Administration
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SHERIFF'S ADMINISTRATOR & GRANT COORD.
SAMI REYNOLDS
sreynolds@colletoncounty.org
HUMAN RESOURCES & FINANCE
SUSAN JOHNSON
sjohnson@colletoncounty.org
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FUNCTIONS OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS
PROTECTION OF THE PUBLIC
THE FUNDAMENTAL PURPOSE OF THE INTERNAL AFFAIRS PROCESS IS THE AFFIRMATION AND ASSURANCE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT WITHIN THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT ANY INTERNAL AFFAIRS PROCESS PROTECTS THE PUBLIC, PRESERVES THE INTEGRITY OF THE AGENCY, SAFEGUARDS THE RIGHTS OF INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED, AND ENSURES FAIR TREATMENT OF ALL CONCERNED.
PROTECTION OF THE EMPLOYEE
EMPLOYEES MUST BE PROTECTED AGAINST FALSE ALLEGATIONS OF MISCONDUCT. ALTHOUGH BEING THE SUBJECT OF AN INVESTIGATION MAY BE UNPLEASANT OR UNCOMFORTABLE, THE BEST PROTECTION FOR AN EMPLOYEE IS A COMPLETE AND THOROUGH INVESTIGATION CONDUCTED IN A TIMELY MANNER THAT SUPPORTS THE EMPLOYEE’S HONESTY AND INTEGRITY IF THAT IS INDEED THE CASE.
PROTECTION OF THE OFFICE
OUR OFFICE IS OFTEN EVALUATED AND JUDGED BY THE ACTIONS OF ITS MEMBERS. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT THE ENTIRE ORGANIZATION NOT BE SUBJECTED TO PUBLIC CENSURE BECAUSE OF THE MISCONDUCT OF ONE MEMBER. WHEN THE PUBLIC IS CONFIDENT THAT THE OFFICE HONESTLY AND FAIRLY INVESTIGATES AND ADDRESSES ALL ALLEGATIONS AGAINST ITS MEMBERS, IT IS LESS LIKELY THAT CITIZENS WILL RAISE A CRY OF INDIGNATION OVER ALLEGED INCIDENTS OF MISCONDUCT.
REMOVAL OF UNFIT PERSONNEL
PERSONNEL WHO ENGAGE IN SERIOUS ACTS OF MISCONDUCT OR WHO HAVE DEMONSTRATED THAT THEY ARE UNFIT TO HANDLE LAW ENFORCEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE OFFICE FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE PUBLIC, FELLOW EMPLOYEES, AND THE OFFICE.
CORRECTION OF PROCEDURAL PROBLEMS
OUR OFFICE CONTINUALLY SEEKS TO IMPROVE ITS EFFICIENCY AND ATTRIBUTIONS OF OUR PERSONNEL. OCCASIONALLY, INVESTIGATIONS BY INTERNAL AFFAIRS DISCLOSE FAULTY PROCEDURES THAT OTHERWISE MAY HAVE GONE UNNOTICED.
FILE A COMPLAINT ABOUT AN EMPLOYEE
THE COLLETON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE IS COMMITTED TO ENSURING THAT OUR EMPLOYEES PERFORM THEIR DUTIES WITH PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE AND DISCIPLINE. THE INTEGRITY OF CCSO IS ENHANCED BY OPEN COMMUNICATION BETWEEN CITIZENS AND OUR AGENCY.
THEREFORE, ALL COMPLAINTS, WHETHER BY CITIZENS OR EMPLOYEES, WILL BE THOROUGHLY INVESTIGATED. AT NO TIME SHOULD A CCSO EMPLOYEE DISCOURAGE, INTIMIDATE, OR OTHERWISE COERCE ANYONE DESIRING TO FILE A COMPLAINT. HOWEVER, PERSONS FILING FALSE OR FRIVOLOUS REPORTS COULD FACE CRIMINAL PROSECUTION.
COMPLAINTS MAY BE MADE IN PERSON, IN WRITING, VIA EMAIL, OR OVER THE TELEPHONE, OR THROUGH THE ONLINE FORM BELOW. AFTER THE INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETE, THE COMPLAINANT WILL BE NOTIFIED.
TO SCHEDULE A TIME TO MAKE A COMPLAINT, PLEASE CONTACT LT. KEITH CROSBY AT 843-549-2211 OR FILL OUT THE CONVENIENT ONLINE FORM BELOW.
PLEASE NOTE: AFTER FILING A COMPLAINT, INTERNAL AFFAIRS WILL CONTACT YOU. PLEASE ALLOW 24-48 BUSINESS HOURS FOR A RESPONSE. ********FIX LINK CLICK HERE******* TO FILE A COMPLAINT.
VICTIMS ADVOCATE
DORETHA GATHERS-GRANT
dgathers@colletoncounty.org
VICTIMS ADVOCATE
KATELYN BARWICK
kbarwick@colletoncounty.org
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The Colleton County Victim and or Witness Assistance Program is dedicated to assisting and providing services to victims and witnesses. Our specialized staff realizes the devastating effects that a criminal act has on a victim or witness. The Victim and or Witness Assistance Program provides services to victims and witnesses from the time the crime occurs, during the investigation and through participation in the criminal justice system.
