Sheriff P. J. Tanner
"Three days after my 21st birthday, I joined the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office. There has never been a question in my mind about what I wanted to do. I feel the same pride and resolve and enthusiasm today about serving as a law enforcement officer as I did then. As I have continued to gain a broader scope of experience, I have become even more committed to serving Beaufort County as Sheriff."
THE SHERIFF'S CREED:
"I believe in equal rights, equal justice, and equal opportunity for all regardless of race, creed, sex, age, physical disability or political affiliation."
PERSONAL INFORMATION:
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Life-long resident of Beaufort County
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Home: Bluffton, South Carolina
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Married to Angela McCall of Greer, South Carolina - Magistrate Judge/Attorney
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Political Affiliation: Republican
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Graduated from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy (1981)
SERVICE TRACK:
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1981 to 1994: Beaufort County Sheriff's ◦Uniform Patrol Division
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Patrol Supervisor
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Boat Patrol Officer
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Law Enforcement Instructor
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Court Liaison Officer
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Criminal Investigator
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Internal Affairs Officer
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Former SWAT Team Leader
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Former Drug Task Force Commander
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Former Southern Division Commander
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1995 to 1998: South Carolina Department of Public Safety ◦South Carolina Bureau of Protective Services Investigator for Executive Legislative, Judicial and Administrative Branches of South Carolina State Government
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South Carolina Department of Public Safety State Highway Patrol Special Weapons and Reaction Team
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South Carolina State Transport Police Drug Enforcement Liaison
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Member of Statewide Special Traffic Alcohol and Radar Team, specializing in enforcement of Federal Commercial Motor Vehicle Regulations through certification by the United States Department of Transportation
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Liaison for and member of the Environmental Protection and Enforcement coordinating sub-committee for the United States Attorney's Office
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1998
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Elected as Sheriff of Beaufort County
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1999 - 2003:
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First 4 year Term
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2002
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Re-Elected
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2003 - 2007:
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Second 4 year Term
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2006
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Re-Elected
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2007 - 2011:
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Third 4 year Term
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2010
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Re-Elected
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2011 - 2015:
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Fourth 4 Year Term
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2014:
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Re-Elected
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2015 - 2019:
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Fifth 4 year Term
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ACTIVE INVOLVEMENT:
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South Carolina Sheriff's Association
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National Sheriff's Association
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South Carolina Law Enforcement Officer's Association
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Beaufort County Republican Party
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Beaufort Area Republican Club
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Sun City Republican Club
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Bluffton Republican Club
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Hilton Head Island Republican Club
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Beaufort Federation of Republican Men
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Former Member Corporate Board of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Low Country
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Former Member South Carolina Law Enforcement
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Training Council
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Beaufort County Transportation Advisory Group
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(TCL) Criminal Justice Advisory Committee
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Elected 2006-2007 District #4 Representative South Carolina Sheriff's Association - Board of Directors
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Legislative Committee for South Carolina Sheriff's Association
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Elected 2010-2011 President of the South Carolina Sheriff's Association
AWARDS AND COMMENDATIONS:
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Children's Health, Safety and Environmental Awareness - International Children's Empowerment Award (2000)
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Special Recognition of Exemplary Support to the United States Marshals Service (2001)
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U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration - Support of Narcotic Law Enforcement (2001)
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Beaufort Jasper Academy for Career Excellence - Business Partner of the Year (2005)
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Special Appreciation of Support - FBI/NAA South Carolina Chapter (2008)
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First Army Division East - Outstanding Support to Command's Critical Training "Warriors Training Warriors" (2008)
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Leadership Award - Sun City Hilton Head Safety and Service (2009)
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The Keepers of the Flame Award - NAACP Hilton Head Island/Bluffton Branch (2009)
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Beaufort County Council Commends: Professionalism, Expertise and Leadership of Service (2009)
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Diamond Pharmacy Services Excellence Award (2009)
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The Men and Women of the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office - "Part of Your Team" (2009)
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South Carolina Sheriffs' Association - South Carolina Sheriff of the Year (2009)
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Appointed Special Deputy United States Marshal for South Carolina (2010)
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Partnership for Public Safety Nominee 2011 (from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement)
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South Carolina Republican Party Local Government Award (2011)
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Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse (CODA) Certificate of Appreciation (2014)
