Scott Folsom

Scott Folsom began his career with the Wintergreen Police Department in 1995.

Having graduated from the Central Virginia Criminal Justice Academy in 1995, his prior law enforcement experience includes 11 years as a Deputy Sheriff with the Nelson County Sheriff’s Department and 12 years with the Buckingham Sheriff’s Office. For the majority of his law enforcement career Scott held the rank of Sergeant supervising a shift of deputies. On January 19, 2026, Scott was appointed to the position of Lieutenant.

Lieutenant Scott Folsom is the Commander of the Field Operations Bureau, which is comprised of all sworn police officers.