W. Thomas Smith Jr.

Full list of W. Thomas Smith Jr. results

• Leon Lott named national Sheriff of the Year 2021

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  S.C. sheriff to be presented the prestigious Ferris E. Lucas award in June

• The life and legacy of Col. J.H. “Red” Lanier

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  Former commander of the South Carolina Highway Patrol passes away at 85

• S.C. sheriff’s dept. chosen for COVID-19 rapid testing pilot program

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  The pilot involves testing first responders on a large scale with little notice

• S.C. sheriff and world-champion martial artist team up to stop bullying

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  How a children's book launched a department-wide initiative where deputies will read to students online beginning in September

• Facial recognition an effective investigative tool, not big brother

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  Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says the biometric technology is one of many investigative tools used by his department

• COVID-19 response: South Carolina sheriff increasing agency’s visibility

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  The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is fielding approximately 120 additional personnel not usually on the street

• S.C. sheriff’s office to add 'peace officer' on deputies' vests

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  The move is being undertaken to convey messages of peace, security and reassurance during the current COVID-19 pandemic

• Multi-agency, sex-sting operation targets online predators

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  Operation Relentless Guardian was conducted by law enforcement officers clandestinely posing as preteen and teenage girls in Internet chat rooms and on gaming apps

• How a “Peace Officer” identity initiative is changing public perception

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  The Richland County Sheriff’s Department recently added the words PEACE OFFICER to its patrol vehicle fleet

• S.C. sheriff assumes command of State Guard

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  Established as the First Provincial Militia in 1670, the SCSG is an all-volunteer state defense force organization within the S.C. Military Department

• How new DNA technologies are changing criminal investigations

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  Using DNA evidence, Richland County investigators were able to solve a grisly murder from 30 years ago

• Sting operation in South Carolina nabs scores of child predators, prostitutes, sex purchasers

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  Multi-agency task force led by Richland County Sheriff’s Department arrested 18 persons suspected of being child predators and another 20 for prostitution

• LEOs conduct large-scale, active-shooter response exercise in S.C.

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  Training not only prepares deputies and other responding officers, but enhances the public’s confidence in LE ability to protect them from any and all threats

• A hidden crisis: LE team delivers elder-abuse awareness

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  Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s Elder Abuse Awareness Team aims to educate the public about the epidemic of elderly abuse in America

• 4 qualities every SWAT team member needs

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  How do law enforcement supervisors shape and refine these necessary mental attributes for responding officers?

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