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The Line at the Door the Supreme Court Drew
On April 15, 1980, the Supreme Court issued its decision in Payton v. New York.The events that led to that decision began a decade earlier, on January 14, 1970. A […]
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week: The First Step in Every Response
Before an officer arrives on scene, the response has already begun. Every call for service starts with a telecommunicator. In those first moments, information is gathered, details are clarified, and […]
Supporting a Statewide Effort: Donut Icon Fundraiser Begins April 12
On April 12, participating Dunkin’ locations across South Carolina will begin the Donut Icon Fundraiser, a statewide effort supporting Special Olympics South Carolina through the Law Enforcement Torch Run for […]
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On April 15, 1980, the Supreme Court made clear that the home carries the highest level of constitutional protection. Payton v. New York still shapes how officers approach that threshold.
On April 15, 1980, Payton v. New York established that police cannot enter a home without a warrant to make an arrest, defining a key constitutional boundary in modern policing.
The Line at the Door the Supreme Court Drew – South Carolina Fraternal Order of Police
Today, we remember South Carolina Highway Patrol Trooper Robert Paul Perry, Jr. and City of Anderson Police Department Patrolman Willis Edwin Sanders, Sr.
On this date in 1987, Trooper Robert Perry was killed in an automobile accident while attempting to pass another motorist during a pursuit. Trooper Perry had served with the South Carolina Highway Patrol for four hours. He was survived by his wife, two sons, and parents.
On this date in 1947, Patrolman Willis Sanders was shot and killed while investigating a burglary at the Anderson Creamery at 412 North Main Street. The suspect was convicted of first-degree murder and executed in the electric chair on July 11th, 1947. Patrolman Sanders had served with the Anderson Police Department for 10 years. He was survived by his wife, son, father, two brothers, and sister.
SCFOP leadership visited the Anderson FOP Lodge for their monthly meeting and appreciated the strong hospitality and engagement from their members. The lodge continues to demonstrate solid leadership and commitment to the profession. We look forward to continuing our work together in support of law enforcement across South Carolina.
Join us for Cops & Cars hosted by Berkeley FOP Lodge #19 on Saturday, May 16, at Cane Bay High School. Enjoy classic cars, food, vendors, and support law enforcement in our community. Registration begins at 8:30 AM, event runs 10 AM to 2 PM.
Officers faced sudden violence in the line of duty today, and we are hoping for a full recovery for both.
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – Two officers were transported to the hospital, one with a gunshot wound, after an incident in downtown Greenville. According to Greenville Police Department,…
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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...
Deputy Sheriff Landon Faulkner
Deputy Sheriff Landon Faulkner succumbed to injuries sustained in a crash two days before, on State Highway 111 near the intersection of Lewis Chapel...
Agent Eddie Santiago Renta
Agent Eddie Santiago-Renta was shot and killed during an undercover operation in the Pampanos neighborhood of Ponce at approximately 1:00 p.m. While...
Detective Randy Hoppert
Detective Randy Hoppert was shot and killed while responding to officers who were met with gunfire while serving an eviction notice. Around 10:20...
Trooper Vernon Brake
Trooper Vernon Brake was killed in a head-on vehicle crash on Interstate 35 in Oklahoma City shortly before noon. A vehicle traveling southbound on...
Deputy Sheriff Michael Leroy Jimerson
Deputy Sheriff Michael Jimerson was shot and killed while responding to a disturbance call at the Reserve at Gulf Hills Apartments at 6721 Washington...
K9 Flok I
K9 Floki was shot and killed while working the back perimeter of the Marshall County Correctional Facility at 833 West Street in Holy Springs. K9...
Deputy Sheriff Steven Bruner
Deputy Sheriff Steven Bruner suffered a fatal medical emergency after assisting people in evacuating from the Mossy Pond Fire. The fire has ravaged...
Corporal Timothy J Oconnor Jr
Corporal Timothy O'Connor was shot and killed during a traffic stop in West Caln Township, near the intersection of Michael Road and Route 10 in West...
Deputy Sheriff Kaleb Mitchell
Deputy Sheriff Kaleb Mitchell was killed in a vehicle crash in the 7400 block of Highway 311 at the intersection of Grubbs Road around 6:00 a.m. A...
Master Trooper Steven J Perry
Master Trooper Steven J. Perry was killed when his patrol vehicle was struck head-on by a wrong-way driver on NC-147, near the Swift Avenue exit, at...
