple factory locations at Hubbell Lighting and knew every worker's name. That's the model Robert follows: every deputy, every division, every mission gets the same attention and respect. Jail operations matter as much as patrol. Civil process matters as much as investigations. That's how a department actually works.

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Inter-Agency Partnerships

Six years on a federal fugitive task force taught Robert one thing: cases get solved faster when agencies actually work together. He has built real relationships with Pulaski, Giles, Roanoke, Virginia State Police, and federal partners. That trust takes years to build and matters every day.

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Protecting Children

Protecting children is not a campaign slogan. It is what the Investigations Division does every day. Robert is ensuring investigators have advanced training in crimes-against-children cases, strengthening the department's partnership with the ICAC task force, and building a dedicated soft interview room inside the Sheriff's Office — a safe space where child victims can talk about hard things.

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School Safety

Every Montgomery County school now has a school resource officer. Robert's own children walk those hallways every morning. He is committed to maintaining full SRO coverage across the county. This is personal, not political.

By the Numbers

Montgomery County Works. Here's the Evidence.

Montgomery County is one of the safest communities in Virginia. These numbers reflect the strength of the department, its deputies, and its partnerships — built over decades of consistent, dedicated service.

Montgomery County is 40% below the national violent crime average
Every Montgomery County school has a school resource officer — a goal achieved under Sheriff Partin and maintained under Robert's leadership
Active U.S. Marshals CARTF partnership has directly contributed to apprehending violent criminals and locating missing and endangered children in the region
Deputy welfare programs operating now: NRVCS peer response, VA LEAP, and PCIS post-critical incident support, with 10 free therapy sessions in development
Strong working relationships with Pulaski, Giles, Roanoke County, Virginia State Police, and federal agencies

40%

Below National Violent Crime Average

Years of Service at MCSO

95%

Voter Support for This Leadership Model

Years on U.S. Marshals Task Force

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