If you or a loved one were injured by violence, such as:
- Assault Homicide
- Domestic Violence
- Sexual Assault
- Felony DUI with bodily injury
- Felony DUI with death
- Homicide
- Reckless Homicide
The crime must be a criminal offense. We may be able to help you put the pieces back together. Contact Colleton County Victims Advocate: Lynette Fryar - contact information located on the administration page.
South Carolina Crime Victims Responsibilities:
You must provide a law enforcement agency with:
- Your legal name
- Current mailing address
- Current phone number
A victim who wishes to receive restitution must provide an itemized list of the following:
- Value of property stolen, damaged or destroyed
- Property recovered
- Medical expenses, counseling expenses or both
- Income loss as a result of the offense
- Out of Pocket expenses incurred as a result of the offense
- Other financial losses that may have been incurred
- Itemization of financial recovery from insurance, victim's compensation fund, or other sources.
The items may be included in a written victim impact statement. A victim who wishes to present for any pleas, trial, or sentencing must: Notify the prosecuting agency of his or her desire to be present - may be included in a written victim impact statement.
A Victim who wishes to submit a written victim impact statement must provide it to the prosecuting agency or summary court judge within appropriate time limits set by the prosecuting agency or summary court judge. A Victim who wishes to make an oral victim impact statement to the court at sentencing must notify the prosecuting agency or summary court judge in advance of sentencing.
Administrative Services Division
CAPTAIN
ANGELA STALLINGS
astallings@colletoncounty.org
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
KELLY PADGETT
kpadgett@colletoncounty.org
NCIC/TAC
CHRISTY WORLEY
cworley@colletoncounty.org
E-911 COORDINATOR
DONNA THOMAS
dthomas@colletoncounty.org
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FAX: 843-538-4386
LIEUTENANT
JERRY POLK
jpolk@colletoncounty.org
DEPUTY
MARVIN JONES
mjones@colletoncounty.org
WARRANT CLERK
ASHLEY WILLIAMS
awilliams@colletoncounty.org
CIVIL PROCESS CLERK
MATTIE FORD
mford@colletoncounty.org
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LIEUTENANT
RICKY VALENTINE (TRAINING)
rvalentine@colletoncounty.org
SERGEANT
JESIE PRINGLE III (RECRUITER)
jpringle@colletoncounty.org
CORPORAL
JAMES BROWN (COMMUNITY RELATIONS)
james.brown@colletoncounty.org
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LIEUTENANT
RICKY VALENTINE
FOREST HILLS ELEMENTARY
SERGEANT
SHANNON THOMASON
BLACK STREET ELEMENTARY
CORPORAL
JIMMY WIGGINS
BELLS ELEMENTARY
CORPORAL
STENCIL WHITE
HENDERSONVILLE ELEMENTARY
OFFICER
JAMES BROWN
NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY
OFFICER
DANIEL LOPEZ
COTTAGEVILLE ELEMENTARY
OFFICER
KYLE BRELAND
COLLETON COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL
OFFICER
ROBIN "CAROLINE" CHAPLIN
COLLETON COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL
CORPORAL
CHAD CUMMINGS
COLLETON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
OFFICER
HEIDI COLEMAN
COLLETON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
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Criminal Investigations Division
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DETECTIVE
WILLIAM JANICKI
wjanicki@colletoncounty.org
DETECTIVE
CHRISTOPHER SPRY
cspry@colletoncounty.org
CAPTAIN
JASON CHAPMAN
jchapman@colletoncounty.org
LIEUTENANT
DAVID LONG
dlong@colletoncounty.org
LIEUTENANT
RUBAN CARTER
rcarter@colletoncounty.org
- Search & Rescue
- Marine Operations
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Detention Center Division
PHONE: 843-549-5742
FAX: 843-549-4321
CAPTAIN
WANDA TAYLOR
wtaylor@colletoncounty.org
LIEUTENANT
TONYA ADAMS
tadams@colletoncounty.org
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Patrol Division
LIEUTENANT
RUBAN CARTER
rcarter@colletoncounty.org
DEPUTY
DANIEL GREGORY
dgregory@colletoncounty.org
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SERGEANT
WILL JANICKI
K9 VIKTOR
SERGEANT
CLARISSA KESSLER
K9 BUDDY
CORPORAL
RAYMOND DAVIS
K9 MAKO
CORPORAL
JACOB SCOTT
K9 DEUCE
DEPUTY
BENJI POLSTON
K9 BLUE
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CAPTAIN
CLINT CROUSE
ccrouse@colletoncounty.org
LIEUTENANT
LONNIE NETTLES
lnettles@colletoncounty.org
LIEUTENANT
KEVIN SMALLS
ksmalls@colletoncounty.org
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