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September: South Carolina Law Enforcement’s Deadliest Month
For more than a century, September has carried a distinction in South Carolina law enforcement history that no other month shares. The South Carolina Fraternal Order of Police’s historical record […]
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The South Carolina State Lodge, Fraternal Order of Police, the state chapter of the nation’s largest law enforcement organization, today announced its endorsement of Attorney General Alan Wilson for Governor […]
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Christopher Michael DeLong Jr., 28, End of Watch: August 29, 2026. Christopher was a resident of Lugoff, South Carolina, and was an officer with the Columbia Police Department. A visitation […]
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An officer was serving his community while his own family faced a crisis at home. We are thankful everyone is safe and grateful for those who stepped in to help this North Myrtle Beach law enforcement family.
North Myrtle Beach officer’s townhome catches fire after lightning strikeA North Myrtle Beach police officer’s townhome caught fire
Lightning strike sparks fire at North Myrtle Beach officer’s townhome
Today, we remember South Carolina Highway Patrol Patrolman Harry Boyd Ray and Easley Police Department Patrolman Woodrow W. Nalley.
On this date in 1958, Patrolman Harry Ray was shot and killed while making a traffic stop near Santee. Unbeknownst to Patrolman Ray, the occupants had just committed an armed robbery and were fleeing the scene when they were pulled over. The suspects shot Patrolman Ray eight times, killing him.
On this date in 1959, Patrolman Woodrow Nalley was shot and killed during a traffic stop on Liberty Drive. He and his partner stopped the vehicle after recognizing the driver and knowing he had a suspended license. Patrolman Nalley spoke to the man for several minutes before calling city hall to see if a bondsman was still working. He then returned to the car to accompany the man to pay a bond. As Patrolman Nalley opened the car’s door, the man opened fire with a .38 caliber pistol, fatally wounding him.
The South Carolina Fraternal Order of Police is proud to endorse Alan Wilson for Governor, David Stumbo for Attorney General, and Russell Fry for Congress. We look forward to working with each of them to support law enforcement officers and strengthen public safety across our state.
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Attacks on law enforcement officers demand the most serious charges and consequences the law allows. Anyone willing to take an officer’s life should face the full weight of the criminal justice system.
The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office reported a deputy-involved shooting early Friday morning.
SLED: Suspect accused of attempted murder after deputy injured in Greenville Co. shooting
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Tribute to Fallen Officers
Police Officer Christopher Delong Jr
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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
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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...
Sergeant Chris Fisher
Sergeant Chris Fisher was shot and killed outside the Meriwether County Inn at 5675 Spring Street in Warm Springs around 11:57 p.m. Sergeant Fisher...
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...
Wildlife Officer David Taylor
Wildlife Officer David Taylor was killed while trying to evacuate residents during the Railroad South Fire in Comanche County, Oklahoma. Officer...
K9 Axel
K9 Axel was inadvertently shot and killed while his handler was monitoring a group of wild hogs crossing the roadway in the Kisatchie National...
Deputy Sheriff Betty Jean Uriegas
Deputy Sheriff Betty Uriegas succumbed to injuries she received in a single-vehicle crash on August 17, 1994, around 2:15 a.m. While on patrol on...
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, at approximately 5:33 p.m. He...
Police Officer Austin Zade Abdelnab I
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Director Of Public Safety Joseph Allen Scheid
Director of Public Safety Joseph Scheid passed away while exercising at the Coldwater Public Safety Building at 57 Division Street in Coldwater...
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
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