Benjamin Ford grew up in Marietta-Travelers Rest area of Greenville County in South
Carolina. Mr. Ford has spent more than 23 years working in the law enforcement
profession and is currently the Chief of Police at the Travelers Rest Police Department.
He began his career working the SC Department of Probation, Parole, and Pardon
services before moving on to the Mauldin Police Department where he spent the
majority of his career. Mr. Ford also worked 1 year for the SC Law Enforcement
Division. Mr. Ford is happily married and is blessed with 3 sons. He currently resides in
Travelers Rest with his family serving the community daily as the Police Chief.
Personal Note: I am extremely excited to be the Chief of Police in Travelers Rest and to
serve this community. Travelers Rest is a growing city and I intent to continue serving
this community as it grows in order to make this city a wonderful safe place to live, work,
and visit for many years to come