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Statehouse Report – 04/25/2026
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 […]
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Final day in Anaheim at the National FOP Board Meeting. SCFOP leadership remains engaged, ensuring South Carolina’s voice is heard and continuing the work to strengthen our officers and public safety.
Officers faced a dangerous and rapidly evolving situation, and we are thankful no officers were injured.
Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting late Saturday morning.Around 9:15 a.m., officers responded to Rushmore Loop after receiving reports of a p
Armed Incident in Florence Ends in Officer-Involved Shooting, Suspect in Custody
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Major Ernest S. Moultrie’s career reflects a lifetime of service and leadership that will always be respected.
Major Ernest S. Moultrie, who was called “a distinguished and trailblazing member of the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office and the law enforcement community of South Carolina,” passed away on Thursday.
Once longest-serving law enforcement officer in South Carolina passes away
Today, we remember Clio Police Department Sergeant Julian Branch, Aiken County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff Henry Hampton Howard, and Timmonsville Police Department Patrolman Lucius Victor Jenerette.
On this date in 1976, Sergeant Branch was shot and killed after a motor vehicle chase on SC Highway 35-19 around 11:30 pm. Sergeant Branch was a member of the force for about 16 months. He was a US Army veteran. He was survived by his mother, three brothers, and a sister.
On this date in 1925, Sheriff Henry Howard was shot and killed as he and three deputies attempted to serve a warrant for the manufacture of illegal liquor. As they approached the house, several men inside opened fire, fatally wounding Sheriff Howard. The deputies were able to return fire and killed two of the suspects. Sheriff Howard had been with the agency for 13 years and had previously served as a Constable and later as Chief of Police of Aiken, South Carolina. He was survived by his wife, seven children, and his three siblings.
On this date in 1954, Patrolman Lucius Jenerette was shot and killed while attempting to question a man who refused to pay a $3 taxi fare. Patrolman Jenerette had served with the Timmonsville Police Department for only four months. He was survived by his wife.
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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...
Police Officer Dallas Hinton
Police Officer Dallas Hinton was killed in an automobile crash on U.S. 43 in Clarke County, near mile marker 90, at approximately 4:45 a.m. Officer...
Deputy Sheriff Thomas Lemay
Deputy Sheriff Thomas "Walker" LeMay was shot and killed during a welfare check in Wister, at a home off of Highway 270 at approximately 11:00 a.m. ...
Deputy Sheriff Landon Faulkner
Deputy Sheriff Landon Faulkner succumbed to injuries sustained in a crash two days before, on State Highway 111 near the intersection of Lewis Chapel...
Agent Eddie Santiago Renta
Agent Eddie Santiago-Renta was shot and killed during an undercover operation in the Pampanos neighborhood of Ponce at approximately 1:00 p.m. While...
Detective Randy Hoppert
Detective Randy Hoppert was shot and killed while responding to officers who were met with gunfire while serving an eviction notice. Around 10:20...
Trooper Vernon Brake
Trooper Vernon Brake was killed in a head-on vehicle crash on Interstate 35 in Oklahoma City shortly before noon. A vehicle traveling southbound on...
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...
K9 Flok I
K9 Floki was shot and killed while working the back perimeter of the Marshall County Correctional Facility at 833 West Street in Holy Springs. K9...
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...
