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SLED Special Agent Robert E.B. Williams was inducted into the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame this week. Robert Edward Boone “Bob” Williams joined SLED in 1972 as a Special Agent to work in Narcotics Investigations, now known as SLED’s Alcohol, Narcotics & Vice Services. On Monday, April 8, 1974, Agent Williams was working an undercover drug investigation in Darlington County. Agent Williams was driving near Hartsville with four other people in the car and was en route to make an undercover drug buy. One of the drug subjects opened fire from the back seat, striking the confidential informant in the head. Agent Williams was struck several times in the face and back. Agent Williams was able to draw his revolver, return fire, and physically subdued the subject. Agent Williams then walked to a house about a quarter of a mile away to call for medical attention. Everyone injured was taken to the hospital in Hartsville for treatment. A fragment of the bullet that struck Agent Williams in the face resulted in the loss of his right eye. Another bullet was lodged near his heart. It was determined that the surgery to remove the bullet was too dangerous, so it was left in place. Agent Williams was hospitalized for a month but later returned to duty at SLED. On May 23, 1974, Agent Williams received the South Carolina Bravery Award from the Claims Management Association of South Carolina. On August 21, 1975, Agent Williams fell ill at work and was taken to the Colleton County Hospital. He was then transported to North Trident Hospital in Charleston, where he passed away. It was determined that a blood clot from the previous gunshot wound had dislodged, causing a cardiac event that resulted in his death. Agent Williams was one of six officers inducted into the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame this year. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame is a division of the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.

SLED pilots met with students from Piney Woods Elementary School this week to talk about the career of a helicopter pilot. SLED Pilot Lt. Brandon Moss also spoke at the EdVenture Museum in Columbia, SC, for South Carolina Aviation Week. SLED’s Aviation Unit assists law enforcement partners across the state with patrols, transport, and emergency operations that help keep communities safe. #AviationWeek #SouthCarolinaAviationWeek

Did you know SLED has a 24/7 Operations Desk (OD)? SLED OD serves law enforcement and other public safety partners across the state, as well as assist with national communications to get first responders the information they need to help keep communities safe. The work SLED does to serve the citizens of South Carolina would not be possible without the hardworking OD staff. You can find more information, including job openings for SLED OD, on SLED’s website: www.sled.sc.gov #NationalPublicSafetyTelecommunicatorsWeek

Spring 2024 SLED Interns spent the day touring SLED Headquarters and the new Forensic Services Laboratory. Chief Mark Keel and Assistant Chief Richard Gregory met with the group to speak about the variety of career paths possible at SLED. If you or someone you know is interested in applying for a SLED Internship, more information is on SLED’s website here: https://lnkd.in/e2vkn-HT #intern #internship #lawenforcement #forensicscience #criminaljustice #datajobs #governmentjobs #scjobs

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is honored to be awarded Accreditation with Excellence by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA). The Accreditation with Excellence Award was created by CALEA as a symbolic incentive for agencies to employ CALEA Accreditation in a manner that sets the benchmark for public safety professionalism. The award has been structured for the recognition of agencies that have met the following criteria: • Excellence in the development and implementation of contemporary policies and procedures. • Excellence in the ability to use the CALEA Accreditation process as a tool for continuous organizational improvement. • Excellence in the collection, review, and analysis of organizational data for the purpose of public safety service improvement. • Advocacy for CALEA Accreditation as a strategy for enhancing the professional standing of public safety. • Excellence in addressing the intent of CALEA standards, beyond compliance. • Organizational culture supportive of CALEA accreditation. • Standards compliance and accreditation process success.

This week South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) welcomed the 2024 Leadership Anderson Class 39. Members learned about state law enforcement resources available through SLED‘s Bloodhound Tracking Team, SWAT Team, and Bomb Squad. #SouthCarolina #CommunityRelations #lawenforcement #leadership #makeadifference #andersonsc 

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) would like to recognize Captain Brian Truex for graduating as a member of the 289th session of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) National Academy.   The graduation took place at the National Academy in Quantico, Virginia on March 15, 2024.   The National Academy offers 10 weeks of advanced communication, leadership, and fitness training. The 289th session consisted of 197 law enforcement officers who graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. The 289th session of the National Academy consisted of men and women from 47 states and the District of Columbia. The class included members of law enforcement agencies from 23 countries, four military organizations, and five federal civilian organizations.   Brian Truex is the Captain of the SLED Training Unit, and a member of the SLED SWAT Team. He has served with SLED since 2014 and has 23 years of law enforcement experience.

In an effort to detect and stop impaired drivers this holiday weekend, South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is joining state law enforcement partners: The SC Highway Patrol, the State Transport Police, Lexington County Sheriff's Department, Richland County Sheriff’s Department, Cayce Police Department, and Columbia Police Police Department will be patrolling from the roads and the air throughout the busy St. Patrick’s Day weekend. From Friday, March 15, through early Monday, March 18, drivers will see increased law enforcement presence along I-20, I-26, I-77, US-1, US-21, US-76, US-321, US-378, US-21/SC-302, US-76/US-378, SC-302, SC-6, SC-12, SC-602, and SC-764, and others in the Midlands area. This enforcement effort includes multi-agency coordination and aerial support to enhance our efforts to keep everyone on the road safe during the upcoming holiday weekend. Troopers and officers will focus on enforcing all traffic violations with a special emphasis on violations that are commonly associated with collisions involving serious injuries or death. #stpatricksday #holidayenforcement #soberorslammer #highwaysordieways

H. 3594 – Constitutional Carry Guidance More information is on SLED's website: https://lnkd.in/ePA5km4y SLED STATEMENT: H. 3594 provides long overdue accountability to convicted felons who possess firearms while providing additional carry options to law-abiding citizens. Over the next several months, SLED will develop a training program and a contingent of certified CWP instructors to provide South Carolinians with firearm training pursuant to this legislation. This training will not be available to the public until the General Assembly appropriates funding in this year’s budget. Likewise, SLED cannot reimburse CWP instructors until funding is appropriated in this year’s budget.