Brunswick County Sheriff's Office, NC

06/13/2026

🌪️ Come See Us at the Town of Leland Hurricane Expo! 🌪️



The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office is at the Leland Cultural Arts Center today for the Town of Leland Hurricane Expo, and we’ll be here until noon!

Stop by to meet members of our team, pick up valuable hurricane preparedness information, and learn how you and your family can be ready before the next storm threatens our area.

Preparedness starts long before a hurricane is in the forecast. We hope to see you here!

📍 Leland Cultural Arts Center⏰ Now through Noon

06/12/2026

Sheriff Brian Chism was honored to be invited to speak at the dedication of Brunswick Community College's new Alan Holden Public Safety Center.

This state-of-the-art facility represents a significant investment in the future of public safety, providing advanced training opportunities for law enforcement, EMS, fire and rescue personnel, and other first responders. With cutting-edge simulation technology, specialized classrooms, and hands-on learning environments, the center will help prepare the next generation of public safety professionals to serve our communities with excellence.

Sheriff Chism congratulates Brunswick Community College on this tremendous achievement and extends his appreciation to Alan Holden for his decades of leadership, service, and commitment to both BCC and Brunswick County.

The Brunswick County Sheriff's Office is proud to partner with Brunswick Community College in developing highly trained public safety professionals who are prepared to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

Congratulations to everyone who helped make this vision a reality.

Exciting news!
Brunswick Community College proudly dedicated the Alan Holden Public Safety Center, a state-of-the-art facility that will help prepare the next generation of first responders.

Designed for training in EMS, law enforcement, fire and rescue, and other public safety professions, the center features advanced simulation technology, specialized classrooms, and hands-on learning environments that reflect real-world emergency response situations.

This investment strengthens workforce development, supports our public safety partners, and helps ensure that Brunswick County and surrounding communities continue to be served by highly trained professionals.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this special celebration and to Alan Holden for his decades of service and leadership to BCC and our community.

Click below for event photos!
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North Carolina Community Colleges Brunswick Community College Emergency Services Training

06/12/2026

🌪️ Hurricane season is here — are you prepared?

Come see the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office and many other local, state, and federal partners at the Town of Leland Hurricane Expo on Saturday, June 13, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Leland Cultural Arts Center. The expo is designed to help residents prepare for hurricane season with valuable information, resources, and expert guidance all in one place.

Stop by our booth, meet members of our team, pick up preparedness information, and learn how you and your family can stay safe before, during, and after a storm.

We look forward to seeing you there!

📍 Leland Cultural Arts Center
📅 Saturday, June 13
⏰ 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

For more information, visit: https://www.townofleland.com/emergency-management/hurricane-expo

06/12/2026

It’s been a great week for our DARE Campers!

06/12/2026

Our D.A.R.E. campers have had an awesome week! (We think our SROs may have enjoyed it a little too!)

06/11/2026

Congratulations to Sheriff Brian Chism on being recognized with the Southport-Oak Island Kiwanis Club's Award for Excellence in Community Service.

This award recognizes Sheriff Chism's outstanding leadership, commitment to community engagement, and dedication to building trust between law enforcement and the citizens we serve. The Kiwanis Club noted his personal, present, and community-driven approach to supporting local events and initiatives throughout Brunswick County.
Sheriff Chism's leadership reflects the values of character, citizenship, service, and accomplishment, and this recognition is a testament to the strong partnerships that help make Brunswick County a safer and stronger community.
Please join us in congratulating Sheriff Chism on this well-deserved honor.

06/11/2026

Outstanding teamwork and another successful deployment by our K9 Unit!

On June 6, 2026, Deputy Michael Camastro and K9 Ronin assisted the Shallotte Police Department in locating a suspect who fled on foot following an assault investigation. Using a scent article collected at the scene, K9 Ronin quickly acquired the suspect's odor and tracked through wooded terrain, across a roadway, and along multiple paths before locating the suspect hiding face down near a street corner.

The suspect was taken into custody without incident by Shallotte Police Department personnel.

