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SCHP 2021 Trooper of the Year
Friday, Apr 1, 2022
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).
Master Trooper Jones was nominated for saving a 2-year-old boy who was drowning in a pool. Please click the image to read the complete narrative.
Trooper of the Year Winners for Each Troop/Unit
**Also Overall Winner
Troop One: Trooper T.A. Johnson
Troop Two: Lance Corporal R.G. Chase
Troop Three: Lance Corporal J.M. Gardner
Troop Four: Lance Corporal D.A. Bunch
Troop Five: Lance Corporal A.J. Marshall
Troop Six: Trooper H.L. Green
Troop Seven: Trooper First Class J.J. Richardson
Troop Eight (Safety Improvement Team): Master Trooper J.L. Baldwin
Troop Nine ((MAIT): Lance Corporal N.R Everhart
Troop Ten (Community Relations, Recruiting and Employment Unit): Master Trooper D.G. Jones**
Telecommunications Winners by Region
**Also Overall Winner
Taurean Kinard, Blythewood TCC
Chelsie Cribb**, Charleston TCC
Jessica Wiebalk**, Charleston TCC
Carl DeVault, Florence TCC
April Smith, Greenville TCC
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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
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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.