BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Sheriff Duane Lewis announced that Lt. Annie Jackson has been promoted to Captain of Community Outreach. “Having Captain Jackson be part of my leadership team is a great fit. Captain Jackson is someone who knows what we are doing and gets it done & always has a smile on her face.”
Captain Jackson is a 1986 graduate of Cross High School. She earned an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Trident Technical College in 1997, is a 1998 graduate of the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy and was awarded a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Strayer University in 2007, where she graduated with honors (Cum Laude).
In 2016, Captain Jackson completed the Federal Bureau of Investigation Command College and has numerous certifications, to include Hostage Negotiations, Traffic Safety Officer and as an Internal Affairs Investigator. Captain Jackson is also qualified as an Expert Witness in the field of Drug Investigation in Federal Court.
In 1997 Captain Jackson began her Law Enforcement career with the Holly Hill Police Department where she worked as a patrol officer and worked in the schools. Her tenure at Holly Hill Police Department ended in 2000 when she joined the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office. Captain Jackson’s career includes assignments to the Drug Enforcement Unit and as the Sergeant and Lieutenant of the Selective Enforcement Team, and the Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic (HEAT) unit.
In 2015 Sheriff Lewis selected, then Lt. Jackson, to supervise the Community Action Team. Lt. Jackson continued to make great strides in “bridging the gap between law enforcement and the community.” And on May 4th 2016, Captain Jackson’s hard work and dedication were recognized when Sheriff Lewis promoted her to Captain. In Captain Jackson’s new role, she will oversee the Community Relations Division of the Sheriff’s Office to include supervising our Community Action Team and our School Resource Officer Program.
Captain Jackson stated, “It gives me great pride to be able to work for the citizens of Berkeley County. While I loved the duties I had as a lieutenant, being captain over an additional function while still being able to engage the youth is a true blessing”.
Captain Jackson is a lifelong citizen of Berkeley County. Captain Jackson is the Vice President of the Palmetto State Law Enforcement Officers Association and a member of The Fraternal Order of Police. She is married to Victor Jackson and they are the proud parents of two children and a beautiful grandson.
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