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Braylon Ryan

Greenwood,SC

Summary

Dynamic Deputy Sheriff with a proven track record at Greenwood County Sheriff's Office, excelling in criminal investigations and proactive drug enforcement operations. Demonstrated integrity and critical thinking by successfully initiating 27 drug-related cases, collaborating with agencies, and ensuring compliance with search and seizure laws, leading to significant arrests and improved community safety.

Overview

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year of professional experience

Work History

Deputy Sheriff

Greenwood County Sheriffs Office
Greenwood, SC
04.2025 - Current

Proactively initiated 27 drug-related cases since October 2025 through surveillance, traffic enforcement, and investigative stops.

  • Assessed potentially dangerous situations quickly; employed de-escalation techniques when needed to maintain peace.
  • Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies for joint operations, resulting in improved efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Testified effectively in court, presenting clear evidence that contributed to successful case outcomes.
  • Conducted thorough investigations that led to the successful prosecution of numerous offenders.
  • Organized criminal documents such as logs, records, reports, and agendas to streamline processing and improve traceability.
  • Conducted detailed interviews with victims, witnesses, and suspects, gathering crucial information for case investigation
  • Participated in a narcotics surveillance operation at a motel known for illicit drug activity, leading to a lawful traffic stop based on a traffic violation. Assisted in detaining multiple occupants after obtaining voluntary consent to search the vehicle. Recovered methamphetamine from both the vehicle and a passenger, conducted custodial searches, and ensured proper Miranda advisements. The investigation resulted in the arrest of two individuals for trafficking methamphetamine and the safe transport of an arrestee to the Greenwood County Detention Center in compliance with departmental policy. The traffic stop led to a search warrant at the motel, where we later learned employees of the motel were housing a large amount of narcotics on the property. All together, we were able to seize 370 grams of methamphetamine.
  • Monitored surveillance systems to detect suspicious activity and prevent crime.
  • Served warrants efficiently while maintaining strict adherence to legal guidelines and procedures.
  • apprehended multiple violent offenders shortly after the crime or before the crime

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sports Management

Coastal Carolina University
Conway, South Carolina, SC
12-2023

Skills

  • Criminal investigation
  • Physical fitness
  • Crime investigation
  • Integrity and ethics
  • Narcotics surveillance and interdiction
  • Proactive drug enforcement operations
  • Controlled substance identification
  • Search and seizure law compliance
  • Critical thinking
  • Multitasking

Certification

Law enforcement certification earned at the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy.

criminal interdiction certification

Timeline

Deputy Sheriff

Greenwood County Sheriffs Office
04.2025 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Sports Management

Coastal Carolina University