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Statehouse Report – 03/15/2025
The South Carolina Fraternal Order of Police is committed to keeping law enforcement officers informed about legislative developments that impact our profession. This page provides weekly updates on key activities […]
Statehouse Report – 03/07/2025
The South Carolina Fraternal Order of Police is committed to keeping law enforcement officers informed about legislative developments that impact our profession. This page provides weekly updates on key activities […]
Statehouse Report – 02/28/2025
The South Carolina Fraternal Order of Police is committed to keeping law enforcement officers informed about legislative developments that impact our profession. This page provides weekly updates on key activities […]
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A lasting tribute to Patrolman Albert T. Sealy Jr., who gave his life in the line of duty in 1950. The dedication of the SCHP Patrolman Albert T. Sealy Jr. Memorial Highway ensures his sacrifice will never be forgotten.
A highway in Greenville County has been renamed in honor of a WWII veteran and South Carolina Highway Patrol trooper who died in the line of duty.
Upstate highway renamed to honor WWII veteran, fallen state trooper
Sgt. Danny Wilson and Constable Donnie Outzs made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Justice has been delayed again, but their service and sacrifice will never be forgotten. We stand with their families and fellow officers.
The impending execution of an Upstate man on South Carolina’s death row has been put on pause.
Upstate man who killed 2 in law enforcement granted stay of execution
The SCFOP strongly opposes Senate Bill 8. This bill will embolden criminals, restrict law enforcement’s ability to pursue dangerous offenders, and put our communities at risk. Lawmakers must reject it.
A bill in the senate is focusing on how South Carolina Law Enforcement should handle high-speed chases.
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Tribute to Fallen Officers
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...
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...
K9 Az I
K9 Azi was shot and killed while attempting to apprehend a subject who barricaded himself in a hotel room at the Red Roof Inn at 1300 North Central...
Detective Joseph Anthony Azcona
Sergeant Joseph Azcona was shot and killed while investigating illegal weapons possession at the corner of Carteret Street and Broadway in Newark. ...
Police Officer Felicia Dee Reilly
Police Officer Felicia Reilly succumbed to injuries she received after responding to a 911 hangup call at a residence in the 1600 block of Birmingham...
Deputy Sergeant Martin Shields Jr
Deputy Sheriff Martin Shields was shot and killed while responding to a domestic call at the 15000 block of Midway Road in Terry. A female...
Patrolman Andrew William Duarte
Patrolman Andrew Duarte was shot and killed while responding to reports of an active shooter at the UPMC Memorial Hospital on Innovation Drive and...
Police Officer Christopher M L Reese
Police Officer Chris Reese and Police Officer Cameron Girvin were shot while conducting a traffic stop at Sylvan Court at approximately 11:30 p.m...
Police Officer Cameron Robert Girvin
Police Officer Cameron Girvin and Police Officer Chris Reese were shot while conducting a traffic stop at Sylvan Court at approximately 11:30 p.m...
Trooper Kyle Mcacy
Trooper Kyle McAcy was struck and killed by a snowplow while at the scene of a traffic crash on eastbound Interstate 80 between Ashland and...
Police Officer Jeremy R Labonte
Police Officer Jeremy Labonte was shot and killed while responding to a suspicious person reported at a shopping center at 1425 Market Blvd in...
K9 Preacher
K9 Preacher succumbed to gunshot wounds he received while pursuing a fleeing domestic suspect on Ranger Street in Portage Lake, Maine. Law...
