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Prepared Officers Don’t Rely on Luck

Prepared Officers Don’t Rely on Luck

July 10, 2025

When a critical incident occurs, there is no warm-up. No grace period. No second chance. What an officer says or does in the immediate aftermath can define the course of […]

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Law and Liberty Go Hand in Hand

Law and Liberty Go Hand in Hand

July 3, 2025

Every year on the Fourth of July, Americans gather to celebrate the birth of our nation. We light fireworks, wave flags, and proudly honor the freedoms won in 1776. But […]

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Congresswoman Nancy Mace Visits South Carolina FOP

Congresswoman Nancy Mace Visits South Carolina FOP

June 23, 2025

When elected officials want to hear directly from law enforcement, they turn to the Fraternal Order of Police. That principle was on full display during our recent Board of Directors […]

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Today, we remember Chesterfield County Rural Police Commission Officer Henry Buford Graves, City of Charleston Police Department Detective Purce A. Wansley & Policeman Walter L. Miller, Laurens County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Sheriff Roger Dale Rice, Jr., and Columbia Police Department, SC Master Police Officer Robert John Hall.

On this date in 1924, Officer Graves was killed when he fell from a vehicle that had sped away from a checkpoint near the center of Pageland.

On this date in 1936, Detective Purce Wansley was shot and killed at 0100 hours when he attempted to arrest a man for threatening to kill another person.

On this date in 1940, Policeman Miller succumbed to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident while pursuing a speeding vehicle.

On this date in 2011, Deputy Sheriff Roger Rice was shot and killed as he and other deputies searched for a 38-year-old murder suspect at approximately 11:55 pm.

On this date in 2020, Master Police Officer Bob Hall died after contracting COVID-19 during a presumed exposure while on duty.

Posted on Monday, July 14, 2025

We support the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office following the internal determination that five deputies were fully justified in the use of deadly force. Confronted with a violent threat, their actions reflect the serious danger officers face and the courage required to respond.

Body cam footage shows the events of what lead up to the shooting on May 29 in Greer.

Sheriff determines if 5 deputies were justified in deadly May shooting in Greer

Posted on Sunday, July 13, 2025

Critical incidents demand immediate action and confident decision-making. SCFOP’s Critical Incident Seminars provide essential training for South Carolina’s law enforcement officers to prepare for these high-stakes moments. Don’t wait to secure your seat. https://scfop.org/member-benefits/

Posted on Sunday, July 13, 2025

Today, we remember South Carolina State Dispensary Commission Constable Robert Andrew Pettigrew and South Carolina Highway Patrol Patrolman Lide Lawson Rhodes.

On this date in 1895, Dispensary Constable Bob Pettigrew succumbed to gunshot wound sustained two weeks earlier as he and other constables attempted to arrest several bootleggers who were transporting several barrels of whiskey.

On this date in 1938, Patrolman L. Lawson Rhodes was killed in a motorcycle accident while on patrol in Darlington County.

Posted on Sunday, July 13, 2025

Strong leadership begins with accountability and presence. We commend the eight Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office candidates who participated in Friday night’s public forum at Converse University. The entire forum is available to view at the link below.

The event is set to begin at 6:15 p.m. at Twitchell Auditorium on Converse University’s campus.

Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Candidate Forum held Friday night

Posted on Saturday, July 12, 2025

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Tribute to Fallen Officers

Sam

K9 Sam

Lexington County Sheriff's Department EOW: Jul 8, 2025

K9 Sam succumbed to heat stroke after suffering a medical emergency while training. Temperatures were registering over 100 degrees in the shade. As...

Sheriff Mason

Deputy Sheriff Devin Mason

Darlington County Sheriff's Office EOW: Jul 1, 2025

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...

Sheriff Ansay

Deputy Sheriff Nathaniel Ansay

Florence County Sheriff's Office EOW: May 20, 2025

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...

Bum

K9 Bum I

Richland County Sheriff's Department EOW: Dec 23, 2024

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...

Kodak

K9 Kodak

Richland County Sheriff's Department EOW: Oct 10, 2024

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...

Mikka

K9 Mikka

Lee County Sheriff's Office EOW: Sep 20, 2024

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...

Wick

K9 Wick

Richland County Sheriff's Department EOW: Jun 20, 2024

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...

Coba

K9 Coba

South Carolina Law Enforcement Division EOW: Jun 11, 2024

K9 Coba was shot and killed while officers attempted to arrest a fugitive on Gravel Road in Prosperity. South Carolina Law Enforcement Division...

Sheriff Jacob Eric Salrin

Deputy Sheriff Jacob Eric Salrin

Richland County Sheriff's Department EOW: Sep 29, 2023

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...

Rico

K9 Rico

South Carolina Law Enforcement Division EOW: Sep 28, 2023

K9 Rico was shot and killed while attempting to apprehend an attempted murder suspect. On Tuesday, September 27, 2023, deputies with the Charleston...

Sheriff Aleman

Deputy Sheriff Antonio Aleman

Doña Ana County Sheriff's Office EOW: Jul 8, 2025

Deputy Sheriff Antonio Aleman was killed in an automobile crash on eastbound Interstate 10, close to the Avenida de Mesilla exit, at approximately...

Sam

K9 Sam

Lexington County Sheriff's Department EOW: Jul 8, 2025

K9 Sam succumbed to heat stroke after suffering a medical emergency while training. Temperatures were registering over 100 degrees in the shade. As...

Raven

K9 Raven

Tucson Police Department EOW: Jul 5, 2025

K9 Raven succumbed to gunshot wounds he received on October 9, 2023, while apprehending a subject at the Gene C. Reid Park at 900 S. Randolph Way in...

Miguel Cano

Officer Miguel Cano

California Highway Patrol EOW: Jul 2, 2025

Officer Miguel Cano was killed in a vehicle crash at Bristol Parkway north of Green Valley Circle in Culver City, California, at 12:30 a.m. Officer...

Sheriff Mason

Deputy Sheriff Devin Mason

Darlington County Sheriff's Office EOW: Jul 1, 2025

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...

Detention Officer Francisco Paul Flattes

Detention Officer Francisco Paul Flattes

Cherokee County Sheriff's Office EOW: Jun 30, 2025

Detention Officer Francisco Flattes was shot and killed by a federal inmate at the Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital at 3990 E. U.S. Highway 64 Alt...

Kendall Corder

Police Officer Kendall Isaiah Corder

Milwaukee Police Department EOW: Jun 29, 2025

Police Officer Kendall Corder succumbed to gunshot wounds he received when he was ambushed at North 24th Place and West Garfield Avenue in Milwaukee...

Undersheriff Gaede

Undersheriff Brandon Gaede

Phillips County Sheriff's Office EOW: Jun 27, 2025

Undersheriff Brandon Gaede was shot and killed while arresting a subject at 899 1st Street in Phillipsburg around 9:28 p.m. After receiving a call...

Shiou Deng

Sergeant Shiou Deng

Los Angeles Police Department EOW: Jun 23, 2025

Sergeant Shiou Deng was struck and killed by the driver of a vehicle while assisting at the scene of a vehicle crash on the southbound lanes of...

Gabriel Facio

Police Officer Gabriel Facio

Apache Junction Police Department EOW: Jun 8, 2025

Police Officer Gabriel Facio died six days after being shot in the face by a driver who had been pulled over for brandishing a gun in a road-rage...

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