SC Police Chiefs

Chiefs of Police from across South Carolina joined Governor McMaster at the S.C. State House today in Columbia. Chief Josh Detter addressed the attendees and presented Governor McMaster with our patch and coin. Thank you Police App for sponsoring our meal. #thepoliceapp

Today we celebrate International Women’s Day. Thank you Chief Crowell, Chief Prock, Chief Gatling, and Marshal Latimore for representing SCPCA in SC!

Black History Month spotlight is on Officer Samuel P. Floyd, Sr.. He was the first full-time, uniformed African American policeman in the state of South Carolina. He served from 1947 to 1976 with the Conway Police Department. Trailblazer!

Thank you SCCJA for opening your doors to SCPCA’s RMS Open House this past Friday. Our partners at Cantey Tech Consulting hosted 85 chiefs and LE and sponsored our lunch. We are working together to find the right RMS fit for our departments in SC.

Merry Christmas from your South Carolina Chiefs of Police. We pray for a safe and healthy holiday season for all!

The 2026 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Awards program is fast approaching. Please see the below message from our Governor, Henry McMaster.

Happy Thanksgiving from your Chiefs of Police in South Carolina.

Thank you Veterans for our freedom to protect and serve!

What a fabulous evening that we had at the 2025 SCPCA Association leadership conference banquet. Thank you, Paul Butler and Dr Leah Kaylor for providing such a wonderful message. Our president, Chief Crowell, passed the torch to Chief Josh Detter. Thank you all attendees!

Thank you to Ashley Spence for sharing her story of survival and Britt Dove for his insight to the Murdaugh investigation. We in had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Marshall Jones and Captain Mac Marsh. Thanks to these law enforcement professionals for sharing their leadership points

A costume party broke out in the Axon Exhibit Hall at the 2025 SCPCA Leadership Conference. Congrats to Peregrine’s Tim Hill and the Chief Tony Taylor family for our winning categories!

Our 2025 SCPCA President, Chief Crowell, has officially opened the 2025 South Carolina Police Chiefs Association Leadership Conference. Sheriff Grady Judd of Polk County, Florida joins us to share his tactics with the press and social media.

We are excited to announce Motorola Solutions sponsored our hotel room keys for the 2025 SC Police Chiefs Association Leadership Conference in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Look for their logo on your wrist this weekend!

2025 brought a new Platinum sponsor to the SCPCA Leadership Conference. Thank you Brannen Motor Company and Jake Kelly for all your support!

A special thanks to one of our Diamond Sponsors, Hendrick Automotive Group. Thank you for supporting your chiefs of police and the 2025 SCPCA Leadership Conference. Great partners, great automobiles!

As we ramp up our 2025 SCPCA Leadership Conference, we thank CPI Security for returning as a Platinum Sponsor. We are excited to partner with CPI Security to bring the best training line up to your Chiefs of Police in South Carolina.

The 2025 SCPCA Leadership Conference is only 7 days away! Chiefs from across South Carolina will be meeting in Myrtle Beach for executive training and networking. Special thanks goes out to one of our Diamond Sponsors, Coca-Cola for their support of improving our profession in SC

Your Chiefs of Police were hosted by Chief Dana Crowell of NMBPD Thursday. Our corporate partner, Axon, continues to support us with training from retired Sheriff, Jim Voutour, and retired Buffalo Chief Joe Gramaglia. Thank you Axon and Chief Dana Crowell for a wonderful day!