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Statehouse Report – 02/27/2026
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 […]
2026 FOP Day at the Statehouse
South Carolina law enforcement leaders unite to advocate for officer safety and strengthen relationships with lawmakers On Wednesday, February 25, 2026, members of the South Carolina Fraternal Order of Police […]
The Supreme Court Case That Changed Police Searches
On February 24, 1914, the United States Supreme Court issued a ruling that permanently altered the relationship between law enforcement authority and constitutional limits. The case was Weeks v. United […]
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Today, we remember City of Cayce Police Department Corporal William John Illingworth, Sr., and South Carolina Highway Patrol Trooper Hardy Merl Godbold.
On this date in 1991, Corporal Bill Illingworth succumbed to injuries sustained on September 8th, 1983, when he was involved in a vehicle crash while responding to an armed robbery call.
On this date in 1992, Trooper Merle Godbold was killed when his marked Ford Mustang patrol car was pushed into a bunch of trees by a drunk driver on U.S. Highway 1 in Kershaw County.
We are proud to see law enforcement officers and fellow first responders recognized for their commitment to serving Dorchester County. Their professionalism, sacrifice, and steady presence in our communities deserve appreciation.
Police officers, firefighters, EMTs, telecommunicators and detention deputies from across Dorchester County were recognized Feb. 7 during the 35th annual First Responders Social, hosted by the Knights of Columbus Msgr.
Knights of Columbus honors local first responders at annual awards dinner
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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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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. ...
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...
Police Officer Brian Elliott
Police Officer Brian Elliott was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance call at an apartment on Diplomat Court in Beech Grove. ...
