October is Crime Prevention Month
October is Crime Prevention Month, a time to reflect on the efforts that keep our communities safe long before a crime ever occurs. Established in 1984 by President Ronald Reagan […]
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Parole Denied for the Killer of Cottageville Police Chief Jerry Wayne Shelton
On September 24, 2025, the South Carolina parole board rejected the release of the man convicted of murdering Cottageville Police Chief Jerry Wayne Shelton. For the law enforcement community, the […]
Today in History: The Creation of the U.S. Marshals Service
On September 24, 1789, President George Washington signed the Judiciary Act into law, laying the foundation for the federal judiciary and creating the Office of the United States Marshal. With […]
South Carolina FOP Mini-Conference Recap
Columbia, South Carolina – September 13, 2025 On Saturday, September 13, 2025, members of the South Carolina Fraternal Order of Police gathered in Columbia for our biennial Mini-Conference. Delegates and […]
When Tragedy Becomes Routine
Why South Carolina Must Stand With Law Enforcement As I prepared for this week’s South Carolina Fraternal Order of Police Conference in Columbia, I reviewed the articles and updates we’ve […]
Protecting Those Who Protect Us: Why the Move Over Law Matters More Than Ever
South Carolina has been shaken in recent weeks by a series of devastating roadside incidents involving our State Troopers. Since August, three troopers have been struck while performing traffic stops, […]
Protecting South Carolina’s K9 Heroes
On a September evening in Rock Hill, police officers responded to a call no family should ever have to make. A woman reported that her partner had chased her through […]
Funeral Arrangements Announced for Trooper First Class Dennis D. Ricks
COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Department of Public Safety has announced funeral arrangements for South Carolina Highway Patrol Trooper First Class Dennis D. Ricks, who tragically died on Wednesday, August […]
SCFOP Delegation Heads to 67th National FOP Conference
From August 3–8, 2025, members of the South Carolina Fraternal Order of Police are traveling to Miami Beach, Florida, to take part in the 67th National Conference and Exposition of […]
Law Enforcement Needs Strategic Investment Now
In a recent blog post, we emphasized that law and liberty go hand in hand. That message bears repeating. Public safety does not sustain itself. It requires deliberate, strategic investment. […]
