‘It’s in my blood:’ SCHP First Sergeant retiring after more than 26 years
Fri, 07/11/2025
First Sergeant Mark Thompson never needed action figurines as a child. Growing up the son and grandson of law enforcement officers provided its share…Beloved OFS employee says goodbye after 33 years in state government
Tue, 06/24/2025
With decades of experience in law, grant funding, photography, and crafts, some might call Penny Baskin a jack-of-all-trades. Born and raised in…From working under a pineapple field in Hawaii, to keeping DPS online: OIT's Ron Bass retires after 27 years
Tue, 06/24/2025
A husband, father, and U.S. Army veteran, Ron Bass has always believed in giving credit where credit is due. “There’s a lot of unsung heroes…’I’m not ready to leave yet‘: BPS officer returns to work after only 32 days of retirement
Fri, 06/20/2025
They say that if you find a job you love, you will never work a day in your life. This has held especially true for Master Officer Michael Hydrick,…‘You don’t get a second chance’: Father and son still making memories as SCHP major, STP officer
Sun, 06/15/2025
Major Everick Patterson never pushed his son to follow in his footsteps of serving in the military and law enforcement. Lance Corporal Trey Patterson…‘I’ve been blessed‘: Retiring SCDPS officer reflects on 27 years of traffic stops, polygraph exams — and looks at what’s to come
Fri, 05/30/2025
For Gill Knox, a life dedicated to public safety was always on the forefront of his mind. Now, having spent half of his life with the Department of…How this SCDPS officer juggles being a program manager, a funeral assistant, a high school football ref, and a dad
Sat, 05/17/2025
Brent Kelly has several jobs — but he doesn’t consider any of them work. “I guess you could say work is my hobby,” he grinned. “But to me, it’s…Running — and riding — for Reynolds: SC law enforcement officers honor fallen STP officer
Fri, 05/16/2025
Two South Carolina law enforcement officers honored a fallen State Transport Police officer during National Police Week events in Washington, D.C.,…‘You can be both’: SCHP trooper and mother of 9 reflects on motherhood, female empowerment and the importance of family
Sun, 05/11/2025
Shameka Jenkins starts her day at 4 a.m. as a Lance Corporal with the SC Highway Patrol, and ends her day at home as a Mom. Then, she does it all…For STP corporal retiring after 30 years, it’s not goodbye — it’s ‘I’ll be back’
Fri, 05/02/2025
A career in law enforcement is something Corporal Stacy Craig always wanted to pursue. After committing 30 years of his life to service, Craig looks…