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FOP Volunteers Answer the Call After Hurricane Helene
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, we were once again reminded of the incredible resilience and strength found within our FOP family. When disaster strikes, it’s not just the immediate […]
Crime in SC Report Released
Celebrating Progress and Calling for Strategic Investment in Law Enforcement The latest South Carolina Crime Stats report reveals a significant decrease in violent crime—5.8% overall—with drops in murder, aggravated assault, […]
Support the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82)
As law enforcement officers, we dedicate our lives to serving and protecting our communities. However, many of us are unfairly penalized when it comes to Social Security benefits due to […]
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A Florence County Sheriff’s Office vehicle was involved in a crash near East McIver and Sunny Point Roads. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported.
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A Florence County Sheriff’s Office vehicle was involved in a crash late Monday afternoon. It happened in the area of East McIver Road and Sunny Point Road…
We applaud the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office for securing federal grant funding to bring in more deputies. This proactive approach will enhance public safety by targeting violent criminals and illegal firearms, helping the department meet the needs of a growing community. Thank you for your leadership in keeping Berkeley County safe!
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – On Monday night, the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office will present a proposal to the county council in hopes of adding additional deputies to the office. …
Congratulations to the Anderson County dispatchers honored for their lifesaving actions during critical emergencies. Their ability to stay calm under pressure and use innovative technology reflects the dedication needed to keep our communities safe. Thank you for your commitment to public safety!
Anderson County Sheriff’s Office held a ceremony highlighting lifesaving decision-making and technology utilized by three Anderson County dispatchers.
Anderson County 911 dispatchers recognized for lifesaving decisions, ‘I feel very honored’
Today, we remember Charleston County Police Department Patrolman Steven B. Hiott.
On this date in 1982, Patrolman Steven Hiott was shot and killed while making a traffic stop with another officer.
On this date in 1988, Trooper George Radford was shot and killed while on duty. The suspect had submerged his body in a pond off of SC Highway 34, where it was found the following day.
Tribute to Fallen Officers
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...
K9 Rico
K9 Rico was shot and killed while attempting to apprehend an attempted murder suspect. On Tuesday, September 27, 2023, deputies with the Charleston...
Police Officer Matthew Hare
Police Officer Matthew Hare was struck and killed by an Amtrak train near the 2000 block of East Main Street while attempting to pull a suicidal...
Lieutenant Michael Wood
Lieutenant Mike Wood was killed in a vehicle crash at the intersection of Nance Street and Dixie Drive while responding to a call. His patrol car...
Trooper Corey S Thompsen
Trooper Corey Thompsen was killed in a motorcycle crash at the intersection of East Leverett Road at County Road 1300E in Champaign County at...
K9 Draco
K9 Draco was shot and killed while apprehending a murder suspect on Paisley Drive in Mount Airy. Law enforcement engaged in a vehicle pursuit with...
Corrections Officer Bradford D Mcnew
Corrections Officer Brad McNew was shot and killed at the Love's Travel Stop at 12921 Duval Road in Jacksonville after intervening in a domestic...
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...
Detective Maurice Mo Joseph
Detective Mo Joseph died as the result of cancer that he developed following his volunteer assignment with the search and recovery efforts at the...
Park Ranger Kevin Melvin Grossheim
Park Ranger Kevin Grossheim drowned when his National Park Service boat capsized near Birch Cove Island on Namakan Lake. After receiving a distress...
Deputy Sheriff Lex Allen Love
Deputy Sheriff Lex Love was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Country Road 4421. While en route to a vehicle collision call at 8:20 p.m., Deputy...
Detective Clarence E Word III
Detective Clay Word died as the result of cancer that he developed following his assignment to the search and recovery efforts at the World Trade...
Deputy Constable Ruben Garcia
Deputy Constable Ruben Garcia was killed in a vehicle crash after assisting other officers at a crash scene on Texas State Highway 48 near Marine Way...
Trooper Kevin Alexis Ramirez Vasquez
Trooper Kevin Ramirez-Vasquez succumbed to injuries sustained when he was struck by a vehicle west of Odessa on September 17, 2024. He and a deputy...
