Sheriff
Van Shaw Sheriff

Cabarrus County Sheriff Van Shaw has more than 30 years of experience in law enforcement.

Van spent many years with the NC State Bureau of Investigation. He served as the agency’s deputy director before retiring in 2015. Upon retirement, he joined the Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office, where he oversaw the criminal investigation division.

Van holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Elon University. He also holds a master’s degree in business administration from Pfeiffer University.

He also served in the U.S. Army Reserves from 1985 through 1995.

Van lives in Concord with his wife, Taina, and daughters Hannah and Madison.