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From the Sheriff
Messages directly from Sheriff Hammonds to the residents of Beaufort County


New Telecommunicator Hired
Sheriff Hammonds is proud to announce the appointment of a new employee of the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office. Julia Morris was sworn in as a telecommunicator. Congratulations and welcome to the team!
1 day ago
A Message from Sheriff Hammonds
Beaufort County Sheriff Scott Hammonds would like to inform the public that he does not endorse Safe Haven Roofing and Renovations, nor any other business offering home repair or renovation services in Beaufort County. This company has told residents that they were cleared and approved by Sheriff Hammonds to do work in the area. This information is not true. Sheriff Hammonds encourages all residents to conduct their own due diligence when selecting a contractor or home repa
6 days ago


New Telecommunicator Hired
Sheriff Scott Hammonds is proud to announce the appointment of a new member of the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office. Please join us in welcoming Kori Richter, who was recently sworn in as a Telecommunicator. We were also honored to have Senator Bob Brinson in attendance for the swearing-in ceremony. Congratulations, Kori, and welcome to the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office!
Aug 17


Sheriff Hammonds Continues Active Roles with NC Sheriffs' Association
Sheriff Hammonds continues to represent Beaufort County through his active involvement with several committees of the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association (NCSA). Sheriff Hammonds currently serves on the Auditing, Legislative, and Activities Committees, working alongside Sheriffs from across North Carolina to strengthen the Office of Sheriff and better serve citizens throughout the state. Auditing Committee – 2 Years The Auditing Committee meets in the spring to review financ
Aug 16


Monthly Newsletter: August, 2026
Back-to-School Safety • Community Partnerships • Public Safety Updates
Aug 4


Office Staff Honored
Sheriff Hammonds and the staff of Beaufort County Sheriff's Office would like to recognize Deborah Shiflet-Dion and Kimberly Congleton for 5 years of service to the citizens of Beaufort County. They were recognized last night by Chairman Frankie Waters at the Beaufort County Commissioners Meeting.
Aug 4


Detention Officer Hired
Sheriff Hammonds is proud to announce the appointment of a new employee of the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office. Kamya Knight was sworn in as a Detention Officer. Congratulations, and welcome to the team!
Aug 4
Neal Family Raffle Drawing
Today, the Neal Family Raffle drawing was held at True Value of Bath. We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the entire True Value team for hosting the drawing and for their continued support of this fundraiser. Congratulations to all of our winners! 🎉 Winners will be contacted directly to arrange pickup of their prizes. Click here to watch the raffle on Facebook. The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Big Hearts Out
Jul 31


Sheriff Hammonds Attends NC Sheriffs’ Association Annual Business Conference
This week, the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association hosted sheriffs, sheriffs’ personnel, and their families for their Annual Business Conference. Sheriff Hammonds was among the attendees. Commenting on the experience, Sheriff Hammonds said, “I’ve had a great week at the 2026 Annual Business Conference! I’m always grateful for an opportunity to collaborate with fellow sheriffs from across the state. The training classes and discussions offered at the Annual Business Conferenc
Jul 29


Detention Officer Promoted
Sheriff Scott Hammonds and the staff of the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office congratulate Detention Officer John Laskowsky on his promotion to the rank of Lieutenant. Thank you for your continued dedication, professionalism, and commitment to serving Beaufort County. Congratulations on this well-earned achievement!
Jul 22


Community Partnership for Crime Prevention and Safety Education
To the Business and Professional Community: This letter is to introduce a representative of LAW Publications who is working with us in our ongoing crime prevention, safety education, and substance abuse programs. We are strongly committed to drug awareness and safety education and must continually look for quality resources to increase the success of these services throughout our community. You can assist us by allowing LAW Publications’ representatives a few moments to expla
Jul 21


Detective Completes Polygraph Program
The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office proudly congratulates Detective Hill on completing the National Polygraph Academy's 400-hour Basic Polygraph Examiner Program on Friday, June 19, 2026. The intensive 10-week program was conducted at the Samarcand Training Academy in Jackson Springs, North Carolina, and is accredited by the American Polygraph Association and recognized by the American Association of Police Polygraphists. Through this rigorous training, Detective Hill gained
Jul 10


Happy Independence Day
As America celebrates 250 years of Independence, Sheriff Scott Hammonds and the members of the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office wish everyone a safe, happy, and memorable Fourth of July. As you gather with family and friends, please celebrate responsibly, drive safely, and look out for one another throughout the holiday. Thank you for allowing us the privilege of serving the citizens and visitors of Beaufort County. We are proud to stand beside our community as we celebrate 2
Jul 4


Monthly Newsletter: July, 2026
From Sheriff Hammonds In June, our office stayed focused on keeping Beaufort County informed, prepared, and safe. We issued scam warnings, shared a severe weather alert, updated the public on an active investigation and a wanted fugitive, and followed through on a property-theft case, while also highlighting community support, staff appointments, a K-9 body armor donation, and outreach with local schools. As we enter July, I encourage you to refresh yourself on the following
Jul 2


Administrative Office Closed Friday, July 3rd
The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Administrative Office will be closed on Friday, July 3rd, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Normal business operations will resume on Monday, July 6th. Our deputies, detention officers, communications personnel, and other essential staff will continue serving the citizens of Beaufort County throughout the holiday weekend. If you have an emergency, please call 911. For non-emergency assistance, contact Beaufort County Communica
Jul 2


Appointment of New Detention Officer
Sheriff Hammonds is proud to announce the appointment of a new employee of the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office. Tony Smith was sworn in as a Detention Officer.
Jun 24


Appointment of New Telecommunicator
Sheriff Hammonds is proud to announce the appointment of a new employee of the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office. Zalena Horne was sworn in as a Telecommunicator.
Jun 24


Appointment of New Detention Officer
Sheriff Hammonds is proud to announce the appointment of a new employee of the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office. Autumn Barrow was sworn in as a Detention Officer.
Jun 24


Appointment of New Detention Officer
Sheriff Hammonds is proud to announce the appointment of a new employee of the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office. Rakwon Roberson was sworn in as a Detention Officer.
Jun 24


Appointment of New Deputy
Sheriff Hammonds is proud to announce the appointment of a new employee of the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office. Christopher Pittman was sworn in as a Deputy. We were also honored to have U.S. Attorney W. Ellis Boyle in attendance for the swearing-in ceremony. Following the ceremony, U.S. Attorney Boyle took a few moments to speak with members of the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office staff, offering valuable insight and engaging in meaningful conversation with our team. Please
Jun 23
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