Keep improving communication, strengthen staffing and training, and protect residents with practical solutions.
PRIORITIES
PRIORITY 1
Community Communication & Scam Prevention
An informed community is a safer community
Continue proactive outreach that informs residents about scams targeting pensions, savings, and dignity — with clear steps families can use immediately.
PRIORITY 2
Personal Connection & Community Trust
A sheriff who listens and shows up
Sheriff Hammonds will continue meeting with families across Beaufort County so residents know their sheriff is present, accountable, and working to protect God-given rights.
PRIORITY 3
Staffing, Training, Retention
Keep good deputies — keep service strong
Improve retention through competitive pay advocacy, leadership development, and the “whole person” approach supporting mental and physical health.
PRIORITY 4
Smart Spending & Better Facilities
Reduce costs without cutting safety
Reduce budget strain through careful capital purchasing and upfitting strategy, while improving the main office entrance for accessibility and a better public-facing environment.
PRIORITY 5
Detention Operations & Future Planning
Face operational limitations honestly
Facilitate conversations with county commissioners about the future of detention operations — with realistic planning, not wishful thinking.
LONG-TERM INITIATIVE
School Emergency Communications
No-delay communications for every school
Advocate funding to keep emergency radio communications functional for schools not publicly funded by BCS when the current platform reaches end-of-support in the 2025–26 window.
Municipal Coverage Reality
Fast, safe response — even when towns are short-staffed
Continue supporting communities when municipal departments struggle to maintain 24-hour coverage, while advocating for leadership and scheduling aligned to real call demand.
