The Fleet Management Unit of the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is responsible for overseeing the acquisition, maintenance, and readiness of all agency vehicles. This unit ensures that patrol cars, specialty response vehicles, administrative units, and support transport assets remain in safe, reliable, and mission-ready condition at all times.

Key responsibilities typically include:

• Vehicle Procurement & Upfitting: Coordinating the purchase of new vehicles and arranging for law enforcement upfitting, such as lights, sirens, communication equipment, in-car cameras, and prisoner transport partitions.

• Maintenance Coordination: Scheduling regular service, inspections, and necessary repairs to reduce downtime and extend the operational life of the fleet.

• Equipment Tracking & Inventory: Monitoring mileage, wear, fuel usage, and equipment status to support budgeting and replacement planning.

• Cost Efficiency & Accountability: Managing maintenance contracts, warranty coverage, and vendor relationships to ensure fiscally responsible fleet operations.

• Support for Operational Readiness: Ensuring deputies and specialized units always have properly equipped vehicles available to respond quickly and effectively to calls for service.

By maintaining a dependable fleet, the unit plays a crucial behind-the-scenes role in supporting deputy safety, response capability, and overall public service delivery throughout Beaufort County.