Lexington County Sheriff's Department

On March 13, 2025, the Lexington County Sheriff's Foundation proudly hosted its Annual Awards Banquet, celebrating the outstanding dedication and service of the men and women of the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department. Read more >> https://lnkd.in/ef_uEGsg

What a happy Friday for these four! ?? Join us in congratulating deputies Bell, Garrett, McDonald and Spong for graduating from the SC Criminal Justice Academy this morning ?? Deputy Spong was also awarded the Director’s Physical Fitness Award.

Dominion Energy Donates New Search and Rescue Equipment to Support Lexington County Sheriff’s Department LEXINGTON, S.C. — A grant from the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation will provide potentially life-saving equipment to support search efforts by the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department along Lake Murray. Dominion Energy South Carolina President Keller Kissam presented Sheriff Jay Koon with two new underwater sonar devices during a March 11 ceremony at Bundrick Island. In 2024, Dominion Energy provided a $16,000 grant to the Lexington County Sheriff's Foundation to purchase the new equipment. The handheld sonar devices emit sonic pulses up to 165 feet to quickly scan a large body of water during emergency search and recovery operations, allowing greater visibility even in murky conditions. “We are grateful to Dominion Energy for making such an important donation to a local law enforcement partner,” Koon said. “The underwater sonar devices will be valuable tools as we work to keep the water and shoreline of Lake Murray safe for our community to enjoy. Strong relationships between public safety and the private sector make Lexington County special.” In partnership with Dominion Energy, sheriff’s department marine personnel patrol Lake Murray year-round and respond to emergencies on and around the 50,000-acre lake. “The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department works tirelessly each day to serve and protect visitors and residents out on Lake Murray,” Kissam said. “We value our partnership with them, and we’re proud to support their work by donating this advanced technology which can act as their eyes underwater during an emergency.”

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY! ?? We're celebrating all the women in LCSD who work hard everyday to serve and protect those in Lexington County. Help us tell them how much we appreciate them!

Women now represent 13.8% of law enforcement officers across the country, making significant contributions to both the profession and the communities they serve. As we approach International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, it is crucial to not only highlight this progress but also strive to increase these numbers. Read more >> https://lnkd.in/eYWwy-Sa

Great things come in threes ?? Congratulations to detention deputies Reeder, Fassett and Sparre for graduating from the SC Criminal Justice Academy this morning.

In Lexington County, law enforcement careers don’t always start with a traditional path. Take Sgt. Kaaren Miller, for example. Before she joined the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, she was a musician with degrees in music and a resume filled with diverse jobs. It wasn’t until a friend introduced her to law enforcement through a ride-along that everything clicked. Read more >> https://lnkd.in/eBtvbKz7

In observance of Presidents Day, our administrative offices are closed today, Monday, Feb. 17. We will resume normal business hours tomorrow. In case of an emergency, please call 9-1-1.

Join us in celebrating deputy Criminger on this fantastic Friday ?? He graduated from the SC Criminal Justice Academy this morning. Let’s give him a round of applause and a warm welcome into the LCSD family. ??

Lexington County Sheriff’s Department announces promotions, transfers LEXINGTON, S.C. – Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon is pleased to announce the following promotions and transfers. Read more >> https://lnkd.in/eHvpWF6N