Beaufort County Sheriff's Office

09/01/2026

Registration is open for the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Basic Training Program.

This program provides training to Beaufort County residents to enhance their self-sufficiency in the event of a disaster. Participants learn skills that will enable them to provide emergency assistance to their families and neighbors. CERT classes are offered free of charge and are held at various times throughout the year.

Fall 2026 classes will be held on St. Helena Island. Participants are required to attend all classes to complete the program. Before applying, please ensure you are available to attend all dates listed below.
• October 13 | 6 - 8 PM
• October 15 | 6 - 8 PM
• October 20 | 6 - 8 PM
• October 22 | 6 - 8 PM
• October 24 | 9 AM - Until the end of the exercise

Registration is required due to limited seating. To register, please visit: https://certapplication.paperform.co

For more information about the course, please email [email protected] or call 843-255-4007. You can also learn more by visiting the Sheriff’s Office website at www.bcso.net and clicking on the “Resources” tab.

09/01/2026

On behalf of Sheriff PJ Tanner and the men and women of the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, we extend our thoughts and prayers to the Hampton County Sheriff's Office, following the passing of Deputy Holmes.

Hampton County Sheriff’s Office is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Deputy Samuel Holmes.

Deputy Holmes joined Hampton County Sheriff’s Office shortly after retiring from the South Carolina Highway Patrol, bringing with him several years of dedicated law enforcement service. During his service with HCSO, Deputy Holmes served as a School Resource Officer at North District Middle School.

“Deputy Holmes was an outstanding officer with a warm, bubbly personality, an infectious smile and a commitment to serving others. He will be deeply missed. Our hearts are with his family, and we ask our community to please keep his family lifted in prayer during this very difficult time.”
- Sheriff Anthony Russell

The Hampton County Sheriff’s Office family extends our deepest condolences to Deputy Holmes’ family, friends, fellow law enforcement officers and all who had the privilege of knowing him. We will certainly miss Deputy Holmes.

09/01/2026

Our recruitment team has several opportunities to connect with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) this September!

From college career fairs to community events, meet our team, learn more about careers with BCSO, and find out where the opportunities can take you.

📅 September Recruitment Events

September 16
🎓 Georgia Southern University All-Major Career Fair

September 19
✈️ Where Dreams Take Flight — Girls in Aviation Day at the BCSO Helicopter Hangar
👮 OPFOB First Responder Appreciation Day

September 23
🎓 Clemson University All-Major Career Fair
🛡️ MCRD Parris Island Protective Services Career Fair
💼 SCWorks Career Fair at the Port Royal Sound Foundation

September 29
💼 SCWorks Career Fair at the Yemassee Community Center

We’ll see you out there!

09/01/2026

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08/30/2026

The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two separate incidents after bodies were found in waterways in northern Beaufort County on Sunday, August 30. At this time, the incidents are not believed to be related.

At approximately 9:45 a.m., the Sheriff’s Office Communications Center received a report of a body in Chowan Creek. Deputies responded to the area, and the body was recovered.

Later, at approximately 12:15 p.m., the Communications Center received a report of a body in the Broad River. Deputies responded, and the body was recovered.

The two individuals and the circumstances surrounding their deaths are not believed to be connected.

The Beaufort County Coroner’s Office will release the identities of the deceased following notification of next of kin. The causes of death are pending autopsy results.

Both incidents remain under investigation by the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office.

The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office encourages the public to report any suspicious or criminal activity by calling our non-emergency dispatch line at 843-524-2777.

08/29/2026

On behalf of Sheriff PJ Tanner and the men and women of the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, we extend our thoughts and prayers to the Columbia Police Department, SC following the tragic loss of one of their officers.

Please keep the officer’s loved ones, the Columbia Police Department, and all those affected in your thoughts during this difficult time.

08/28/2026

The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 33-year-old Yu Wei Huo, who has been reported missing.

Huo is based at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina.

He was last seen at approximately 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 27, 2026, in the area of the Broad River Bridge.

There is concern for his safety and well-being.

Huo is described as approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall. He was last seen wearing a gray jacket, black shorts, and white shoes.

Anyone who sees Huo or has information regarding his whereabouts is asked to call 911 or the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency dispatch line at 843-524-2777.

08/28/2026

Join us in wishing K-9 Sinner a very happy 3rd birthday!🎉

Partnered with Sergeant Oelschlager, Sinner has been doing incredible work as a Dual-Purpose Patrol K-9 since joining our team last summer.

Thank you, Sinner, for everything you do to help keep Beaufort County safe!

We hope your birthday is filled with all the Kongs, treats, and so much more!

Drop a 🐾 in the comments to help us wish K-9 Sinner a HAPPY 3RD BIRTHDAY!