𝐇𝐨𝐤𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐟’𝐬 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜-𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞

The Hoke County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce a significant milestone in its commitment to protecting and serving the residents of Hoke County. During Monday’s meeting, the Hoke County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to support the Sheriff’s Office in transitioning its medical response team from Advanced EMT (AEMT) care to full Paramedic-level care.

This advancement represents more than an internal upgrade and is a major investment in the safety, health, and well-being of every citizen in Hoke County. 

For the last year, the Sheriff’s Office has had several that operated as dual-trained medical responders. This program was designed to bridge the gap between law enforcement and emergency medical services. With deputies often arriving on scene prior to EMS, the ability to provide advanced, life-saving interventions can significantly influence patient outcomes. Transitioning to a Paramedic credential brings the highest level of prehospital care directly to the community, especially in the county’s rural areas were minutes matter most.

As your Sheriff, I emphasized that the decision reflects a shared vision of prioritizing the people of Hoke County.

This upgrade is about one thing “saving lives”! When our citizens call for help, they deserve to know that the care coming to them is timely, advanced, and delivered by the most highly trained professionals available.

With the commissioners’ full support, the Sheriff’s Office will now begin submitting all required documentation to the North Carolina Office of EMS to finalize the credentialing process.

Once approved, Hoke County residents will benefit from:

*More advanced medical interventions available within minutes of an emergency

*Faster response times, especially in remote areas of the county

*Seamless coordination between law enforcement and EMS during critical incidents

*An elevated standard of public safety, unique among sheriff’s offices in North Carolina and the Nation. 

The Sheriff’s Office extends its gratitude to the Board of Commissioners for recognizing the value of enhanced emergency care and to the citizens of Hoke County for their continued trust and support.

The transition to Paramedic-level care underscores a simple and unwavering message: the people of Hoke County come first.