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Patrol

Video: High-Speed Chase In S.C.

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is investigating an arrest captured on a deputy's dash-cam following a high-speed pursuit in Charleston County.

February 15, 2012

Special Units

Video: S.C. Cop who Lost Leg Tries Out for SWAT

As a former Marine, Spartanburg (S.C.) Police Officer Keith Soules is bringing his never-say-die approach to accomplishing his dream of joining the agency's tactical team.

February 6, 2012

Patrol

Video: Man Dies After Eating Cocaine In Brother's Butt

A man died shortly after eating an ounce of cocaine hidden in his brother's buttocks in an attempt to avoid being caught by an officer with the drug, according to North Charleston (S.C.) Police.

December 21, 2011

Patrol

Deputy Fired In Election Flap Named Deputy of the Year

A Kershaw County (S.C.) Sheriff's deputy who was fired for supporting a candidate who challenged the sitting sheriff in a 2010 election was recognized as "deputy of the year" by the community.

December 4, 2011

Patrol

S.C. Cop Struck While Helping Motorist

A Nitro (S.C.) Police officer remains in critical condition after being hit by a car Thursday, while assisting a motorist.

November 24, 2011

Patrol

S.C. Deputy Fatally Shot Searching Home

Dep. Roger Rice, who had completed police training in January, died as a result of gunfire sustained during a shootout with Bennie Ray Brown Jr., who had been released from jail two weeks ago and has a 20-year arrest record in the state.

July 13, 2011

Special Units

S.C. Man Who Charged Cops With AK-47 Had Homemade Explosives

The 22-year-old man who charged Columbia (S.C.) Police officers with an AK-47 was carrying homemade explosives when tactical officers fatally shot him at a rental property after an hour-long standoff.

April 30, 2011

Patrol

S.C. Deputy Shoots Armed Man, After Discovering Wife's Body

A Cherokee County (S.C.) Sheriff's deputy shot a man who pointed a handgun at him, after the deputy discovered the body of the man's wife, who had apparently been dead for several days.

April 12, 2011

Technology

South Carolina Agencies Launch UAV Surveillance Program

The agencies plan to use the craft to assist patrol officers during foot pursuits across jurisdictional boundaries. The small helicopters include cameras, and a weapon can be mounted if needed.

March 23, 2011

Special Units

Former S.C. SWAT Officer Shot by Former Colleague

Craig Brewster Thompson, 43, apparently committed "suicide by cop" after emerging at 3 a.m. Friday from the house where he had been keeping his 4-year-old twin daughters hostage for nearly four hours.

March 20, 2011

Patrol

S.C. Agency Gives Officers Customer Service Training

Columbia, S.C., Police Chief Randy Scott emphasized the importance of customer service during a training session, saying he wants all officers to be polite, courteous and professional when dealing with the public.

February 19, 2011

Patrol

Man Kills Self In Front of Deputy At Truck Wreck

After approaching the man, the deputy noticed blood on him and asked to see the man's hands. When the man didn't immediately respond, the deputy took cover behind his patrol car and demanded to see the man's hands. The suspect pulled out the gun and shot himself in the chest.

February 7, 2011