A Sheriff You Can Trust
More important than any accomplishment that can simply be listed on paper, successful leadership is often determined by whether or not the individual has the trust, respect, and confidence of the people whom he leads. Wayne Byrd is a man you can trust in the community, a man you can trust in your personal dealings, and a man you can trust as Darlington County Sheriff.
Wayne Byrd…
- Will tell you what he believes, not what he thinks you want to hear.
- Believes in straight talk and plain English. His word is his bond.
- Has never been afraid to admit making a mistake, learning from it, and moving forward.
- Would rather say, “I don’t know,” than try and fool people with a lot of hot air.
Professional Accomplishments Timeline
- 1984 – Graduated Cheraw High School
- 1987 – Police Officer, Town of Society Hill
- 1988 – Associate Degree, CMTC
- 1989 – Honor Graduate, South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
- 1989 – Police Officer, Darlington Police Department
- 1989 – 2nd South Carolina D.A.R.E. School
- 1990 – At-Scene Traffic Collision Investigation
- 1992 – Basic Jail Training
- 1993 – Basic Police Instructor
- 1993 - RADAR Instructor
- 1994 – Firearms Instructor
- 1995 – Mid-Level Management
- 1996 – OC (Pepper Spray) Instructor
- 1997 – Heckler & Koch Armorer
- 1997 – Selective Traffic Enforcement Management
- 1998 – Glock Armorer
- 1999 – Driving Instructor
- 2002 – Field Training Officer Instructor
- 2003 – Field Training Officer Management
- 2003 – Taser Instructor
- 2006 – Executive Leadership Institute
- 2007 – Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, AIU
