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Congratulations to Chief Dillon Sherfield on his appointment as Chief of the Laurens Police Department. We look forward to working with him and supporting the men and women of the Laurens Police Department.
Dillon Sherfield was recently named Chief of Police for the Laurens Police Department (LPD). His official swearing-in ceremony on Monday, alongside his wife Kristen and three children was memorable with
New Laurens Police Chief Dillon Sherfield honors three generations of service
We wish the injured Berkeley County deputies a full and speedy recovery. Officers face risks every time they report for duty, and even routine patrol can change in an instant.
A drunk driver was arrested after he allegedly rear-ended a patrol vehicle Thursday night.
2 Berkeley County deputies injured after drunk driver rear-ends patrol vehicle
Training doesn’t end at the range. The Tactical Mindset Symposium focuses on leadership, decision-making, resilience, and performance under pressure through two days of instruction from experienced law enforcement professionals.
Develop leadership, decision-making, and tactical performance at the Tactical Mindset Symposium, September 9-10 in Marion, NC. Register today.
Train the Mind Behind the Badge – South Carolina Fraternal Order of Police
July is Law Enforcement Child Month. Today, we recognize the children whose quiet sacrifices help make public safety possible. Their story deserves to be remembered. #LawEnforcementChildMonth
Congratulations to Chief Preston Ford III on his appointment as Chief of the Timmonsville Police Department. We look forward to working with him and supporting the officers who proudly serve the Town of Timmonsville.
Preston Ford, III, has been named Timmonsville’s new police chief, according to a news release.
Timmonsville names veteran law enforcement officer as police chief
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Tribute to Fallen Officers
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...
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 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. ...
Police Officer Trevor Howard
Police Officer Trevor Howard was killed in a vehicle crash at approximately 2:50 a.m. at the intersection of Broadway and Nathan streets in Marked...
Deputy Sheriff Damien Draper Bost
Deputy Sheriff Damien Bost was struck and killed by the driver of a tractor-trailer on U.S. Highway 74/76 near the Hallsboro Road exit. At 10:40...
Trooper Sergio Romero
Trooper Sergio Romero was killed in a vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 287 near Childress, Texas. Around 4:00 p.m., Trooper Romero was attempting to...
K9 Farock
K9 Farock died from heat exhaustion after being left in a patrol car in Ennis. After his overnight shift, K9 Farock was left in the patrol vehicle...
