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We join the Florence County Sheriff’s Office – South Carolina and the entire law enforcement community in mourning the passing of Retired Sergeant Jason Plowden. Sgt. Plowden faced cancer with the same bravery that marked his 17 years of service. His impact on the lives he touched and the community he served will not be forgotten. We send our heartfelt condolences to his family and those who served alongside him.
Retired Sergeant Jason Plowden, a 17-year Florence County deputy, has died after a battle with cancer, the sheriff’s office announced.
Today, we remember Marlboro County Rural Police Officer B. H. Hatcher.
On this date in 1924, Rural Police Officer Burdine H. Hatcher was shot to death by a man as he and another officer attempted to search the man’s home. B.H. and fellow officer J.H. Daugherty went to the home of Tom Dupre in search of contraband liquor. On being told of the officer’s business, Dupre secured a rifle and fired upon the officers, one bullet slightly wounding Officer Daugherty and another mortally wounding Officer Hatcher.
The National FOP Legislative Office sends out the weekly update every Friday to ensure that our members are informed regarding the issues most important to the men and women of law enforcement. https://fop.net/government-and-media-affairs/weekly-updates/
This past week, members of the South Carolina Fraternal Order of Police stood tall in our Nation’s Capital, honoring those we have lost and reaffirming our commitment to those who continue the watch.
From the candlelight vigil to the National Peace Officers Memorial Service, SCFOP was proud to represent our state, our lodges, and every South Carolina officer who serves with integrity, courage, and dedication.
We were there not just to remember the fallen—but to remind the country that the men and women behind the badge are never forgotten, and never alone.
South Carolina strong. Law enforcement united.
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...
Lieutenant Allen Noochie Credeur
Lieutenant Noochie Credeur was shot and killed by friendly fire while serving a search warrant at the 500 block of East Harrop Street in Rayne. At...
Special Deputy Sheriff Larry Henderson Jr
Special Deputy Sheriff Larry Henderson was intentionally struck and killed by a driver while directing traffic at the intersection of Martin Luther...
Deputy Sheriff Brandon Ray Sikes
Deputy Sheriff Brandon Sikes was shot and killed during an attempted traffic stop just before exit 194 on Interstate 20, near Augusta, at...
Deputy Sheriff Jesse Perez
Deputy Sheriff Jesse Perez was killed when debris from a commercial vehicle struck him during a traffic stop on West U.S. Highway 180 in Lamesa. He...
K9 Knox
K9 Knox was struck and killed during a pursuit of a stolen vehicle around 1:40 a.m. Officers attempted to stop the driver of a stolen vehicle at a...
Captain Helio Armando Garcia III
Captain Helio Garcia was killed when his patrol car was struck by another vehicle at approximately 11:30 p.m. on Flat Shoals Road close to Connell...
K9 Chico
K9 Chico was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver on Interstate 10 East at 12:50 a.m. K9 Chico and his handler had completed a traffic stop...
Deputy Sheriff Melissa Pollard
Deputy Sheriff Melissa Pollard was killed when her cruiser collided with the back of a semi-truck at the intersection of FM 14 and State Highway...
Deputy Sheriff William May
Deputy Sheriff Will May was shot and killed while responding to a disturbance at the Dollar General Market at 10738 US-90 in Defuniak Springs. ...
K9 Blitz
K9 Blitz was shot while apprehending a suspect who fled from officers during a traffic stop. Officers attempted to stop a vehicle on U.S. Highway...
