Chandler Named S.C. Training Officer of the Year

The South Carolina Training Officers Association has named Sgt. John Chandler of the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office South Carolina Training Officer of the Year.

Sgt. Chandler has worked with the Sheriff’s Office for 16 years and served as an adjunct training
instructor for many years prior to being promoted to Training Sergeant in October 2012. Before his promotion, while still engaged in his regular duties, Sgt. Chandler assisted as Firearms Instructor, Patrol Rifle Instructor and Taser Instructor.   He was previously awarded the Medal of Valor from the Belton Police Department and he received the Medal of Valor again from the Sheriff’s Office in December 2011.  He serves his fellow officers as a member of the peer group that helps officers cope with their experiences, if they have been in an officer-involved shooting; and, he serves his community by volunteering as the Sheriff’s Office
representative on the Anderson County Drug Court.  

Sgt. Chandler is committed to making officers better and safer by teaching new techniques to other departments, teaching new Reserve officer classes, and extending instruction to the Sheriff’s Explorer Post. He commits his talents and sacrifices his personal time to make sure that all officers have the best possible training.