Major Ramarr “Ray” Prudhum

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Major Prudhum is the Commander of Judicial Operations, which includes supervision of the Adult Detention Center, as well as Civil Process and Court Security.  He has extensive experience as a law enforcement officer, having worked in the courts, civil enforcement, adult detention center, internal affairs and human resources. Prior to being promoted to Major, he was Commander of the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division.

A native of Rappahannock County, Virginia, he is a 1983 graduate of Rappahannock County High School. After serving in the U.S. Army for three years, Major Prudhum attended Northern Virginia Community College and became a graduate of the George Washington University Regional Executive Development Program. He is also a Certified Public Manager and a Certified Human Resources Professional.

Major Prudhum began his distinguished law enforcement career in 1987, with the Fairfax County Office of the Sheriff, after graduating at the top of his class at the Fairfax County Criminal Justice Academy (FCCJA). Rising through the ranks during his 27+ years in Fairfax, he retired as Captain in 2014. He was also the Commandeer of Professional Development for the FCCJA.

After a brief stint with the Fauquier County Department of Human Resources as the Benefits/Risk Manager, Major Prudhum returned to law enforcement in 2016 as a Lieutenant with the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office.

Major Prudhum lives in Warrenton, where he is actively involved in the Fauquier community. When not working, he enjoys spending time with his family, camping and performing music.