Doug Seifert

Criminal Justice / Public Safety Increasing safety checkpoints aimed at impaired driving, license violations, and seat belt compliance. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Making sure drug enforcement is part of a larger public-safety strategy, not a talking point. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Strengthening recruiting efforts across the Southeast. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Working with local agencies and the South Carolina Highway Patrol on more frequent targeted enforcement efforts. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Recruiting and retaining experienced deputies who can support specialized enforcement efforts. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Stronger communication through Everbridge, social media, and neighborhood-based updates. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Using enforcement strategically where drug activity is driving violence, theft, and neighborhood disruption. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Supporting coordinated investigations with partner agencies when larger trafficking networks are involved. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Strengthening targeted enforcement against violent offenders. Criminal Justice / Public Safety An online reporting and live-support option for residents who prefer to reach out digitally. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Expanding the Sheriff’s Office’s ability to focus resources where violent crime is driving fear and harm. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Supporting a professional culture that helps deputies succeed and stay. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Creating a dedicated Traffic Enforcement Team focused on the county’s most pressing road-safety issues. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Building community trust so residents are more willing to report crime and cooperate in investigations. Criminal Justice / Public Safety A dedicated fraud response phone line and online chat for residents dealing with suspicious calls, texts, or emails. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Regular town halls and community listening sessions across Beaufort County. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Focusing on retention so experienced deputies build careers here, not just start here.