In 1738, the title of the principal law officer of Beaufort County was changed from Provost Marshal to Sheriff, or High Sheriff. Following new legislation, William Ormond was appointed as the first Sheriff of Beaufort County. Since then, court records show that eleven Sheriffs have been elected to the office, including Sheriff Scott Hammonds.

 

Beaufort County has seen significant changes in policing styles and law enforcement services over the past few decades. To stay proactive, the agency operates as a full-service law enforcement agency divided into seven divisions: Patrol, Administration, Investigations, Telecommunications, Special Operations, Support Services, and Detention. If you have any historical photos of the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, please fill out the form below or contact us at info@co.beaufort.nc.us.

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Content Source: Beaufort County: Two Centuries of Its History, Page 224.