Commend/COMPLAINT

Compliments

If you would like to commend an employee or deputy, please include the employee’s name, what happened and the notable act.  Your compliment will be forwarded to the Sheriff, the employee and their supervisor. Thank you in advance for taking the time to recognize them.

Complaints

The Sheriff’s Office is accountable for the official acts of employees. We acknowledge this responsibility through a system of investigative and disciplinary procedures to correct the deputy or employee when improper conduct is evident and protect the employee who performs in a legal and appropriate manner. 

If you were treated improperly or unfairly, we encourage you to come forward as soon as practical after the incident. Memories fade with time and a more accurate outcome is likely if we can begin our investigation right away.  You can make an anonymous complaint, however, without your name and contact information, we cannot let you know the outcome.

If you do not want to lodge a formal complaint, you may talk to the deputy or employee’s supervisor about your concerns. If the supervisor does not resolve the complaint to your satisfaction, you can still lodge a formal complaint.

To make a formal complaint:

· Email us at sheriffrussell@hamptoncountysc.org or write us and mail your letter to Hampton County Sheriff's Office 411 Cemetery Road Varnville, SC 29944. 

· All reports undergo a thorough review to ensure a complete and accurate investigation. 

 
 The Sheriff’s Office is accountable for the official acts of employees. We acknowledge this responsibility through a system of investigative and disciplinary procedures to correct the deputy or employee when improper conduct is evident and protect the employee who performs in a legal and appropriate manner. 

If you were treated improperly or unfairly, we encourage you to come forward as soon as practical after the incident. Memories fade with time and a more accurate outcome is likely if we can begin our investigation right away.  You can make an anonymous complaint, however, without your name and contact information, we cannot let you know the outcome.

If you do not want to lodge a formal complaint, you may talk to the deputy or employee’s supervisor about your concerns. If the supervisor doesn’t resolve the complaint to your satisfaction, you can still lodge a formal complaint.

To make a formal complaint:

• Email us at sheriff@hamptoncountysc.org or write us and mail your letter to Hampton County Sheriff's Office 411 Cemetery Rd Varnville, SC 29944. 
• All reports undergo a thorough review to ensure a complete and accurate investigation.