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We proudly recognize Officers Matthew Muterspaw and Michael Mercurio of the Myrtle Beach Police Department, who were awarded the Life-Saving Award for preventing a suicide earlier this year. Their calm professionalism and commitment to preserving life reflect the very best of law enforcement.
Two Myrtle Beach police officers are being credited with saving a suicidal man’s life earlier this year.
Myrtle Beach police officers recognized for saving man threatening to jump off bridge
Congratulations to Chief Billy Stubbs on his return to lead the McColl Police Department. After a period of challenges, we’re encouraged to see experienced leadership stepping in to restore trust and rebuild the department. We wish Chief Stubbs the best as he begins this new chapter in service to the McColl community.
The Marlboro County Town of McColl hired Billy Stubbs as the community’s new police chief, according to McColl Mayor Robert Outlaw.Outlaw said Stubbs is a good
We’re excited to see the improvements taking shape under Aiken County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff Marty Sawyer’s leadership in Aiken County. Strong, proactive leadership makes a difference—for deputies, communities, and the future of law enforcement.
AIken County Sheriff Marty Sawyer spoke to the Rotary Club of Aiken on May 19 and discussed the efforts he’s made during his first months in office.
What has Aiken County’s new sheriff been up to? Sawyer discusses his priorities
Joint Base Charleston will host a Police Fair this Wednesday as part of their Police Week celebration, highlighting law enforcement capabilities with K-9 demos, self-defense training, patrol boat displays, and more. Events like these show the strength and professionalism behind the badge. We’re proud to see agencies from across the region coming together in support of public safety.
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Joint Base Charleston will hold Wednesday a police fair to showcase its law enforcement capabilities. The event will include a K-9 demonstration, basic self-defense demons…
We are proud to announce the chartering of our newest lodge in Dillon County.
The South Carolina Fraternal Order of Police continues to grow as we unite more officers under a shared commitment to serve, protect, and support one another.
Congratulations to the new lodge officers: Simon Temple, Drew Massengale, and Zane Bryant.
Welcome to the FOP family—we stand with you.
Tribute to Fallen Officers
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...
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...
Lieutenant Allen Noochie Credeur
Lieutenant Noochie Credeur was shot and killed by friendly fire while serving a search warrant at the 500 block of East Harrop Street in Rayne. At...
Special Deputy Sheriff Larry Henderson Jr
Special Deputy Sheriff Larry Henderson was intentionally struck and killed by a driver while directing traffic at the intersection of Martin Luther...
Deputy Sheriff Brandon Ray Sikes
Deputy Sheriff Brandon Sikes was shot and killed during an attempted traffic stop just before exit 194 on Interstate 20, near Augusta, at...
K9 Ka I
K9 Kai succumbed to heatstroke after completing his annual certification training at 361 Exide Drive in Bristol. When K9 Kai became overheated...
Deputy Sheriff Jesse Perez
Deputy Sheriff Jesse Perez was killed when debris from a commercial vehicle struck him during a traffic stop on West U.S. Highway 180 in Lamesa. He...
K9 Knox
K9 Knox was struck and killed during a pursuit of a stolen vehicle around 1:40 a.m. Officers attempted to stop the driver of a stolen vehicle at a...
Captain Helio Armando Garcia III
Captain Helio Garcia was killed when his patrol car was struck by another vehicle at approximately 11:30 p.m. on Flat Shoals Road close to Connell...
K9 Chico
K9 Chico was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver on Interstate 10 East at 12:50 a.m. K9 Chico and his handler had completed a traffic stop...
Deputy Sheriff Melissa Pollard
Deputy Sheriff Melissa Pollard was killed when her cruiser collided with the back of a semi-truck at the intersection of FM 14 and State Highway...
Deputy Sheriff William May
Deputy Sheriff Will May was shot and killed while responding to a disturbance at the Dollar General Market at 10738 US-90 in Defuniak Springs. ...
