The goal of the Criminal Investigations Division of the Oconee County Sheriff's Office is to be the voice for the victims of crime and seek justice for them.  CID works continuously to build partnerships with citizens and businesses of Oconee County as well as other law enforcement agencies (local, state and federal) in hopes to provide a safer environment for future generations. 

Our mission is to treat victims with dignity and respect, provide support throughout the criminal justice proceedings, and help provide resources and education for those who have experience grief, domestic violence or a loss of a loved one. Our hope for those we serve is for them to lead a more independent and fulfilling life.  We also support our community with the Project Lifesaver program, as well as partner with local orgnizations that help support victims of domestic abuse, as well as child abuse and neglect.

Student safety while in school is one of the top priorities of the Oconee County Sheriff's Office.  Each public school in the School District of Oconee County has a dedicated School Resource Officer in the school throughout the academic year.  School Resource Officers receive specialized training on a wide variety of topics that are specific to the school environment.  A group of School Resource Officers are additionally certified to teach the Law Enforcement Against Drugs (LEAD) curriculum, which is presented in each 5th grade classroom each academic year!

The responsibility of the Sex Offender Registrar is to maintain the information on the Sex Offender Registry for Oconee County.  The duties include in person registrations, address verifications, maintaining files, updating the computer systems used for storing their information, fingerprints and palm prints, pictures, signing warrants for those out of compliance and court.  A NCIC Certification is also required, along with communicating with other departments in SC and other states when sex offenders move jurisdictions.