South Carolina’s Special U.S. Senate Primary Is August 11
South Carolina voters will return to the polls on Tuesday, August 11, for a special Republican primary for the United States Senate. It is an unusual election taking place in […]
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Funeral Arrangements Announced for Master Deputy Jillian Hope Olson
The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department has announced funeral arrangements for Master Deputy Jillian Hope Olson, who passed away on July 30, 2026. Deputy Olson joined the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department […]
Lexington County Sheriff’s Department Mourns the Loss of Master Deputy Jillian Olson
The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is mourning the loss of Master Deputy Jillian Olson, who died July 30, 2026, during an underwater training exercise on Lake Murray. She was 29. […]
FOP Power In Peers Instructor Training Coming to Summerville
Officer wellness begins with having the right people, the right training, and the right support systems in place. This September, law enforcement professionals across South Carolina will have a unique […]
Train the Mind Behind the Badge
Tactical Mindset Symposium Brings Two Days of Leadership and Decision-Making Training to Western North Carolina Law enforcement officers face complex situations that demand sound judgment, emotional control, and decisive leadership. […]
SCFOP Endorsement Process
Every election cycle, members ask how the South Carolina Fraternal Order of Police decides whether to endorse a candidate. Some believe endorsements are made by the State President. Others assume […]
SCFOP Congressional Election Guide 2026
The South Carolina Fraternal Order of Police is committed to providing voters with factual, issue-focused information about candidates seeking public office. As part of the SCFOP endorsement process, all ballot-certified […]
The HALO Act and Its Current Legislative Status
The Helping Alleviate Lawful Obstruction (HALO) Act has been one of the most closely watched pieces of public safety legislation considered by the South Carolina General Assembly. Throughout the legislative […]
When Violence Targets Law Enforcement, Every Community Is at Risk
Independence Day should be a time for families, neighbors, and visitors to gather in celebration. Across South Carolina, thousands did just that over the July 4th holiday. But for many […]
Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary
On July 4, 1776, representatives of the Thirteen Colonies gathered in Philadelphia to adopt a document that would alter the course of history. The Declaration of Independence announced to the […]
