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A Message from Sheriff P.J. Tanner
I was born, raised and feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to spend the vast majority of my law enforcement career, which began in 1981, right here in Beaufort County. I consider it an honor to continue to serve as Beaufort County Sheriff, since first being elected in 1998.
As your elected Sheriff, I have taken an oath to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of South Carolina and of the United States, and it is my job to ensure that the Constitutional rights of all Beaufort County residents and guests are upheld. At the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, an internationally accredited law enforcement agency since 2010, our operations are guided by recognized best, smart and ethical law enforcement policies and practices. I remain committed to providing the highest quality law enforcement services to Beaufort County; embracing the evolving needs of our community; and maintaining the public’s trust and confidence in the Sheriff’s Office.
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DEA drug take back events scheduled for Saturday, October 23, 2021, at two Beaufort County locations
According to the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, an estimated 16.3 million people reported misusing psychotherapeutic drugs — prescription pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants and sedatives — in the past year. The majority of these prescription drugs were obtained from family and friends, oftentimes from home medicine cabinets. As it has in every […]
Read MoreComposite sketch released of subject in Sun City abduction, robbery
The Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate abduction and armed robbery that occurred in Sun City Hilton Head this morning, Oct. 19. This afternoon, a forensic artist from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division met with the female victim and prepared a composite sketch of the subject. The sketch is attached to this advisory. The subject […]
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South Carolina Sheriffs’ Office Association issues statement on presidential orders mandating COVID-19 vaccinations
On Sept. 17, 2021, the South Carolina Sheriffs’ Association issued a statement on the COVID-19 vaccination mandate for federal Executive Branch employees and contractors. To read the statement, click here.
Read More31-year-old Hilton Head Plantation woman loses $15K in Bank of America scam
A 31-year-old Hilton Head Plantation woman reported to Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office investigators that she received a text message from 808-400-4819 purporting to be a “Bank of America Fraud Alert” regarding an alleged transaction over Zelle, the bank’s digital service used to transfer money. The text message asked if she was attempting to make a […]
Read MoreBluffton man loses $4,000 in Amazon scam
A 59-year-old Bluffton man reported to the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office that he received a call from someone named “Jonathan Smith,” who said he was a representative from Amazon.com and provided the man with an “Amazon Identification Number.” Smith, who had called from an 843 area code, told the man he was calling about a […]
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South Carolina Sheriffs’ Office Association issues statement on presidential orders mandating COVID-19 vaccinations
On Sept. 17, 2021, the South Carolina Sheriffs’ Association issued a statement on the COVID-19 vaccination mandate for federal Executive Branch employees and contractors. To read the statement, click here.
Read More31-year-old Hilton Head Plantation woman loses $15K in Bank of America scam
A 31-year-old Hilton Head Plantation woman reported to Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office investigators that she received a text message from 808-400-4819 purporting to be a “Bank of America Fraud Alert” regarding an alleged transaction over Zelle, the bank’s digital service used to transfer money. The text message asked if she was attempting to make a […]
Read MoreBluffton man loses $4,000 in Amazon scam
A 59-year-old Bluffton man reported to the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office that he received a call from someone named “Jonathan Smith,” who said he was a representative from Amazon.com and provided the man with an “Amazon Identification Number.” Smith, who had called from an 843 area code, told the man he was calling about a […]
Read MoreDEA drug take back events scheduled for Saturday, October 23, 2021, at two Beaufort County locations
According to the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, an estimated 16.3 million people reported misusing psychotherapeutic drugs — prescription pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants and sedatives — in the past year. The majority of these prescription drugs were obtained from family and friends, oftentimes from home medicine cabinets. As it has in every […]
Read MoreComposite sketch released of subject in Sun City abduction, robbery
The Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate abduction and armed robbery that occurred in Sun City Hilton Head this morning, Oct. 19. This afternoon, a forensic artist from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division met with the female victim and prepared a composite sketch of the subject. The sketch is attached to this advisory. The subject […]
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