Andrew Herring
Easley
Summary
Results-driven law enforcement professional with expertise in risk assessment and emergency response planning. Known for leading SWAT operations and managing specialized units, dedicated to improving public safety through strategic interventions.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Sheriff
Greenville County Sheriff's Office
Greenville
03.2014 - Current
- Conducted over 300 violent fugitive arrests.
- Conducted 1000's of investigations to include no less than 30 Homicides.
- Conducted undercover operations to gather intelligence, leading to successful interventions in drug trafficking activities.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement agencies for coordinated drug enforcement efforts.
- Utilized surveillance technology to monitor suspect activities, resulting in the collection of crucial evidence for ongoing investigations.
- Analyzed evidence and prepared detailed reports for legal proceedings and case management.
- Oversaw uniform patrol deputies, ensuring effective law enforcement operations and later managed specialized warrants unit of 10 deputies, enhancing operational effectiveness.
- SWAT Team Operator 2017-Present
- SWAT Team Leader 2025-Present
Education
Associate of Arts - Sociology
Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC05-2013
Skills
- Risk assessment
- Master Breacher (Explosives/Manual/Mechanical/Ballistic/Hydraulic)
- Incident response
- Emergency response planning
- Public event security
- Surveillance
- De-escalation techniques
- Interview and Interrogation
Certification
- South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy Basic Law Enforcement
- Field Training Officer
- Clandestine Laboratory Tech
- Krave Maga Instructor 2016-2024
- Select Fire Course (Automatic-Weapons)
- SWAT Basic School
- Fugitive Mission Planning and Cellular Investigative Techniques
- Child and Infant Death Investigation
- Specific Skills Instructor
- Homicide Investigation and Crime Scene Management
- Body Language and High Risk Incidents
- Mechanical, Thermal, Power Tool and Ballistic Breaching - TEES
- Prevention of and Response to Suicide Bombing Incidents
- Tactical Explosive Breacher Certification - FETT USA
- Post Blast Investigation Training Course - ATF
- FEMA - National Incident Management
- FEMA - Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
- FEMA - Initial Action Incident
Accomplishments
- Deputy of the Quarter 2020
- Sam Simmons Award 2020
- Medal of Valor 2020
- Billy Wilkins Award 2022
- Greenville Rotary Club Award 2022
- CID Investigator of the Year 2022
- Distinguished Service 2020 and 2022
Timeline
Deputy Sheriff
Greenville County Sheriff's Office
03.2014 - Current
Associate of Arts - Sociology
Coastal Carolina University