- 20 years of law enforcement experience in Sumter County; 17 years supervisory experience
- Attended Carolina Command College (sponsored by the FBI)
- Graduate of the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
- Captain of the Patrol Division, responsible for supervision of Deputies, the K-9 unit, Reserve Officers and assigned State Constables
- 2001 Sumter Commander of the Year
- 1998 Sumter County Deputy of the Year
- Received Special Commendation for the apprehension of 354 fugitives in a four month period
- Earned over 70 certificates of formal Law Enforcement Training
- Lead department firearms instructor and armorer
- Certified Instructor for the Criminal Justice Academy
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photo/BRUZ CROWSON
Brothers
bond 'to serve and protect'
