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

Chief Deputy Travis Harper was born in High Point, NC and raised in Trinity, NC. He graduated from Trinity High School in 1989 and
graduated from Davidson Community College in 1991 with an associate's degree in Criminal Justice. 

Chief Deputy Harper followed in his father's footsteps and joined the NC State Highway Patrol in 1993. He graduated from the 90th Basic Patrol School in September 1993 and was stationed in Hoke County. 

Chief Deputy Harper met his beautiful wife, Lisa, in Hoke County and transferred to Scotland County in 1996 where they
raised their two daughters. 

Chief Deputy Harper was promoted to Sergeant in 2009 and stationed in Charlotte. He transferred back to Scotland County in late 2009 and remained here until 2014. In July 2014, he was promoted to  First Sergeant and stationed in Lexington, NC and remained there until his retirement on August 1, 2020. Travis enjoys spending time with his family and close friends. 

Chief Deputy Harper supervises all employees at the Scotland County Sheriff's Office. 

Captain Harper brings 30 years of credited law enforcement experience to the Scotland County Sheriff's Office

 ☎️ (910)-276-3385

☎️ (910)-277-3129

 sharper@scotlandcounty.org