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 […]
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Investigators seek information related to weekend shootings
Investigations are underway into two separate shooting incidents that left one man dead and two others hurt.
Read MoreTip leads to arrest; seizure of controlled substances and counterfeit pills
A several months long investigation ends in the arrest of a Bluffton man who faces 21 charges related to the possession, sale, and distribution of illegal narcotics/controlled substances.
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Senior Citizen Crime Security and Safety
Senior citizens represent the most rapidly growing segment of the population in the United States. One in every eight American is currently age 65 or older, a total of more than 33.6 million. By year 2000, this number will increase to an estimated 35 million as baby boomers age and life expectancy increases.
By 2030, the number of senior citizens is expected to exceed 64 million in the U.S. Although national surveys indicate that senior citizens are the least victimized age group, they often exhibit the greatest fear of crime. This fear can at least partially be contributed to their fear of personal vulnerability.
Due to the natural consequences of aging, i.e., loss of hearing and/or eyesight along with other chronic and debilitating conditions, senior citizens perceive themselves as more vulnerable to physical injury if attacked. Senior citizens often live in isolation due to the loss of family members. They are also more likely to live in inner city neighborhoods that may have high crime rates.
LATEST SCAM ALERTS
IRS impersonation phone scam targets Hilton Head Island business
Our agency received a report from a local business very similar to the IRS impersonation phone scam.
Read MoreFraudsters impersonating law enforcement officers
A scam has re-emerged in Beaufort County where fraudsters are impersonating law enforcement officers.
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The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office works closely with local media to help keep the community up-to-date and informed about important safety issues and to raise awareness about Sheriff’s Office initiatives, public health concerns, such as drug overdoses, as well as potential threats to area, including major storms and criminal activity.
Our public information team responds promptly to all media inquiries and can help guide you to the resources needed for publication or broadcast.
To learn more about the Sheriff’s Office, visit our History page.
PUBLIC INFORMATION CONTACTS
- Major Angela Viens, Public Information Officer, 843-683-5213, [email protected]
- Lindsay Housaman, Assistant Public Information Officer, 843-575-3950, [email protected]
- Master Sergeant Daniel Allen, Crime Prevention/ Community Liaison, 843-521-7897, [email protected]
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