Beaufort County
Sheriff's Office

Serving Our Community

with Integrity and Commitment

The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office members shall dedicate themselves to professionalism to the citizens and residents of Beaufort County.

We will perform our duties ethically and strive to bridge trust to provide the greatest quality of protection to every resident.

The office of the Sheriff will respond to unrest, to gain order, and a peaceful outcome.

We will investigate crimes, perform security within the courts, and maintain security of the county Jail. The Sheriff will process and serve civil papers ordered by the courts.

Sheriff's Mission Statement

Meet the Sheriff

Scott Hammonds

Welcome to the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office website. On behalf of the dedicated men and women who serve our county, thank you for taking the time to connect with us. Our mission is to protect and serve our community with professionalism and integrity. We are committed to transparency, respect, and providing helpful resources that keep the citizens of Beaufort County informed, equipped, and safe. We welcome you to use this website to that end, and never hesitate to reach out if we can be of service.

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Our Command Staff

Meet the dedicated professionals who keep our county safe and the divisions they lead

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Performance Stats

Jul, 2025 - Jun, 2026

91%

Personnel Positions

Staffed

15k

House/Business Checks

Completed

79k

911 Center Calls

Received

1.8k

School Checks

Completed

20k

911 Center Calls

Dispatched

665k

Lethal Doses of Fentanyl

Seized

1.4k

Criminal Processes

Served

221

Criminal Investigations

Cleared by CID

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We're always looking for dedicated men and women who are committed to working together to protect and serve our community.

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The Latest News

Deputies Complete Basic Law Enforcement Training

Sheriff Hammonds and the staff of the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office would like to congratulate Deputy Chad Orgin-Peterson and Deputy Richard Braskett on the their successful completion of Basic Law Enforcement Training at Beaufort County Community College. Congratulations to all six cadets on this milestone. If you are thinking about a career in law enforcement? You can attend the upcoming BLET info and application session on October 15 from 6 to 7 p.m. at Beaufort County

Community Spotlight

4 days ago

Scam Alert: Internet Service Provider Scam

The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a utility/internet scam involving callers who appear to have detailed personal information about their intended victims. In a recent incident, a Beaufort County resident received a call from a number displaying an Idaho area code. The caller claimed to be with Optimum and knew the resident’s name, address, and exact auto-draft payment amount. The caller then attempted to obtain new card information over the phone

Public Safety Alerts

5 days ago

Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Hosts Scam and Fraud Symposium for Local Financial Institutions

The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with United Bank, hosted a Scam and Fraud Symposium today at Beaufort County Community College for local bank and financial investment professionals. The two-hour event focused on emerging scams and financial crimes impacting Beaufort County residents and ways financial institutions can work collaboratively with law enforcement to help prevent these crimes. The symposium provided an opportunity for financial professionals t

Community Spotlight

6 days ago