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SCHP 2020 Trooper of the Year
Thursday, Dec 30, 2021
Narratives:
Narratives for Trooper of the Year
Narratives for Telecommunications Operator of the Year
Click on a name below for individual photos (photos will open in a separate window).
Trooper of the Year Winners for Each Troop/Unit
**Also Overall Winner
Troop One: Corporal Jacob T. Atwood
Troop Two: Trooper First Class Andrew J. Cwynar
Troop Three: Lance Corporal Tyler D. Landreth
Troop Four: Trooper Christopher A. Plyler
Troop Five: Lance Corporal Elijah A. Metherd**
Troop Six: Lance Corporal Jeb R. Fay
Troop Seven: Lance Corporal Antonio J. Griffin
Troop Eight: Master Trooper Donald R. Weatherwalks
Troop Nine: Master Trooper Eren Demirer
Troop Ten: Sergeant Kenneth W. Collins
Telecommunications Winners by Region
**Also Overall Winner
Aviana Mcmahan, Blythewood TCC
Laveetra Grant, Charleston TCC
Bradley Kennedy, Florence TCC
Stephanie Morgan**, Greenville TCC
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Monday, Nov 2, 2026
SCDPS Reports Six Killed on South Carolina Roadways October 30 to November 1, 2026
Read Full ArticleColumbia — The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces a preliminary number of six persons killed on South Carolina roadways beginning Friday, October 30, at 6:00 p.m. through Sunday, November 1, at 11:59 p.m.
For additional data on traffic fatalities by county, please view the most recent year-to-date fatality report on our website.*
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Wednesday, Oct 28, 2026
Thirteen Law Enforcement Professionals Inducted into the SC Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame for Meritorious Service
Read Full ArticleFor Immediate Release
October 28, 2026
Contact: Kyle McGahee, Office of Public Affairs - 803-896-8747Media: Photos from today's ceremony can be found in the online photo album here.
Columbia — The South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame held an induction ceremony today to recognize 13 South Carolina law enforcement professionals for their exemplary service to the law enforcement profession.
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Monday, Oct 26, 2026
SCDPS Reports Seven Killed On South Carolina Roadways October 23 To October 25, 2026
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October 26, 2026
Contact: Your local Highway Patrol Community Relations Officer, 803-896-8144Columbia — The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces a preliminary number of seven persons killed on South Carolina roadways beginning Friday, October 23, at 6:00 p.m. through Sunday, October 25, at 11:59 p.m.
For additional data on traffic fatalities by county, please view the most recent year-to-date fatality report on our website.*
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Monday, Oct 19, 2026
SCDE and SCDPS Highlight School Bus Safety: Safe Rides, Everyday Heroes
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October 19, 2026
Contact: SCDE Communications
communications@ed.sc.gov
COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina’s education and public safety leaders are joining forces to deliver a critical message to drivers: safe rides for our everyday heroes. One careless decision can change lives forever — and there are no second chances.