Supporting the men and women of the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office since 2018.
The Sheriff’s Foundation was formed to support the mission and goals of the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office and its employees. The Sheriff’s Foundation recently purchased a yellow lab for the department. This yellow lab was named “Thor” by Cam Hendrix, a fifth grade student at Westminster Elementary School, through a contest sponsored by the Sheriff’s Foundation. Thor has been trained as an explosives dog. Oconee County Sheriff’s Office previous explosives dog had retired leaving the department without. As of August 21, 2019 Thor is a sworn deputy with the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office.
Community Policing is at the heart of all we do. Establishing relationships and building partnerships allows us to be more effective. If you are unable to financially give, we understand. This is simply a way for our citizens who wish to further show their appreciation and support.