Lt. Colonel Ronald C. Ball
Chief Deputy
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• 37 Years Combined Law Enforcement Experience
• A.S. Degree in Applied Science - Magna Cum Laude
• Certified Thermographer (LETA) - Law Enforcement Thermographers Association
• Graduate of FBI Academy's - Advanced Administrative Latent Fingerprints
• Graduate of United States Marshal Service Court Security
• Retired Drug Abuse Resistance Education Instructor (D.A.R.E)
• Lifetime Honorary Member of the Danville Life Saving Crew
• Charter Member Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #36
• 1992 Recipient of Piedmont Regional Academy's Director's Award

Ronald C. Ball, a thirty-seven year veteran of law enforcement, was promoted to the rank of Lt. Colonel on August 1, 2007.  He joined the Sheriff’s Office on April 1, 1992 after twenty-one years of service with the Danville Police Department. 

The Chief Deputy is responsible for the daily operations of the Danville Sheriff's Office.  The Sheriff's Office is made up of three divisions: Court Services, Civil Process and City Jail.  The Chief Deputy assumes administrative command of the department in the absence of the Sheriff. 

Lt. Colonel Ball has served on the Board of Trustees for the City of Danville Retirement System, Past President of Westover Sertoma Club, and member of Morotock Masonic Lodge #210, member of Sons of American Legion Post #325.