"The best leaders are humble enough to realize their victories depend upon their people."

Chief Deputy Darryl Ford was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, and graduated from West Charlotte High School in 1979. He attended Central Piedmont Community College, majoring in Criminal Justice, before entering the United States Marine Corps.

As a Military Police Officer, he was assigned to the Presidential Helicopter Unit in Quantico, Virginia. While home on leave, he earned the Purple Heart for Heroism after pursuing and detaining an armed suspect in Charlotte until police arrived.

After completing his military service in 1994, Chief Deputy Ford was accepted into the North Carolina Highway Patrol. He was assigned to Scotland County in 1997, serving with distinction until his retirement from the Highway Patrol in 2015.

In 2016, he joined the Scotland County Sheriff’s Office as a School Resource Officer. His leadership, professionalism, and commitment to community engagement led to his promotion to Captain in February 2023.

In May 2026, Ford was promoted to Chief Deputy, assuming the role of second in command under the Sheriff. In this executive position, he oversees agency operations, supports strategic planning, and provides command‑level leadership across divisions.

Chief Deputy Ford is married to his wife, Andrea Ford, and together they raised two children in Laurinburg. He remains deeply committed to developing community programs, strengthening partnerships, and advocating for elderly citizens throughout Scotland County.

Contact

dford@scotlandcounty.org