My pledge to you, I will serve with integrity, never do anything to compromise or discredit myself, the office of sheriff or the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office,” Ritchie said.

Victims and family members affected by violent crimes often have to wait for justice, not just in court, but in simply bringing the offender back to South Carolina to face charges.

New sheriff Carl Ritchie leans on community ties as he makes changes in the Charleston County Sheriff's Office.