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They Went In First: South Carolina’s K9 Protection Law
At the worst moment of a manhunt, when a suspect has run, hidden, armed himself, and decided he will not surrender, a police dog is often the first one sent […]
Statehouse Report – 03/06/2026
The South Carolina Fraternal Order of Police remains committed to keeping law enforcement officers informed about legislative activity that affects our profession. This weekly Statehouse Report provides a clear, concise […]
Crisis Intervention and Peer Support Training Scheduled in Myrtle Beach
Public safety professionals regularly encounter situations that place significant emotional and psychological demands on those who respond. Training that prepares officers and other first responders to recognize and respond to […]
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Congratulations to Chief Alonzo Thompson on his retirement. Thank you for your service to the Spartanburg community and to the law enforcement profession.
At the March 9 Spartanburg City Council meeting, city manager Chris Story announced that police chief Alonzo Thompson has made plans to retire.
Spartanburg police chief to retire; city will take time to hire
H.4763, the HALO protection bill creating a 25-foot safety buffer for first responders, has advanced from the Senate Judiciary Committee to the Senate calendar. One step closer to protecting South Carolina’s first responders.
They went in first.
Fargo. Hyco. Rico. Coba. Wick. Mikka. Six police K9s killed protecting South Carolina officers. Their deaths now stand behind legislation to strengthen penalties for harming law enforcement dogs.
Six fallen police K9s now stand behind a South Carolina bill to strengthen penalties for harming the dogs sent first to protect officers.
They Went In First: South Carolina’s K9 Protection Law – South Carolina Fraternal Order of Police
Competitive compensation is essential for recruiting and retaining the officers and firefighters communities depend on for safety and stability. Strong agencies require strong support for the professionals who answer the call.
Residents on Isle of Palms could see higher taxes as city leaders consider raising salaries for police officers and firefighters after a wage study found the city’s pay lags behind other departments in the region.
Isle of Palms considering first responder and city staff pay bump
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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...
Corporal Timothy 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...
Correctional Officer Dustin Pedigo
Correctional Officer Justin Pedigo was stabbed and killed by an inmate at the Morgan County Correctional Complex at 541 Wayne Cotton Morgan Drive in...
Deputy Sheriff Michael Hislope
Deputy Sheriff Michael Hislope was shot and killed while attempting to apprehend the suspect who had killed Deputy Sheriff Gabriel Ramirez. Around...
Sergeant Michael Schlattman
Sergeant Michael Schlattman was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer during a traffic stop on Interstate 40 near Carnuel. Around 5:00 p.m.,...
Deputy Sheriff Gabriel Ramirez
Deputy Sheriff Gabriel Ramirez was shot and killed while conducting a traffic stop on State Highway 160 and Route HH near Highlandville around 4:00...
Deputy Sheriff Kenneth Lewis
Deputy Sheriff Kenneth Lewis succumbed to injuries he received when he was struck by a vehicle while helping a stranded motorist on Interstate 10 in...
Corporal David M Hathcock
Corporal David Hathcock succumbed to injuries he sustained in a vehicle crash on November 9, 2025, near Taylor and Vaugnn Roads in Montgomery. ...
Master Trooper Stien Davis Jr
Master Trooper Stien Davis was killed in a single-vehicle crash on North Carolina Highway 130 shortly after midnight. Trooper Davis lost control of...
