Deputy Recognized by Sheriffs’ Association
Darlington County Deputy Sheriff Justin Taylor was recently named Deputy of the Year by the South Carolina Sheriffs’ Association.
On September 12, 2017, Deputy Justin Taylor, went above and beyond the call of duty when he responded to a call for service of a gunshot victim fighting for his life. Deputy Taylor, a certified paramedic, quickly rendered medical assistance to stop the bleeding until EMS arrived. His quick action saved the life of the victim.
On January 2, 2018, following a major one-car vehicle collision with multiple fatalities, Deputy Justin Taylor began resuscitating and providing medical assistance to small children struggling to live. As the collision scene became turbulent, Deputy Taylor was observed personally carrying wounded and injured children to the ambulances for immediate medical attention. Once the collision scene was managed and immediate life-saving steps were rendered, Deputy Taylor assisted the county EMS by driving an ambulance to the hospital while EMS personnel were providing care to a child.
“Deputy Taylor’s actions showed the willingness to preserve, defend and protect human life at every cost,” stated Sheriff Tony Chavis. “During both events, Deputy Taylor’s actions embodied the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office core values of Integrity, Accountability and Selfless Service.”
Deputy Taylor was sworn-in by Sheriff Tony Chavis in 2017 and completed the South Carolina Criminal
Justice Academy in January.
Further, Sheriff Tony Chavis was elected to the Board of Directors for the Sheriffs’ Association as the District Three Representative. “I am honored and humbled by the support and confidence of the Sheriffs of District Three,” stated Sheriff Tony Chavis.