South Carolina PBA News

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Local Student Earns Police Benevolent Foundation Scholarship

McDonough, GA – June 29, 2007) On December 1, 2006, the Police Benevolent Foundation (PBF), a 501(c)(3) organization headquartered in McDonough, Georgia, launched its inaugural scholarship program. The window was open until March 1, 2007 and the Foundation..... (7/02/07)

 

South Carolina Retirement Systems Popular Annual Financial Report

For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2006

Pension Trust Funds of the State of South Carolina....... (3/5/07)

 

Final farewell: 'You're clear to go home'

The words from the police radio crackled and took to the wind that whipped through the cemetery, but the meaning was clear. "W-24," a man's voice said. "Your assignment is complete. You're..... (3/1/07)

 

General Assembly needs to make a significant
contribution to unfunded liability

South Carolina would do well to put as much money as it can afford in a new trust fund to take care of the state retiree health care plan......  (1/8/07)

 

State of the State Address - Invitation

Today was the first day of the 2006 legislative session and it was a good one.  I feel this year will be a productive one for the citizens of our great state.....  (1/1/06)
 

South Carolina Police Benevolent Association Backs

Governor's Reelection Bid

Gov. Mark Sanford's reelection bid received yet another major endorsement today, as the South Carolina Police Benevolent Association announced its support for his campaign..... (10/11/05)

 

The Reality of Care-Giving Comes Home to Columbia

It's no secret, but it is not widely known either, that the Lt. Governor's  Office on Aging has a significant role in our state's disaster planning.  We  always staff shifts at the State Emergency Operations Center during crisis  situations.  And recently when hurricanes threatened our coasts, we were prepared to link up with the Area Agencies on Aging and the county Councils on  Aging to go into impacted areas to restore services to seniors.  We also maintained a presence in the reception center that welcomed.....  (9/30/05)

 

A Quick Thank You

I have been a little late in doing this, but I wanted to let you guys know that the SLED excessive force investigation that I was involved in concluded in March.  SLED sent their finding to our solicitor who quickly returned a determination that he found no evidence of any wrongdoing on our part.  He further..... (5/2/05)

 

South Carolina PBA Co-Sponsors Spartanburg County Republican Party President’s Day Banquet

On Monday, February 21st (President’s Day), the South Carolina Police Benevolent Association, Inc. co-sponsored the Spartanburg County Republican Party President’s Day Banquet. The Banquet was held in the ballroom of the Summit Point Conference Center. The ballroom was packed with about 370 Republicans who turned out in force to see the Massachusetts.....  (2/23/05)

 

South Carolina State Troopers, Transportation Police, Rank and file Law Enforcement Officers Pay deficiency disturbing!!!

Rank and file Law Enforcement Officers, SC Department of Corrections Officers, Probation and Parole Officers, State Troopers and State Transport Police are paid far less in South Carolina than their.....  (1/24/05)