Shane Guthrie
For Sheriff
A Sheriff For All People
MEET SHANE
GUTHRIE
Born and raised in Carteret County, Shane Guthrie has 34 years of experience as a dedicated Law Enforcement Officer, now retired but still working part-time with Pitt County Sheriff's Office. Shane has a passion for serving the community and will continue helping people in need, at any time. Shane is committed to upholding justice and ensuring the safety of all residents. Shane is currently a Licensed Insurance Agent Producer with Willis Insurance Agency, located in Morehead City. Shane is still a Sworn Sheriff Deputy with Pitt County Sheriff's Office
Focus & Values:
Focused on integrity, transparency, and accountability.
I will Lead the Sheriff's Office by Faith and Enforce the Laws with Compassion.
Certifications and Awards:
North Carolina Sheriff's Education and Training Standards Commission
- Advance Law Enforcement Certificate
- Advance Service Award
- Life Saving Metal - Pitt County Sheriff's Office
- Certified Law Enforcement Instructor
Positions held throughout his 30 plus year career:
- Retired Sergeant - Patrol
- Major Crimes Detective
- Human Trafficking Detective
- Domestic Violence Investigator
- Sheriff Traffic Accident Reduction Unit
- Highway Drug Interdiction
- Civil Enforcement Deputy (Part-Time last 4 Years)
- Child Support Deputy
- Patrol Deputy Sheriff
- Detention Officer
- Senior Patrolman (Beaufort Police Department)
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A Sheriff with Honesty, Integrity, and Loyalty to All People of Carteret County.
Shane will Lead by Faith and Enforce the Laws with Compassion
Vision for the Office of Sheriff in Carteret County
-Promote Professionalism within the Office of the Sheriff to better serve the public
-Increase Transparency
-Implement a Domestic Violence Prevention Unit.
This will bring accountability to abusers and offer more services to end the abuse through education.
-Partner closely with our County Police Departments on Special Cases, Needs, or Situations.
- Partner with Federal and State Law Enforcement, with Dually Sworn Deputies to work directly with those Federal and State Partners.
-Provide advanced Law Enforcement Training for Deputies and Detention Officers
-File for Federal Grants to pay for advanced operating systems, equipment, and services with recovery efforts.
-Initiatives to save taxpayers money.
-Initiate a Sheriff Youth Mentorship Summer Camp Program
-Implement a Citizens Academy
-Implement a Teen Citizens Academy
-Implement Senior Citizens Wellfare Checks on a Regular Schedule
-Expand the Electronic Monitoring Program and incorporate with
Service Providers
--> This will Reduce Recidivism and Save our citizens Experiencing Active Substance Use.
-Offer support services for recovering people who need accountability with their Growth and Healing.
- The goal is to save lives and equip with the tools to re-enter society drug free.
-Tackle Homelessness in our county by working with Service Providers.
-We can help to save and heal our family members, friends, and neighbors.
Vision Statement
To build a safer, stronger, and more united community by fostering trust, ensuring fairness, and upholding the highest standards of professionalism in law enforcement. My vision is a Sheriff's Office that works openly with residents, supports its deputies with modern training and resources, and remains committed to protecting the rights and wellbeing of every individual we serve.
