PRISON RAPE ELIMINATION ACT (PREA)-115.54 THIRD PARTY REPORTING
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office (BSCO) has a zero tolerance for all forms of sexual abuse and /or sexual harassment within the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office detention facilities. BCSO will immediately respond to allegations, fully investigate reported alleged incidents, pursue disciplinary action based upon the outcome of the investigations in accordance with the PREA standards, and refer for prosecution those who perpetrate prohibited conduct.

BEAUFORT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE PRISON RAPE ELIMINATION ACT (PREA) ANNUAL REPORT

HOW TO REPORT SEXUAL ABUSE AT THE BEAUFORT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Inmates are encouraged to report all allegations of sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment immediately by:

• Informing any BCSO employee or volunteer, including medical staff

• Contacting the PREA coordinator via an inmate grievance form

• Third Party – A friend, family member, etc., may report on behalf of an inmate by contacting the BCSO PREA Coordinator’s confidential mailbox where messages may be left anonymously at (252) 946-7113 Ext. 217.