Departments

Special Services Division

The School Resource Office (SRO) Program has sworn deputies assigned to schools within Florence County acting as a liaison between the Sheriffs Office, the school, and the community, gathering intelligence on gang activity, burglaries, juvenile crime, etc. They also enforce state laws and County Ordinances while at schools and related functions throughout the community. Officers also assist other divisions within the Sheriffs Office. The Explorer Camp and BLAST Camp also provide youth with insight into law enforcement while participating in an educational camp. As a part of the Special Services Division, the Courtroom Division, supervised by a Lieutenant and Sergeant, provides courtroom security to protect the lives and welfare of county judges, staff, jurors, and the general public while in court sessions.