South Carolina

When the suspect was asked about why he assaulted the officer, he said: “It’s Thanksgiving. I didn’t have anyone to spend it with. I might as well take it out on y’all”

Involuntary manslaughter charges were dropped against Deputy Joshua Bishop, who was in the van and didn't realize until it was too late that another deputy was risking their lives

"I consider it a tragedy that I have deputies that have to get government assistance to support their family," writes Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott

Maria Yturria becomes the first Hispanic officer to hold the second-highest rank in the Richland County Sheriff’s Department's 200-plus-year history

Master Police Officer Tyrell Owens-Riley was a member of the Columbia Police Department for more than 7 years

"When you take a 2,500-pound bullet and you ram a deputy who is standing at the apex of a door, this is the end result. Period," the sheriff said

C.J. Warner, now 21, told Sheriff Leroy Ravenell he always wanted to become a police officer – and he kept that promise a decade later

The law creates new standards for training, conduct and accreditation of law enforcement in South Carolina

“A message to those who are stealing lumber, know our deputies are looking for you and we will stop you,” Sheriff Kevin Tolson said

“We can breach that classroom or that door as quickly as possible to get in and stop or neutralize a threat,” sheriff said

The vending machine – the first of its kind in the state – holds 54 boxes and is stocked by the detention center

Sarah Merriman had exited her cruiser when the suspect's vehicle reversed, crushing her between the two cars

"What was his intent? To kill as many Richland County deputies as he could," Sheriff Leon Lott said

One of the three deputies who responded to the call was wounded in the shooting

"I don't wanna die," the woman cries. "I got you sweetheart ... You're OK. You're not gonna die," Officer Doug Richards says