At the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame, visitors can experience the history of South Carolina law enforcement up close and have the chance to see historic equipment, seized contraband, weapons, badges, uniforms, and even a restored 1955 Ford SC Highway Patrol car!

Police, Sheriff's Deputies, and various state law enforcement officers...these are the men and women who serve and protect our communities. Visit the SC Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame to learn more about what these heroes do to keep us safe.

The Museum... The "Story" of South Carolina Law Enforcement

Like any other museum, the Hall of Fame preserves for the future a collection of artifacts, documents, and images related to South Carolina law enforcement, as well as general research files and files for each Memorial Room Inductee. The present collection contains approximately 2000 artifacts and documents, in addition to over 7000 images. The Hall of Fame is always interested in receiving appropriate additions to the collection.

Any object, image, or file in the museum collection can be made available for research by students, genealogists, family members, or other interested parties. Please contact the Hall of Fame staff for additional information or to make prior arrangements.

You can learn more about the museum at the Hall of Fame Museum page. 

The Memorial...We Must Never Forget

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame Memorial Room is dedicated to those men and women who have given their lives in service to the people of the state of South Carolina. There are more than 400 officers recognized since 1797 from all over the state and many different agencies, ranging up to the present time.

If you know of an officer who you believe would qualify for induction, please contact the Hall of Fame. It is our goal to honor EVERY South Carolina law enforcement officer who has made the supreme sacrifice for their fellow citizens.

For more information on how to nominate an officer to be recognized in the Hall of Fame Memorial room, visit the Hall of Fame Memorial Room page. 

Make a Donation

The SC Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame is operated and maintained by the generous donations from the general public, as well as law enforcement family, friends, and supporters. 

If you would like to support law enforcement history in South Carolina, there are several ways to donate. 

General Donations for the SC Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame

A general donation to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officer Hall of Fame will ensure that the Hall of Fame can continue its mission of honoring law enforcement at the facility.

Donate to the SC Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame here.

Scholarship Donations

A donation to the scholarship program will provide educational dollars to the sons and daughters of South Carolina officers who were killed in the line of duty and are honored in the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame Memorial Room.

For more information about the scholarship program, as well as the application and selection process, by visiting the Hall of Fame Scholarships page.  

Donate to the scholarship fund here.

K-9 Memorial Fund Donations

A donation to the K-9 Memorial Fund will allow the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officer Hall of Fame to build a memorial honoring the brave K-9 officers who were killed in the line of duty while serving our state. 

Donate to the K-9 Memorial Fund here.

If you’d like to mail a donation directly, please write a check out to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame and send it to: 

• South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame*
• 5400 Broad River Road
• Columbia, SC 29212

*Please write the fund to which you are donating in the memo line.

Additional questions can be directed to the Hall of Fame Administrator, Jim McClary at (803) 896-8199 or jamesmcclary@SCDPS.gov.