Babkiewicz began his tenure at Bluffton Police Department in 2008 and served as a police officer, sergeant, lieutenant and captain. In his various positions at the Bluffton Police Department, he supervised the investigations division, patrol division, K9 unit, internal affairs division, special response team, field training, community events and criminal investigations. He also was acting emergency manager during Hurricane Matthew. He also served as the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies accreditation manager.

The International Association of Chiefs of Police awarded him the “40 Under 40” Leadership Award in 2016.

• To avoid heavy traffic, we would appreciate everyone’s arrival by 8:30am.
• Please avoid parking in the boat trailer parking spots.
• A portion of Oyster Factory Park is currently under construction. This should not interfere with the event but there is a portion, directly between the small parking lot (where i2 Recycling will be stationed) and the picnic area, that will be inaccessible.