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SCHP 2022 Trooper of the Year
Saturday, Dec 30, 2023
Narratives:
Narratives for Trooper of the Year
Narratives for Medal of Valor, and Purple Heart recipients
Narratives for Telecommunications Operator of the Year
Click on a name below for individual photos (photos will open in a separate window).
Congratulations to Trooper A.D. Piszczatoski for being named the 2022 Statewide SCHP Trooper of the Year Winner! Piszczatoski was nominated for performing life-saving measures that resulted in a woman’s life being saved on the side of the highway in Edgefield County. For the full narrative of the brave actions of Trooper Piszczatoski and other Trooper of the Year nominees, read the narratives at the top of this webpage.
Trooper of the Year Winners for Each Troop/Unit
*Also Purple Heart Recipient
**Also Overall Winner
Troop One: Trooper First Class D.D. Burris-Johnson
Troop Two: Trooper A.D. Piszczatoski**
Troop Three: Corporal C.D. Terry
Troop Four: Trooper First Class S.M. Durrenberger
Troop Five: Trooper First Class J.L. Baker*
Troop Six: Trooper D.R. Brown
Troop Seven: Trooper First Class M.R. Burgess
Troop Eight: Master Trooper K.M. Small
Troop Nine: Corporal W.M. Lee
Troop Ten: Lance Corporal L.M. Butler
Director’s Medal of Valor Awards
Corporal B.J. Rucker (Troop Seven)
Lance Corporal E.R. Perez (Troop Seven)
Trooper A.L. Derrick (Troop Seven)
Director’s Purple Heart Award
Trooper First Class J.L. Baker (Troop Five)
Master Trooper M.D. Bevins (Troop Six)
Lance Corporal D.P. Kugler (Troop Three)
Telecommunications Winners by Region
**Also Overall Winner
TCO II Jessica Kinzie, Blythewood TCC
TCO III Anthony Rowell, Charleston TCC
ATCS Flissa McEachern**, Florence TCC
TCO IV Andrea Smith, Greenville TCC
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Wednesday, Oct 28, 2026
Thirteen Law Enforcement Professionals Inducted into the SC Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame for Meritorious Service
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October 28, 2026
Contact: Kyle McGahee, Office of Public Affairs - 803-896-8747Media: Photos from today's ceremony can be found in the online photo album here.
Columbia — The South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame held an induction ceremony today to recognize 13 South Carolina law enforcement professionals for their exemplary service to the law enforcement profession.
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Monday, Oct 26, 2026
SCDPS Reports Seven Killed On South Carolina Roadways October 23 To October 25, 2026
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October 26, 2026
Contact: Your local Highway Patrol Community Relations Officer, 803-896-8144Columbia — The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces a preliminary number of seven persons killed on South Carolina roadways beginning Friday, October 23, at 6:00 p.m. through Sunday, October 25, at 11:59 p.m.
For additional data on traffic fatalities by county, please view the most recent year-to-date fatality report on our website.*
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Monday, Oct 19, 2026
SCDE and SCDPS Highlight School Bus Safety: Safe Rides, Everyday Heroes
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October 19, 2026
Contact: SCDE Communications
communications@ed.sc.gov
COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina’s education and public safety leaders are joining forces to deliver a critical message to drivers: safe rides for our everyday heroes. One careless decision can change lives forever — and there are no second chances.