The Sheriff of Nansemond County was in charge of policing Suffolk, as well as Nansemond County, until 1858. In 1858, Suffolk was granted a charter and the first town sergeant was elected. After 1910, the town sergeant would be called Chief of Police. The sheriff would still be in charge of Nansemond County law enforcement until October 1970, when the Nansemond County Police Department was founded. The City of Suffolk Police Department and the Nansemond County Police Department merged in January 1974. The sheriff and the town sergeant were both elected officers.
Nigeria Police Force was created in 1930.
Central Reserve Police Force was created in 1939.
Royal Barbados Police Force was created in 1835.
Royal Air Force Police was created in 1918.
White House Police Force was created in 1922.
Suffolk Regiment was created in 1685.
Suffolk One was created in 2010.
Suffolk Constabulary was created in 1967.
The Suffolk Journal was created in 1939.
West Suffolk was created in 1889.
Suffolk Sting was created in 2008.
Suffolk Life was created in 1971.