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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 […]
From First to Foundational: Women in South Carolina Law Enforcement
In recognition of Women’s History Month, it is fitting to pause and reflect on the women whose service shaped the course of law enforcement in South Carolina. Long before female […]
Community Engagement Training Summit
South Carolina law enforcement continues to evolve in response to changing community expectations, emerging challenges, and the need for sustained public trust. Professional growth requires more than tactical proficiency. It […]
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Honor the legacy of Deputy Alex Burdette by giving the gift of life. Join the Alex Burdette Memorial Blood Drive on Thursday, March 12, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Anderson County Law Enforcement Center and help support a cause that reflects his service and sacrifice. https://donate.thebloodconnection.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/287615
Critical incident stress management training for public safety professionals is scheduled in Myrtle Beach this March.
Critical Incident Stress Management training in Myrtle Beach offers public safety professionals skills in crisis intervention, peer support, and group stress response.
Today, we remember United States Marshals Service Deputy U.S. Marshal John D. Kirby and Fairfield County Constable David C. Dickey.
On this date in 1896, Deputy U.S. Marshal John Kirby was shot and killed in Holly Springs while he and several other U.S. Marshals were bringing two men they had arrested to jail.
On this date in 1910, Constable Dickey succumbed to wounds sustained when he was shot while investigating a suspicious person related to a prior homicide.
H.4763, the HALO protection bill establishing a clearly defined 25-foot safety perimeter for first responders during dynamic incidents, has passed its second reading in the South Carolina House of Representatives and now moves to a third reading.
We deeply appreciate the overwhelming support shown by House members today. This legislation strengthens public safety while respecting constitutional rights.
We look forward to its continued advancement.
H.3034, the K9 Protection Bill, advanced today out of the House Judiciary Criminal Laws Subcommittee. More than thirty K9 teams were present at the Statehouse, demonstrating the strong support for protecting these highly trained partners who serve alongside our officers.
Numerous individuals and organizations testified in favor of the bill, including the South Carolina Fraternal Order of Police. We are proud to stand with the handlers, agencies, and supporters who continue to advocate for stronger protections for law enforcement K9s.
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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...
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...
Police Officer Caleb Abney
Police Officer Caleb Abney was struck and killed during a traffic stop on Interstate 75 at 12:09 a.m. Officer Abney had pulled over a car on the...
Trooper Michael Diego
Trooper Michael Diego passed away after suffering a medical emergency at 12:30 p.m. while training for the Patrol Criminal Interdiction Unit at the...
