Gang Unit
The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office Gang Unit consists of one full-time gang investigator whose functions include: gang related investigations, suppression, intelligence gathering, training and inter-agency support.
The Gang Unit’s schedule varies depending on operational and mission requirements. The unit focuses on known and potential criminal street gangs, felony gang crimes committed by gang members and conducts extensive investigations into cases that remove the most violent gang offenders from our streets.
The Gang Unit was formed in July of 2007 and is funded through a federal grant. The Gang Unit works closely with the Lancaster County Metro Drug Task Force as well as the Gang Task Force with the South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division.
Since the implementation of the Gang Unit, numerous gangs have been identified throughout Lancaster County and aggressive suppression methods have been implemented to deter further growth of the gangs within Lancaster County.
The citizens of Lancaster County are strongly urged to report any suspected gang activity by calling 803-313-2142 or by sending any information to fthompson@lacoso.org.