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Lexington County Sheriff's Department company history timeline

1806

The first recorded Sheriff of Lexington County was Thomas Herbert who was appointed to the office in 1806.

1933

1933 Town voted to buy Police Officer's uniform and allow the Officer to pay back the Town in 5 monthly payments.

1940

Most jails and courthouses were constructed and located on Main Street in Lexington including the old courthouse and jail located at 139 East Main Street which was built in 1940.

1947

1947 Town voted to buy V-8 Ford for Police Department to be equipped as needed.

1966

1966 Police Officers required to attend Law Enforcement Division Schools unless excused by Police Committee.

1974

The Lexington County Fire Service was established in 1974 by County Council to provide fire protection to all residents of Lexington County.

1995

1995 Bike Patrol initiated.

1998

1998 "Ice" the department's first canine officer was deployed for narcotics detection.

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