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Sunday, May 12, 2013  The commander of a special South Carolina law enforcement unit that investigates criminal cases against illegal immigrants says the force has been successful in its first year.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  South Carolina's law enforcement officers and firefighters will again be required to put a higher percentage of their salaries toward their retirement benefits than other public workers.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Law enforcement officers across South Carolina gathered to remember those killed in the line of duty.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  A large increase in the number of concealed weapons permits triggers a potential rise in the application fees.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is being swamped by applications for concealed weapon permits.

Friday, April 05, 2013  A Darlington County jail officer has been arrested after state police say he had sexual relations with a female inmate.

Monday, April 01, 2013  State police say the number of murders in South Carolina went up more than 20 percent in 2011.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  Detectives with the Lexington County Sheriff's Department say the report of a suspicious person approaching a young girl outside of her home near South Congaree was a made up story.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  Law enforcement officers from North and South Carolina are scheduled to be in Spartanburg this week for training on K9 techniques.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Columbia Police are looking for a man accused of exposing himself to young girls along Millwood Avenue. Columbia Police Chief Randy Scott is releasing a composite sketch that may look similar to a man accused of exposing himself to young girls.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  Nine video gambling devices were seized by authorities on Monday near West Columbia.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  Officials kicked off the Law Enforcement for Special Olympics 2013 Campaign Tuesday.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  Two law enforcement officers in Spartanburg County have reported that someone broke into their vehicles, taking a gun, badge and other equipment.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  South Carolina's top prosecutor is ready to present his legislative wish list.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  South Carolina's top law enforcement officer says having a police officer in every school in the state is a must.