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Honoring the Fallen: The 19th Annual South Carolina Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony
On Friday, at the Statehouse grounds, we gathered for the 19th Annual South Carolina Law Enforcement Memorial, an event dedicated to honoring law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice […]
Honoring South Carolina’s Finest: New Inductees to the Law Enforcement Hall of Fame
This October, the South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) inducted seven exceptional officers into the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame. These officers represent the very best […]
FOP Volunteers Answer the Call After Hurricane Helene
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, we were once again reminded of the incredible resilience and strength found within our FOP family. When disaster strikes, it’s not just the immediate […]
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Today is World Kindness Day. In law enforcement, acts of kindness can be powerful. Whether it’s lending a helping hand, supporting those in crisis, or simply showing empathy in every interaction, kindness strengthens our communities. Let’s work together to create a safer, more compassionate world—one act at a time.
Today, we remember South Carolina Highway Patrol Trooper David Lee Alverson.
On this date in 1981, Trooper Alverson was killed in an automobile accident when his patrol car was struck from behind.
Today, we remember Washington District Sheriff Robert Maxwell
On this date in 1797, Sheriff Robert Maxwell died from gunshot wounds after being ambushed while on his way to court in Pickensville on November 10.
He was riding his horse and attempting to cross the Saluda River, near where the modern-day Piedmont Mill Dam is located. The suspects ambushed him because he was a law enforcement officer.
We gathered to honor the lives of our fallen heroes at the 19th Annual South Carolina Law Enforcement Memorial. Each name on the monument stands as a testament to courage and sacrifice. Read more about the ceremony and those we remembered:
On Friday, at the Statehouse grounds, we gathered for the 19th Annual South Carolina Law Enforcement Memorial, an event dedicated to honoring law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice […]
Today, we honor the brave men and women who have served in our armed forces. Their courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication protect the freedoms we hold dear. As law enforcement professionals, we stand united with our veterans, recognizing the values of duty and service that bind us together.
Thank you for your sacrifice, your service, and your commitment to our country. We are grateful today and every day.
Tribute to Fallen Officers
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...
K9 Rico
K9 Rico was shot and killed while attempting to apprehend an attempted murder suspect. On Tuesday, September 27, 2023, deputies with the Charleston...
Police Officer Matthew Hare
Police Officer Matthew Hare was struck and killed by an Amtrak train near the 2000 block of East Main Street while attempting to pull a suicidal...
Lieutenant Michael Wood
Lieutenant Mike Wood was killed in a vehicle crash at the intersection of Nance Street and Dixie Drive while responding to a call. His patrol car...
Police Officer Evan Dunn
Police Officer Evan Dunn was struck and killed by a drunk driver while investigating a crash scene on Highway 58 at 5:00 p.m. Officer Dunn and his...
Police Officer Enrique Martinez
Police Officer Enrique Martinez was shot and killed while making a traffic stop at the 8000 block of South Ingleside Avenue at 8:00 p.m. Officer...
Trooper Corey S Thompsen
Trooper Corey Thompsen was killed in a motorcycle crash at the intersection of East Leverett Road at County Road 1300E in Champaign County at...
K9 Draco
K9 Draco was shot and killed while apprehending a murder suspect on Paisley Drive in Mount Airy. Law enforcement engaged in a vehicle pursuit with...
Corrections Officer Bradford D Mcnew
Corrections Officer Brad McNew was shot and killed at the Love's Travel Stop at 12921 Duval Road in Jacksonville after intervening in a domestic...
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...
Detective Maurice Mo Joseph
Detective Mo Joseph died as the result of cancer that he developed following his volunteer assignment with the search and recovery efforts at the...
Park Ranger Kevin Melvin Grossheim
Park Ranger Kevin Grossheim drowned when his National Park Service boat capsized near Birch Cove Island on Namakan Lake. After receiving a distress...
Deputy Sheriff Lex Allen Love
Deputy Sheriff Lex Love was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Country Road 4421. While en route to a vehicle collision call at 8:20 p.m., Deputy...
Detective Clarence E Word III
Detective Clay Word died as the result of cancer that he developed following his assignment to the search and recovery efforts at the World Trade...
