Proudly Serving the Citizens of Beaufort County, South Carolina

For emergencies, call 9-1-1

Proudly serving the residents and visitors of Beaufort County, South Carolina

For emergencies, call 9-1-1

Lieutenant Brian Chapman

Joined the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office in 2002.
Originally from South Carolina.

Lieutenant Brian Chapman is responsible for the daily operations of the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office’s Northern Enforcement Branch patrol shifts.

Lieutenant Chapman served as a patrol officer upon graduation from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy. He was later transferred to the Investigations Section where he received promotions of Sergeant, Staff Sergeant and Master Sergeant. In 2016, Lieutenant Chapman was promoted to his current rank and transferred to the Crime Suppression Unit (Narcotics). In 2018, Lieutenant Chapman was assigned to the Northern Investigations Section and then assigned as Lieutenant of the Northern Enforcement Branch patrol shifts in 2022.

Education

  • University of South Carolina
    Bachelors of Arts
    2001

Career Highlights

Training

  • Forensic Sciences Internship
    South Carolina Law Enforcement Division
    2006
  • FBI Carolina Command College
    2015
  • 77th DEA Drug Unit Commanders Academy (DUCA)
    2018
  • South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
    Basic 439

Notable Roles

  • Specific Skill Instructor

Honors

  • 2006 Jessie Altman Award for Law Enforcement Excellence

Affiliations

  • FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association
  • South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Association

Community Involvement

  • Child Abuse Prevention Association
    Volunteer