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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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Hilton Head Island man arrested; charged with sexual exploitation of a minor, 3rd degree
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received a third-party tip that 34-year-old Jared Smith may be in possession of images or videos that depict child pornography. Investigators sought to verify information received from the tipster. Earlier this week, through investigative efforts, probable cause was developed to obtain a search warrant for Smith’s residence on Hilton Head Island […]
Read MoreJamie Bradley-Brun arrested; charged with murder of six year old child
Early this morning, May 19, 2023, at approximately 1:25 a.m., the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office responded to an address on Sam Doyle Drive, Saint Helena Island, SC after receiving a 911 emergency call where it was reported that there was a woman who was trying to drown her child. Deputies arrived and immediately detained 37-year-old […]
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National Hurricane Preparedness Week | April 30-May 6, 2023
Be ready for hurricane season. Take action TODAY to be better prepared for when the worst happens. Understand your risk from hurricanes, and begin pre-season preparations now. Make sure you understand how to interpret forecasts and alerts, and know what to do before, during, and after a storm. If you live in hurricane-prone areas, you […]
Sheriff’s Office announces Class 3 Advanced School Resource Officer opportunities
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce a new training and certification process, that if qualified, a candidate can do here in Beaufort County. It will allow qualified candidates to become Class 3 Advanced certified law enforcement officers and serve as School Resource Officers (SROs) in Beaufort County elementary schools. The South Carolina […]
Hilton Head Island woman loses more than $60,000 in scam
A Hilton Head Island woman lost more than $60,000 in a scam. At the end of last week, the woman received an email from who she believed to be the Geek Squad at Best Buy. The email stated her protection plan was going to renew and if she wished to cancel the renewal, she needed […]
Read MoreHilton Head Island woman loses more than $100,000 in scam
A Hilton Head Island woman falls victim to a scam, losing $130,000. The woman reported to the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office she had hand delivered more than $100,000 to an individual who claimed to be a government agent. She had been scammed. The scam started with a phone call at the end of June. The […]
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National Hurricane Preparedness Week | April 30-May 6, 2023
Be ready for hurricane season. Take action TODAY to be better prepared for when the worst happens. Understand your risk from hurricanes, and begin pre-season preparations now. Make sure you understand how to interpret forecasts and alerts, and know what to do before, during, and after a storm. If you live in hurricane-prone areas, you […]
Read MoreHilton Head Island woman loses more than $60,000 in scam
A Hilton Head Island woman lost more than $60,000 in a scam. At the end of last week, the woman received an email from who she believed to be the Geek Squad at Best Buy. The email stated her protection plan was going to renew and if she wished to cancel the renewal, she needed […]
Read MoreHilton Head Island woman loses more than $100,000 in scam
A Hilton Head Island woman falls victim to a scam, losing $130,000. The woman reported to the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office she had hand delivered more than $100,000 to an individual who claimed to be a government agent. She had been scammed. The scam started with a phone call at the end of June. The […]
Read MoreHilton Head Island man arrested; charged with sexual exploitation of a minor, 3rd degree
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received a third-party tip that 34-year-old Jared Smith may be in possession of images or videos that depict child pornography. Investigators sought to verify information received from the tipster. Earlier this week, through investigative efforts, probable cause was developed to obtain a search warrant for Smith’s residence on Hilton Head Island […]
Read MoreJamie Bradley-Brun arrested; charged with murder of six year old child
Early this morning, May 19, 2023, at approximately 1:25 a.m., the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office responded to an address on Sam Doyle Drive, Saint Helena Island, SC after receiving a 911 emergency call where it was reported that there was a woman who was trying to drown her child. Deputies arrived and immediately detained 37-year-old […]
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