SC Fallen Officers – March 25
Today, we remember Cottageville Police Department Chief of Police Jerry Wayne Shelton and Moncks Corner Police Department Police Officer Lonnie Michael Wells. On this date in 1989, Chief Jerry Shelton […]
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SC Fallen Officers – March 23
Today, we remember McColl Police Department Policeman David H. Hyatt. On this date in 1931, Policeman Hyatt succumbed to his wounds received in a shootout on March 7, 1931. Funeral […]
Statehouse Report – 03/22/2025
The South Carolina Fraternal Order of Police is committed to keeping law enforcement officers informed about legislative developments that impact our profession. This page provides weekly updates on key activities […]
SC Fallen Officers – March 19
Today, we remember St. Matthews Police Department Chief of Police Capers Wannamaker. On today’s date in 2011, Chief Wannamaker was killed in an automobile accident when his patrol car left […]
Strengthening Protections for K-9 Officers
The tragic death of K-9 Coba serves as a stark reminder of the dangers law enforcement officers and their K-9 partners face in the line of duty. Earlier this year, […]
SC Fallen Officers – March 18
Today, we remember Greenville Police Department Police Officer Allen Lee Jacobs and Greenwood Police Department Patrolman Alvis Benjamin “Pete” Phillips. On this date in 2016, Police Officer Allen Lee Jacobs […]
SC Fallen Officers – March 17
Today, we remember Chester District Sheriff Elijah Nunn. On this date in 1809, Sheriff Nunn was shot and killed while attempting to serve a civil bail writ on Samuel Floyd […]
Statehouse Report – 03/15/2025
The South Carolina Fraternal Order of Police is committed to keeping law enforcement officers informed about legislative developments that impact our profession. This page provides weekly updates on key activities […]
SC Fallen Officers – March 12
Today, we remember Anderson County Sheriff’s Office SC Master Deputy J. Alex Burdette, South Carolina Department of Corrections Corporal Joe Byrd, and Charleston County Police Detective William Patrick Messer. On […]
SC Fallen Officers – March 10
Today, we remember South Carolina Highway Patrol Patrolman Fulton Anthony. On this date in 1973, Patrolman Anthony was shot and killed by a prisoner while transporting the man to jail […]