Great work by Deputy Camastro and K9 Ronin, whose dedication, training, and persistence continue to make a difference in keeping our communities safe. We also appreciate our partnership with the Shallotte Police Department and thank them for their assistance during this incident.

🐾 Excellent trail, Ronin!

Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office K9 Team Locates Assault Suspect! On 6/6/26 Dep. Michael Camastro and K9 Ronin responded to assist Shallotte Police Dept. in locating a suspect who had fled on foot after an assault report. Dep. Camastro collected a scent article at the scene and deployed K9 Ronin from the place where the subject was last observed. Ronin immediately acquired the odor and began trailing away from the residence. The BCSO K9 Team trailed across a roadway into a wooded area to an intersection and continued back to the wooded area. K9 Ronin reached a fork in the path and displayed a noticeable change in behavior. Ronin increased his pace and continued down the path deeper into the woods. A short time later K9 Ronin located the suspect lying face down on the ground near a street corner. Sgt. King from Shallotte Police Department, who had accompanied Deputy Camastro during the search as a cover officer, was also present at the location and took the subject into custody without incident.

Great Trail Dep. Camastro and K9 Ronin and thanks to our agency partners at Brunswick County Sheriff's Office, NC for their commitment to creating a safer community. To learn more about scent discriminate K9 trailing visit ScentEvidencek9.com

06/10/2026

⚠️ TRAFFIC ALERT ⚠

The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office is currently assisting with a gas leak in the area of NC Highway 17 and New Pointe Boulevard.
For public safety, traffic is being temporarily shut down in the area while emergency crews assess and mitigate the leak.
Please avoid the area, seek alternate routes, and expect delays until the scene is deemed safe.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation as crews work to resolve the situation safely

06/10/2026

Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office Participates in St. James Emergency Management Seminar

A special thank you to the St. James community for inviting the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office to participate in this year’s St. James Emergency Management Seminar.

The event provided an excellent opportunity for residents to learn more about disaster preparedness, emergency response, evacuation planning, community resources, and the importance of being ready before a storm or other emergency impacts our area.

Brunswick County Sheriff's Office was proud to share information, answer questions, and discuss the many tools and resources available to help keep our community informed and prepared.

With hurricane season underway, now is the time to review your emergency plans, build or update your emergency supply kit, and stay informed through trusted local sources.

Thank you again to the St. James community for your commitment to preparedness and resilience. Working together, we can ensure Brunswick County remains ready for whatever challenges may come our way.

Be Ready. Be Prepared. Be BCSO Strong. 💛🖤

06/10/2026

🏆 Congratulations to Lieutenant Daniel Little! 🏆

The Brunswick County Sheriff's Office is proud to congratulate Lieutenant Daniel Little on being named the 2026 David "Mac" MacAlpine Law Enforcement Liaison of the Year for Region 3 by the North Carolina Governor's Highway Safety Program.

Lieutenant Little was recognized during the 2026 North Carolina Traffic Safety Conference & Expo in Winston-Salem and received the award during a special luncheon on June 3. The award was presented by North Carolina Governor's Highway Safety Program Director Mark Ezzell.

This recognition is especially noteworthy as Lieutenant Little was selected from among all of North Carolina's Law Enforcement Liaisons (LELs), a group consisting of just eleven individuals statewide who work to advance traffic safety initiatives across their respective regions.

The David "Mac" MacAlpine Award is presented in recognition of outstanding contributions to highway safety and leadership in promoting traffic safety programs. Lieutenant Little was honored for his dedication to Region 3, where he has played a key role in organizing regional traffic safety efforts, fostering collaboration among law enforcement agencies, and serving as a liaison between local agencies and the Governor's Highway Safety Program.

Adding to the prestige of the recognition, this award is only presented every two years, with recipients being recognized for their contributions during the preceding award period.

Through his commitment to reducing crashes, combating impaired driving, promoting occupant protection, and strengthening partnerships throughout southeastern North Carolina, Lieutenant Little has made a lasting impact on the safety of our roadways and communities.

Please join us in congratulating Lieutenant Little on this well-deserved honor and thanking him for his continued service to the citizens of Brunswick County and the State of North Carolina.