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Crime Is Down Because Officers Deliver
South Carolina’s newly released 2024 Crime in South Carolina Report confirms what many communities have felt over the past year. Crime is declining across the state, and those gains are […]
Giving Tuesday: A Chance to Lift Up the Officers Who Serve South Carolina
Giving Tuesday is a day built around generosity, hope, and the belief that strong communities rise by supporting those who serve them. For the South Carolina Fraternal Order of Police, […]
Thanksgiving Message: Gratitude, Brotherhood, and Service
Thanksgiving offers a rare moment to pause and reflect – to recognize the people who carry the weight of duty every day while ensuring others can gather safely with family […]
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On Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, we honor the brave souls who made the ultimate sacrifice on December 7, 1941. Their courage reminds us of the importance of service and sacrifice. We will never forget.
Today, we remember South Carolina State Dispensary Commission Constable John Bennett Cornwell, Hampton Town Marshal Wade Hampton Smith, Anderson County Sheriff’s Office SC Deputy Sheriff Christopher Lee Taylor, and Aiken County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Jason Lannes Sheppard.
On this date in 1899, Dispensary Constable John Cornwell succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained as he and another constable attempted to arrest two men for possession of several kegs of illegal liquor.
On this date in 1905, Town Marshal Hamp Smith was shot and killed by men causing a disturbance at a carnival.
On this date in 1992, Deputy Sheriff Christopher Taylor was shot and killed during a traffic stop on SC State 24.
On this date in 2006, Sergeant Jason Sheppard succumbed to injuries sustained when he was struck by a vehicle several hours earlier.
Statewide crime reductions reflect the strength and commitment of the men and women protecting our communities every day.
South Carolina’s crime rate continues to fall due to the dedication of law enforcement officers. Sustaining this progress requires stronger support and investment.
Crime Is Down Because Officers Deliver – South Carolina Fraternal Order of Police
Today, we remember City of Charleston Police Department Patrolman Junius P. Lewis and South Carolina Highway Patrol Trooper Eric Francis Nicholson.
On this date in 1951, Patrolman Lewis was struck and killed by a vehicle while standing on the corner of Rutledge Street and Maple Street.
On this date in 2000, Trooper Eric Nicholson was shot and killed while attempting to stop a bank robbery suspect.
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Tribute to Fallen Officers
Trooper First Class Dennis Ricks
Trooper Dennis Ricks succumbed to injuries he received when he was struck by a truck during a traffic stop on August 10, 2025. Around 2:00 a.m.,...
K9 Sam
K9 Sam succumbed to heat stroke after suffering a medical emergency while training. Temperatures were registering over 100 degrees in the shade. As...
Deputy Sheriff Devin Mason
Deputy Sheriff Devin Mason was shot and killed while responding to a call on Old Timers Court in Darlington County. At 1:30 a.m., Deputy Mason and...
Deputy Sheriff Nathaniel Ansay
Deputy Sheriff Nate Ansay was killed in a vehicle crash on State Highway 301 in Effingham around 4:20 p.m. Deputy Ansay was traveling northbound on...
K9 Bum I
K9 Bumi was shot and killed while apprehending a juvenile fleeing from a stolen car after a short pursuit. At 2:30 a.m., deputies pursued a stolen...
K9 Kodak
K9 Kodak succumbed to injuries he sustained while tracking a fleeing suspect on October 5, 2024. A driver in a stolen vehicle fled from deputies in...
K9 Mikka
K9 Mikka died after her handler's patrol car caught fire during an intense shootout with a wanted subject along Una Road, near Ashland-Stokes Bridge...
K9 Wick
K9 Wick was struck and killed by a vehicle while pursuing the suspect of a stolen vehicle around 1:00 a.m. Richland County deputies attempted to...
K9 Coba
K9 Coba was shot and killed while officers attempted to arrest a fugitive on Gravel Road in Prosperity. South Carolina Law Enforcement Division...
Deputy Sheriff Jacob Eric Salrin
Deputy Sheriff Jacob Salrin was killed in a vehicle crash at the intersection of Bluff Road and Windy Drive. His patrol car collided with a...
Specialist Sarah Beckstrom
Specialist Sarah Beckstrom succumbed to gunshot wounds she received when she was ambushed while on patrol near the Farragut Square Metro Station in...
K9 Spike
K9 Spike was shot and killed while apprehending a suspect who had fled police. Around 6:40 p.m., officers pulled over a vehicle on Buena Vista...
Sergeant Terri Jean Sweeting Mashkow
Sergeant Terri Mashkow was shot and killed while serving an eviction notice at the 1100 block of Governors Way in Vero Beach. When three deputies...
Police Officer Alec Sanders
Police Officer Alec Sanders was killed in a vehicle crash at 3:00 a.m. at the intersection of Valley Boulevard and Edgewood Drive in Alhambra. ...
Corrections Officer Jeremy Lewis Hall
Corrections Officer Jeremy Hall was attacked and killed by an inmate at the River North Correctional Center at 329 Dellbrook Lane in Independence at...
Police Officer Marc Brock
Police Officer Marc Brock was shot and killed while serving a search warrant at the 1700 block of North Pine Street in Vivian. When Officer Brock...
Corporal Blake Adair Reynolds
Corporal Blake Reynolds was struck and killed while helping a disabled motorist on northbound Interstate 69. Around 4:00 a.m., Corporal Reynolds...
Police Officer Roger Smith
Police Officer Roger Smith was shot and killed at the Emergency Department of the WakeMed Garner Healthplex at approximately 9 a.m. Officer Smith...
Deputy Sheriff Devin Jaramillo
Deputy Sheriff Devin Jaramillo was shot and killed while responding to a traffic crash at the 12200 block of Southwest 128th Street, near Kendall, at...
Sergeant David Cajuso
Sergeant David Cajuso was killed in a motorcycle crash on Interstate 75 in Hialeah. Around 11:35 a.m., Sergeant Cajuso was driving on Interstate 75...
