Service, Justice, and Community
Each year, Martin Luther King Jr. Day provides an opportunity to pause and reflect on the meaning of service. It is a day set aside not for debate or division, […]
SC Law Enf News
Governor’s Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Nominations for 2025
We are pleased to announce the continuation of the Governor’s Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Awards Program in 2026. President John Blackmon sits on the Advisory Committee that will […]
What Prefiled Legislation Means for Law Enforcement
As the 2026 legislative session approaches, lawmakers in South Carolina have already given a preview of their priorities. Under longstanding practice, members of the General Assembly may file bills ahead […]
Back the Blue Act Introduced to Strengthen Officer Protections
Renewing Our Commitment to Officer Safety Violence directed at law enforcement has reached levels that no community should accept. By November 30 of this year, 314 officers had been shot […]
Crime Is Down Because Officers Deliver
South Carolina’s newly released 2024 Crime in South Carolina Report confirms what many communities have felt over the past year. Crime is declining across the state, and those gains are […]
Standing With a Family in Their Time of Need
https://www.givesendgo.com/BlesstheWrightfmaily Sixteen-year-old Mason Wright should be focused on school, sports, and the milestones every teenager looks forward to. Instead, she is preparing for a life-saving surgery after being diagnosed with […]
Officer Wellness: Managing Holiday Stress
For many people, the holidays bring comfort, laughter, and time with family. For law enforcement officers, they often bring longer shifts, heavier call volumes, and the quiet weight of being […]
Honoring Those Who Took the Oath Twice
Across South Carolina, many of our law enforcement officers once wore a different uniform. They served in the United States Armed Forces, answering the nation’s call to defend freedom around […]
FOP Stands with Charleston Aviation Authority Police
The South Carolina Fraternal Order of Police stands firmly with the Charleston County Aviation Authority police officers who were subjected to inappropriate and profane conduct by Rep. Nancy Mace. Regardless […]
Honoring First Responders’ Bravery
On October 28, our nation pauses to recognize National First Responders Day. The observance was formally established in 2017, when Congress passed a resolution designating the date to honor the […]
