Congratulations to the two Deputies and four Detention Officers sworn in today. If you want a career at the York County Sheriff's Office, visit our website yorkcountysheriff.com. #YCSONews
About us
The York County Sheriff's Office is a full-service law enforcement agency. Established in 1786, there have been 34 people to serve as Sheriff of York County. Kevin R. Tolson is the current Sheriff of York County. The YCSO serves a 682-square mile area including 10-square miles of waterways. • The YCSO employs approximately 350 Full and Part Time staff, sworn deputies and detention officers. • The York County Detention Center is a 565-bed direct supervision facility that holds individuals arrested by law enforcement agencies in York County. The Detention Center also houses inmates for the US Marshal Service and Immigration Customs Enforcement. • YCSO has four district offices in the York, Clover/Lake Wylie, Rock Hill, and Fort Mill areas to better serve the public. • York County Sheriff’s Office has a SWAT Team, Dive Team, Lake Patrol, Bike Patrol, Mounted Patrol, Negotiators, SRO Unit and K-9 Unit. • The YCSO has been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) since 2008. In November 2017 the YCSO was awarded accreditation with excellence for the second time. This is the highest level of accreditation to be achieved by CALEA for any law enforcement organization. • YCSO has a law enforcement training center that is recognized by the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy as a Regional Training Facility. • York County was the first county in South Carolina to implement the Immigration and Customs Enforcement 287(g) program, which, working with ICE, helps identify criminal illegal aliens that have been arrested locally. • The 287(g) program received a perfect inspection rating in 2013, 2014 & 2015 from Homeland Security. • The Sheriff’s Office established a Forensic Biology/DNA labratory to be utilized by law enforcement agencies in York County; the lab is one of only five DNA labs in South Carolina.
- Website
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http://www.yorkcountysheriff.com
External link for York County Sheriff's Office
- Industry
- Law Enforcement
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- York, South Carolina
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1786
- Specialties
- Law Enforcement, Criminal Investigation, Corrections, Public Information, and Forensics
Locations
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Primary
Get directions
1675 York Hwy
York, South Carolina 29745, US
Employees at York County Sheriff's Office
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J. Trent Boyd
Pastor, West Buxton Baptist
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Mark Rodenhauser
Sergeant at York County Sheriff's Office
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Allen Brandon
Retired - Director at York County Dept. of Public Safety (911 Center) Jan. 2024 Retired - York County Sheriff’s Office Captain Patrol and Field…
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Lenny Moore
Regional Safety director
Updates
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On this date, 92 years ago, Officer Elliot P. Harris was shot and killed during a traffic stop on Hwy. 21 near the SC/NC state line. When he attempted to arrest the driver, the man's wife took Harris's revolver from his holster and shot him 4 times. #YCSONews #AlwaysRemember
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This week, the YCSO Training Unit held emergency vehicle operation training at the Gaston College driving course. Here are the highlights. #YCSONews VIDEO ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gpDpz-ta
2024 Emergency Vehicle Operations Training
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Please join Sheriff Kevin Tolson and the members of the York County Sheriff's Office in congratulating these officers on their recent promotions and transfers. https://lnkd.in/gTmfBXbd
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The Beat of Life is a group of Nashville song writers who've worked with names like Jelly Roll, Dolly Parton, and Tim McGraw. Those artists are on their 5th trip to the YCSO to write and perform songs with inmates. #YCSONews LISTEN: https://lnkd.in/gE_d_CuG
The Beat of Life: Nashville Song Writers Come to the York County Detention Center by YCSO: Behind the Badge
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Each year, local Optimist Clubs in York County recognize law enforcement officers during the Clover and Rock Hill Optimist Club Respect for Law program. Read More: 👉 https://lnkd.in/gzwetJMX #YCSONews
Rock Hill and Clover Optimist Clubs 2024 Officers of the Year
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The York County Sheriff's Office Traffic Unit has been honored with multiple awards from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (M.A.D.D.) of South Carolina, recognizing their exceptional efforts in combating impaired driving. #YCSONews #TargetZeroSC Read More: ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gqVbmm6d
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The York County Regional Chamber of Commerce has recognized 14 outstanding professionals in its “Ones to Watch” campaign, including Deputy Dontay Osborne of the York County Sheriff’s Office. READ MORE: ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gSsmrb2e #YCSONews
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