Sheriff Steven A. Hall and Major Clayton Safford
Sheriff Steven A. Hall congratulated St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office deputies last week upon their recent hard-earned promotions within the agency.
Lt. Clayton Safford was promoted to Major and Assistant Sheriff of the agency, effective Nov. 14, 2022.
Lt. Richard Russell was promoted to Captain, effective Dec. 6, 2022, as is also the Acting Commander of the Special Operations Division.
Sgt. Scott Ruest was promoted to Lieutenant, effective Dec. 6, 2022.
Deputy First Class Shawn Shelko was promoted to Corporal on Nov. 4, 2022.
Deputy First Class Tyler Payne was promoted to Corporal on Sept. 29, 2022.
Sheriff Steven A. Hall and Major Clayton Safford
Sheriff Hall and Capt. Richard Russell
Sheriff Hall and Cpl. Tyler Payne
Sheriff Hall and Cpl. Shawn Shelko
Sheriff Hall and Lt. Scott Ruest
