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‘I wouldn’t trade it for the world’: DPS Captain and former Highway Patrol K-9 handler retires

Few people can say their career has carried them across states, seas, and sky — but for Captain Steven English, exploration has always been a part of…

‘He’s my hero’: How STP major supports his son’s law enforcement career as a father — and a fellow officer

As a police officer of nearly 20 years, Major Todd Catoe knows how dangerous the world can be. He knows what it’s like to raise children and send…

‘My heart will always be out on the road,’ says SCHP Lieutenant Colonel retiring after 32 years

Lieutenant Colonel Bobby Albert never joined the South Carolina Highway Patrol with his sights set on becoming a deputy commander. He focused on…

Retiring SC Highway Patrol Community Relations Officer proves it’s never too late to chase your dream

After working 34 years in the corporate world, Lieutenant Joe Hovis decided to pursue his lifelong dream of becoming a state trooper. And now after…

SCHP Lieutenant Colonel selected to high-ranking position for SC Freemasons

As a deputy commander for the South Carolina Highway Patrol, and a law enforcement officer for more than 35 years, Lieutenant Colonel Bobby Albert…

Driven into law enforcement by tragedy, retiring DPS major reflects on 30 years of serving across SC

Major Christian Logdon was 12 years old when a state trooper and a coroner knocked on the door of his family’s Kentucky home one summer day in 1983.…

From human resources to hounds: Retiring OHR Director looks back on 33 years of helping others

Whether assisting an employee in a rough spot or rescuing at-risk dogs, DPS Office of Human Resources Director Tonya Chambers knows the power of…

When not overseeing evidence, this DPS major enjoys quite the picture-perfect hobby

Major Mendel Rivers doesn’t just take in a beautiful sunset or admire a majestic eagle flying overhead. Like a fisherman trying to snag a big catch,…

SCDPS mechanic reflects on 38 years of protecting troopers and officers

For 38 years, Wendell Walker has been known in the Department of Public Safety’s Fleet Shop for his big smile, warm personality and great…

Electrical lineman-turned-SC trooper is driven by serving others. But what he does to unwind may surprise you

Before he joined the South Carolina Highway Patrol, Trooper First Class John Chism regularly handled 7,200-volt electrical cables while dangling 40…