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Funeral Arrangements Announced for Master Deputy Jillian Hope Olson
The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department has announced funeral arrangements for Master Deputy Jillian Hope Olson, who passed away on July 30, 2026. Deputy Olson joined the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department […]
Lexington County Sheriff’s Department Mourns the Loss of Master Deputy Jillian Olson
The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is mourning the loss of Master Deputy Jillian Olson, who died July 30, 2026, during an underwater training exercise on Lake Murray. She was 29. […]
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Officer wellness begins with having the right people, the right training, and the right support systems in place. This September, law enforcement professionals across South Carolina will have a unique […]
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A traffic stop can turn dangerous without warning. We are thankful the Richland County deputies were not injured. Officers never know what dangers they may encounter when they begin a shift.
The man killed in a Thursday shootout with deputies in Richland County has been identified as a wanted murder suspect.
Wanted murder suspect killed in shootout with Richland County deputies
The designation of the Deputy Frank Devin Mason Memorial Highway is a fitting tribute to his service and sacrifice. May all who travel this roadway remember a deputy who gave his life in service to others.
A stretch of South Carolina Highway 151 in front of the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office was officially dedicated Thursday as the Deputy Frank Devin Mason
Highway dedicated to fallen Darlington County deputy Devin Mason
Today, we remember Colleton-County Sheriffs-Office Deputy Sheriff Dennis Carl Compton.
On this date in 2008, Deputy Sheriff Dennis Compton was shot and killed while responding to a residential alarm call on Sunflower Drive, in Smoaks, at approximately 3:00 am.
Today, we remember Loris Police Department Chief of Police William Bryant Hardee, Sr.
On this date in 1951, Chief Hardee was killed in an automobile accident while pursuing a dangerous driver. Chief Hardee was survived by his wife and seven children.
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Tribute to Fallen Officers
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...
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...
Deputy Sheriff Burlie W Duvall III
Deputy Sheriff Burlie Duvall was killed at a crash scene on Route 460 west of Cabin Field Road in Campbell County around 5:33 p.m. Deputy Duvall and...
Police Officer Austin Zade Abdelnab I
Police Officer Zade Abdelnabi was shot and killed responding to a call regarding an armed subject at the 4500 block of East Tropicana Avenue in Las...
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...
Town Marshal Brad Fisher
Town Marshal Brad Fisher was killed assisting in the pursuit of a stolen vehicle on U.S. 36 near Lynn at approximately 8:30 a.m. Early Wednesday...
Deputy Sheriff Adam Heitman
Deputy Sheriff Adam Heitman died from a medical emergency after apprehending a fleeing felon during an arrest attempt. The Creek County Sheriff’s...
Deputy Us Marshal Michael Andrew Hanson
Deputy United States Marshal Drew Hanson was shot and killed while serving an arrest warrant for a fugitive on Rutland Road in Alexandria, Louisiana...
Sergeant Scott Ries
Sergeant Scott Ries was shot and killed responding to a call near 90 Chippewa Trail in Rittman at approximately 9:30 p.m. After receiving a call...
K9 Leonidas
K9 Leonidas succumbed to heatstroke after the patrol vehicle's alarm system failed to operate. K9 Leonidas was left in the patrol vehicle during a...
Trooper First Class Michael E Pahira Jr
Trooper First Class Michael Pahira was struck and killed by a commercial vehicle while conducting a vehicle safety inspection on Interstate Highway...
Deputy Sheriff Erika Serrato
Deputy Sheriff Erika Serrato was killed while directing traffic near the Woodlands Parkway exit on Interstate 45 North, at approximately 3:00 a.m. ...
