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News Flash

Posted on: September 18, 2023

Teen Charged with Impersonating a Police Officer

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YORK COUNTY, SC – A York County teenager is now in the custody of the Department of Juvenile Justice after being charged with impersonating a police officer. The 17-year-old male was stopped by York County Sheriff’s Deputies early Sund...

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Sheriff's Office Press Releases
Posted on: September 5, 2023

YCSO Investigator Earns Top Student Award

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YORK COUNTY, SC – For the first time in the 12-year history of the KDI Basic Dignitary Protection Course, a YCSO student is the first team leader to also receive the Top Student award. Sheriff Kevin Tolson and KDI, an international security consulting and...

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Sheriff's Office Press Releases
Posted on: September 5, 2023

CALEA Public Comment Portal

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YORK COUNTY, SC - The York County Sheriff's Office has been accredited by The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement  (CALEA) since 2008. In 2022, after a rigorous assessment of agency policy and procedures, the York County Sheriff’s Off...

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Sheriff's Office Press Releases
Posted on: September 1, 2023

July & August 2023 Awards, Commendations and Anniversaries

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July & August 2023 Awards, Commendations and Anniversaries

Commendation - Sergeant Christopher Doty

Between a span of three days in late June of 2023, Sergeant Doty dealt with a fraud situation where the damage done to the victim was extensive....

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Sheriff's Office Press Releases
Posted on: August 7, 2023

Seven YCSO Detention Officers Earn National Certification

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YORK COUNTY, SC – Seven York County Sheriff’s Office Detention Officers have earned certification as nationally recognized jail officers. On August 3, 2023, the seven officers were honored by Sheriff Kevin Tolson, Major Fred Moore, and...

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Sheriff's Office Press Releases