2026 FOP Day at the Statehouse
South Carolina law enforcement leaders unite to advocate for officer safety and strengthen relationships with lawmakers On Wednesday, February 25, 2026, members of the South Carolina Fraternal Order of Police […]
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The Supreme Court Case That Changed Police Searches
On February 24, 1914, the United States Supreme Court issued a ruling that permanently altered the relationship between law enforcement authority and constitutional limits. The case was Weeks v. United […]
Statehouse Report – 02/20/2026
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 […]
SC First Responders Need HALO Protection
Multiple HALO bills are currently pending before the South Carolina General Assembly, including H.3535, S.175, and H.4763. Each proposal establishes a clearly defined 25-foot safety perimeter around first responders who […]
SCFOP and the Law Enforcement Torch Run
The relationship between the South Carolina Fraternal Order of Police and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics reflects a shared commitment to service, professionalism, and community. […]
The First 9-1-1 Call Changed Policing Forever
On February 16, 1968, a simple three-digit number changed public safety in the United States forever. In the small town of Haleyville, a call was placed that would quietly reshape […]
The Moment South Carolina Made Remembrance Permanent
On February 15, 2006, a permanent promise was set in stone on the grounds of the South Carolina Statehouse. That morning, families, officers, state leaders, and citizens gathered not to […]
The Ones Who Serve Beside the Badge
Valentine’s Day is often associated with visible gestures, cards, flowers, time set aside. For many in law enforcement households, those moments are postponed, shortened, or quietly reimagined. Shift changes replace […]
Statehouse Report – 02/13/2026
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 […]
The FOP Standard for Officer Wellness
Officer wellness is discussed frequently across the profession, yet it is still too often treated as an add-on rather than a professional requirement. For the Fraternal Order of Police, officer […]
