Today in History: The Formation of the FBI
On July 26, 1908, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was established, marking the creation of a federal law enforcement agency focused on handling major crimes and national security. The […]
On July 26, 1908, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was established, marking the creation of a federal law enforcement agency focused on handling major crimes and national security. The […]
On July 22, 2004, President George W. Bush signed the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) into law, providing qualified law enforcement officers and retired officers the right to carry […]
The recent Charleston City Paper article, “S.C. Logs 26 Officer-Involved Shootings in 2024 — So Far,” presents a biased narrative designed to provoke outrage rather than inform. The piece fails […]
The Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) has always stood as a stalwart advocate for the brave men and women who dedicate their lives to safeguarding our communities. Today, we are […]
Return to Work Legislation Bill Number Description Status Date SCFOP’s Position Hyperlink S188 Earnings Limitation – eliminates the cap for PORS members. Also, eliminates the cap for retired certified teachers […]
We are pleased to announce that Governor Henry McMaster has signed Senate Bill 969 into law, significantly enhancing the financial support for law enforcement officers across South Carolina. This legislation, […]
As of today, July 1, 2024, a significant new law has gone into effect in South Carolina designed to provide an additional layer of protection for our law enforcement officers. […]
On June 25, 2014, the United States Supreme Court delivered a landmark decision in the case of Riley v. California, significantly impacting the procedures for searching digital information on cell […]
The South Carolina Supreme Court recently delivered a crucial ruling in the case of State v. Collins, impacting how law enforcement officers conduct interrogations. The court held that a defendant’s […]
On June 23, 1969, the United States Supreme Court delivered a landmark decision in the case of Chimel v. California, defining the scope of searches incident to a lawful arrest. […]
The South Carolina Fraternal Order of Police State Lodge was formed in 1977. Since then, the FOP has supported and represented law enforcement officers across the state.