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National Volunteer Month: Service Beyond the Badge
The South Carolina Fraternal Order of Police is built entirely on volunteer leadership. Every leader in this organization gives their time without compensation. They serve because they believe in the […]
Statehouse Report – 03/27/2026
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 […]
The Foot Pursuit That Changed Policing
Memphis, Tennessee. October 3, 1974. The call came in as a burglary in progress. A homeowner had heard glass breaking next door and called police. Officer Elton Hymon responded, arriving […]
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Some of our lodge leaders are investing their time this week to strengthen the Fraternal Order of Police and better serve our members across South Carolina.
They are participating in the Pathways to Excellence: Education & Empowerment Summit hosted by the National Fraternal Order of Police. This training brings together leaders from across the country to share ideas, sharpen leadership skills, and develop strategies that make our lodges more effective for the officers we represent.
Their commitment to leadership and continued education ensures the South Carolina FOP remains strong, unified, and focused on advancing the profession.
Thank you to those representing South Carolina and continuing to move our organization forward.
Today, we remember Greenwood County Sheriff’s Office Captain Otis Grier, Sr. and Greenville County Sheriff’s Office Investigator Antonio Joselito “Joe” Sapinoso.
On this date in 1987, Captain Grier was killed in an automobile accident while on duty.
On this date in 2003, Investigator Sapinoso was shot and killed after being taken hostage when he arrived home from his shift.
H.3034, Fargo’s, Hyco’s, Rico’s, Coba’s, Wick’s, and Mikka’s Law, has passed the South Carolina House and now heads to the Senate. Thank you to the House members who supported this bill.
The FOP Journal, published 12 times a year, is the official publication of the National Fraternal Order of Police. If you did not receive your digital copy in your email, contact your local lodge to ensure we have your current email. https://fop.net/news-and-events/fop-journal/
We welcome Chief Angela Green and look forward to working with her as she leads the Florence Police Department.
Florence Police Chief Angela Green is officially on the job with Wednesday being her first day at work.
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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 Leroy Jimerson
Deputy Sheriff Michael Jimerson was shot and killed while responding to a disturbance call at the Reserve at Gulf Hills Apartments at 6721 Washington...
Deputy Sheriff Steven Bruner
Deputy Sheriff Steven Bruner suffered a fatal medical emergency after assisting people in evacuating from the Mossy Pond Fire. The fire has ravaged...
Corporal Timothy J 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...
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...
