Video purportedly shows Mississippi police chief smoking marijuana
A video appears to show the Lumberton, Mississippi police chief smoking what he implies is marijuana.
Law Enforcement
Battle for the Blue: music, food and fun to benefit law enforcement
Support Midlands law enforcement at the Battle for the Blue event at the Ice House Amphitheater in Lexington.
Governor to propose tax relief for those who serve in uniform
The Governor will be in Lexington Friday morning to make an announcement about a tax reform proposal aimed at providing relief to those who serve in uniform.
Newberry County deputies now equipped with body cameras
All sheriff’s deputies in Newberry County are now equipped with body cameras to record evidence, Newberry County Sheriff Lee Foster announced Thursday.
Community invited to share “Coffee with a Cop”
Midlands law enforcement agencies will partake in the National Coffee with a Cop Day on Wednesday.
Deputies Armed with “Buddy Cards” to Connect with Kids
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is seeking to strengthen bonds with youth community members through a new “buddy card” program.
Exclusive Series: SLED Takes Strong Stand Against Medical Marijuana
The chief of SLED opposes a bill that would legalize medical marijuana in South Carolina.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The road to legalizing medical marijuana in South Carolina stops abruptly at the doorstep of law enforcement in the state. S.C. Law Enforcement Division (SLED) Chief Mark Keel has been a steadfast opponent to the idea. “This is still a federally prohibited schedule one controlled substance,” Keel said, “it’s an illegal drug.” 28 states and the…
Haley Signs Bill Banning Law Enforcement Ticket Quotas
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – A new law bars South Carolina’s law enforcement agencies from setting ticket quotas for officers. Gov. Nikki Haley signed the ban into law Thursday. Its sponsor, Democratic Rep. Justin Bamberg, has said quotas pressure officers to stop people for minor offenses. He thinks the law will help repair officers’ frayed relationships with residents. Bamberg also represents…
