"The achievement represents many, many hours of in-service training and education beyond high," said Sheriff Wes Tripp. "It shows his dedication to his profession and it speaks volumes for his determination to continue his education."
Scott has been employed with the sheriff's office since 2003, beginning as a detention officer and then becoming a deputy sheriff and detective.
He currently serves as a lieutenant in the civil division.
He was awarded an intermediate professional certificate in December of 2013.
Scott recently graduated in May from North Carolina Wesleyan College with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in criminal justice at East Carolina University.
