Awards & Recognitions

  • 2023 – S.C. Sheriff’s Association Deputy of the Year Chief Kenny Kinsey
  • 2023 – Rotary Club of Orangeburg (Morning) Service Above Self Award – Deputy Zachariah Parham
  • 2022 - Rotary Club of Orangeburg (Morning) Service Above Self Award – Special Operations Deputy Kyle Hardison
  • 2021 – September Character Employee of the Month – Dep. Clifford Goodwin (Respect)
  • 2019 - Rotary Club of Orangeburg (Morning) Service Above Self Award – Inv. Allen Culpepper
  • 2019 – February Character Employee of the Month – Sheriff Leroy Ravenell (Justice)
  • 2018 - Rotary Club of Orangeburg (Morning) Service Above Self Award – Inv. Andy Hayes
  • 2017 - Rotary Club of Orangeburg (Morning) Service Above Self Award – Sgt. Kendrick McCullum
  • 2017 – Claflin University Highest GPA award, continuing education in Criminal Justice – Dep. Jamie Kennerly
  • 2017 – S.C. Sheriff’s Association Medal of Valor – Dep. CJ Quinlan
  • 2016/2017 – Hunter-Kinard-Tyler Appreciation Award – Dep. Keith Parks
  • 2016 – OCSO Investigator of the Year – Marty Carrigg, Rob Boyne
  • 2015 - 40/8 Palmetto Grande Voiture’s South Carolina Law Enforcement Cadet of the Year – Dep. CJ Quinlan
  • 2014 September Character Employee of the Month - Deputy Janissa Rickenbacker (Citizenship)
  • 2014 August Character Employee of the Month - Deputy Clifford Goodwin (Respect)
  • 2014 Rotary Club of Orangeburg (Morning) Service Above Self Award - Deputy Cynnamon Morant
  • 2014 National Sheriffs’ Association Certificate of Merit - Lieutenant Frederick Evans (Reserve Deputy)
  • 2013 October Character Employee of the Month and Citizen of the Month - Lovell Brothers (Fairness)
  • 2013 September Character Employee of the Month - Deputy Kelvin Mack (Courage)
  • 2013 SC Sheriff’s Association Sheriff of the Year - Sheriff Leroy Ravenell
  • 2013 S.C.A.S.R.O. School Resource Officer of the Year (Low Country Region) - Deputy Cynnamon Morant
  • 2013 S.C. D.A.R.E. 22 years of teaching the D.A.R.E. program - Deputy Rusty Williams
  • 2013 S.C. D.A.R.E. Outstanding Service to D.A.R.E. - Sergeant Tommy Stroman
  • 2013 Rotary Club of Orangeburg (Morning) Service Above Self Award - Investigator Everett Culpepper
  • 2013 National Sheriffs’ Association Medal of Merit - Lieutenant Randy Culler
  • 2012 December Character Employee of the Month - Naseema Moore (Generosity)
  • 2012 October Character Employee Honorees for the Month - Sheriff’s Office Communications Specialists (Courtesy)
  • 2012 SC Law Enforcement Officers’ Foundation District 1 Finalist - Officer of the Year: Investigator Ryan Harter
  • 2012 SC Law Enforcement Officers’ Foundation District 1 Finalist - Citizens of the Year: Marty Wilson and Jason Creech
  • 2012 S.C.A.S.R.O. Law Enforcement Administrator of the Year - Major Kenny Kinsey
  • 2012 May Character Employee of the Month - Karen O. Glover (Diligence)
  • 2012 Rotary of Orangeburg Service Above Self - Investigator Johnny Thrower
  • 2011 Rotary of Orangeburg Service Above Self - Investigator Ryan Harter
  • 2011 Sheriff Leroy Ravenell - The Healing Species Warrior of the Year - 
  • 2011 Sheriff Leroy Ravenell - December 2011 Character Employee of the Month (Leadership)
  • 2011 Palmetto Bluefish Tournament - Agency Champion
  • 2011 S.C. D.A.R.E. - Agency of the Year
  • 2011 S.C.A.S.R.O. Law Enforcement Administrator of the Year - Sheriff Leroy Ravenell
  • 2011 National Sheriffs Association - Crime Victims Services Award
  • 2011 S.C.S.U. P.D. 1st Annual Law Enforcement Expo - 1st Place Best in Show Law Enforcement Vehicle
  • 2010 Rotary of Orangeburg Service Above Self Award - Deputy Leonard Cain
  • 2009 Lowcountry Bluefish Tournament - Agency Champion
  • 2007 Orangeburg Department of Public Safety Tactical Team Competition - 3rd Place
  • 2007/2008 S.C. D.A.R.E. Association Car Show - 3rd Place patrol Vehicle
  • 2007/2008 S.C. D.A.R.E. Association Car Show - 3rd Place D.A.R.E. Vehicle
  • 2005 Buck-A-Cup Easter Seals Benefit - 3rd Place Unmarked Vehicle
  • 2005 Buck-A-Cup Easter Seals Benefit - 2nd Place Special Purpose Unit Vehicle
  • 2005 Buck-A-Cup Easter Seals Benefit - 1st Place People’s Choice
  • 2003 Orangeburg County Youth Day - 3rd Place
  • 1997 Buck-A-Cup Law Enforcement Benefit - Basketball Tournament Winner