Over the past several months, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office has been in the process of redesigning its website. The new site was launched Friday evening and will continue to be rolled out through the following week. Our new website introduces several features that aim to better inform the community on a variety of public […]
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Teen charged in Grays Hill graduation party shooting
This morning, Sheriff’s Office investigators arrested 17-year-old Zayvion Moon of Burton for two counts of Attempted Murder and one count of Possession of a Weapon during the Commission of a Violent Crime in the June 16, 2021 graduation party shooting at the Grays Hill Community Center. CASE HISTORY At approximately 11:45 p.m. on June 16, […]
Read MoreStephan Polite arrested in murder of St. Helena Island man
This afternoon, Sheriff’s Office investigators arrested 31-year-old Stephan Polite for murder in the May 29, 2021 St. Helena Island shooting death of Anthony Rivers Jr. CASE HISTORY Just before 11:00 p.m. on May 29, 2021, Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a gunshot victim on Keystone Drive, St. Helena Island. When they arrived, deputies […]
Read MoreSheriff’s Office investigating a shooting on St. Helena Island, one man dead.
Just before 11:00 last night, Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a gunshot victim on Keystone Drive, St. Helena Island.
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Get to know the Sheriff's Office
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, which includes the county’s Emergency Management Division, employs 340 people, including 245 sworn deputies and 95 support staff members.
Meet Us Monday takes public behind the scenes
On Mondays, the Sheriff’s Office highlights one of our deputies or support staff personnel in “Day in the Life” style videos produced, filmed and edited by Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office staff.
LOWCOUNTRY LAW: ON AIR
Lowcountry Law On Air is a 30-minute televised series on the Beaufort County Channel. This is an opportunity for the Sheriff’s Office to utilize another program that reaches the public regarding law enforcement issues. Topics include crime prevention, public safety, cold case investigations, crime trends, traffic safety, coordination between municipalities and local, state and federal agencies, as well as emergency management services regarding hurricanes and storms.
Lowcountry Law: On Air can be accessed on The County Channel by clicking here or through the following providers and channels:
- Comcast Channel: 2
- Hargray Channels: 9 and 10
- Spectrum Channel: 1304
You can watch past episodes and learn more by clicking here.
SCAM ALERTS
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
Caller impersonating DirecTV offers deal, takes $450
A 68-year-old Sun City Hilton Head woman filed a report with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office advising that she was contacted over the phone by someone who said they were with DirecTV.
Read MoreMan loses $180K after ‘renewing’ computer program
A 75-year-old man in Sun City Hilton Head filed a report with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office about a phone call he received from someone identifying themselves as working for a security company that protects computers.
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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 Bob Bromage, Public Information Officer, 843-816-8013, [email protected]
- Liz Farrell, Assistant Public Information Officer, [email protected]
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