Captain Allen Saltmarsh
Captain Saltmarsh began his law enforcement career in April 1978 with the Belton Police Department and started with the Greenville County
Sheriff’s Office in July 1982 working in the uniform patrol division. The following chart gives a brief outline of Captain Saltmarsh’s career
with the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office:
- Uniform Patrol Deputy 1982
- Master Deputy/Investigator, Vice & Narcotics 1985
- Master Deputy/Investigator, Violent Crimes 1987
- Sergeant, Field Operations 1995
- Sergeant, Center for Advanced Training 1997
- Lieutenant, Center for Advanced Training 1998
- Lieutenant, Field Operations 2000
- Lieutenant, Criminal Investigation Division 2001
- Captain, Selective Enforcement Division August 19, 2002
- Captain, Administrative Services Division in October 2002
Captain Saltmarsh was promoted to his current rank on August 19, 2002. Captain Saltmarsh was assigned to the Administrative Services
Division in October 2002 and was responsible for Public Affairs, Personnel/Recruitment, the Center for Advanced Training and Accreditation/Grants.
Further responsibilities included Safe Communities, Office of Professional Standards, Accounting and Payroll, Office of Emergency Management,
Supply and Property Control, E-911 and Crime Analysis.

Below are a few words from Sheriff Steve Loftis,
"I lost a dear friend and the community lost a great officer in the death of Captain Al
Saltmarsh. Al died unexpectedly on June 27, 2005 at his home from a massive heart attack. Al was the
captain of the Administrative Services Division and was my second in command. Al devoted his career
to the people of Greenville County and he will be missed."
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