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The Danger Beyond the Crash
A traffic stop on the shoulder of a highway is among the most routine responsibilities of law enforcement. Yet few assignments place an officer so close to a potentially deadly […]
SCFOP Highlights Endorsements at Congressional Rally
SCFOP | ELECTION 2026 Law Enforcement’s Voice at the Congressional Rally The South Carolina Fraternal Order of Police joined state and national political leaders in Goose Creek, reinforcing its support […]
Cannon and Poston Inducted into Hall of Fame
2026 LAW ENFORCEMENT HALL OF FAME Two SCFOP nominees recognized for distinguished careers that helped shape law enforcement in South Carolina. Former Charleston County Sheriff James Alton “Al” Cannon, Jr. […]
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We’re grateful the Florence County deputies were not injured. They faced gunfire while answering the call to protect their community, and we’re thankful they made it home safely.
A Krispy Kreme employee described terrifying moments Sunday evening when a man drove through the restaurant’s parking lot, fired a gun from his car and overturn
‘As he was flipping, he was shooting’: Witness recounts Florence officer involved shooting
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Tribute to Fallen Officers
Master Deputy Michael Wade Hendricks
Master Deputy Sheriff Michael Hendricks was killed in a crash on Ladson Road between Highway 78 and Lincolnville Road around 11:25 a.m. Master...
Police Officer Christopher Delong Jr
Police Officer Christopher DeLong was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance near the 900 block of Hazelwood Road, in the...
Master Deputy Sheriff Jillian Olson
Master Deputy Sheriff Jillian Olson drowned during an underwater training exercise on Lake Murray. Master Deputy Olson had served with the Lexington...
Police Officer Don Dj Keller
Police Officer DJ Keller was killed in a head-on collision during the pursuit of a driver who sped away from a traffic stop. Around 4:56 p.m., when...
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...
Deputy Sheriff Ryan Terpsma
Deputy Sheriff Ryan Terpsma was shot and killed while responding to a disturbance call at 119 Lone Pine Trail in Eureka. Around 8:23 p.m., Deputy...
Deputy Sheriff Caden Ryan Mullins
Deputy Sheriff Caden Mullins was killed when his cruiser was struck by a coal truck at the intersection of West Virginia Route 10 and Rum Creek Road...
Detective Jeffrey Lee Smith
Detective Jeffrey Smith suffered a fatal heart attack while engaged in a foot pursuit on Highway 19 near Rocky Top Road in Cherokee, North Carolina. ...
Deputy Sheriff Adam Sherif I
Deputy Sheriff Adam Sherifi was shot and killed while serving a felony warrant at the 4300 block of State Highway 198 in Van Zandt County. Deputy...
Sergeant Jacob Roesler
Sergeant Jacob Roesler was killed in a vehicle crash on State Routes 51 and 795. Around 6:30 a.m., Sergeant Roesler was responding to a separate...
Deputy Sheriff Katherine Frank
Deputy Sheriff Katherine Frank succumbed to injuries resulting from a shooting near the 2900 block of South Keyrell Drive in Sioux Falls, three days...
Homicide Agent Kevin Morris
Homicide Agent Kevin Morris was killed when a wrong-way driver crashed into his vehicle on Interstate 95 south of State Road 46 in Titusville. ...
Sergeant Shane Seiber
Sergeant Shane Seiber was shot and killed while responding to a disturbance call in West Philadelphia, near the 100 block of North 52nd Street at...
Trooper Bradley Ritger
Trooper Brad Ritger succumbed to injuries sustained on September 21, 2026, when he fell from a highway overpass on I-94 in Dunn County after...
Trooper Hayden Phillips
Trooper Hayden Phillips was shot and killed on I-65, near mile marker 38, in Warren County while conducting a traffic stop. Around 2:00 p.m.,...
