State law mandates child abuse protocols but does not punish agencies for failing to implement internal policies.
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October 30, 2026
SC Public Defender Placed on Unpaid LeaveThe 4th Circuit Public Defender's Office has put Assistant Public Defender Jay Hodge on leave.
October 28, 2026
South Carolina to Induct Two Local Law Enforcement LeadersThe state's Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame will honor two Lowcountry leaders for their extensive service this Wednesday.
October 16, 2026
South Carolina Adds Electronic Detection K9 AgentsThe state has deployed two trained dogs to locate hidden data storage devices in offenders' homes.
October 9, 2026
South Carolina Graduated Highway Patrol Class 132Twenty-eight new troopers have joined the South Carolina Highway Patrol to help address ongoing state staffing needs.
October 8, 2026
Officials Held Roundtable on Logan's LawSouth Carolina leaders met in Charleston County to discuss strategies for addressing repeat violent offenders.
September 21, 2026
South Carolina Revoked Two Officers' CredentialsThe state law enforcement council stripped certifications from two former Horry County police officers.
