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SC S0563
Concurrent Resolution
Status
4/22/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ronnie Cromer
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AI Summary
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Recognizes and honors Sergeant Michael Claytor of the Newberry County Sheriff's Office, SLED Agents Keith Thrower, Corey Jager, Cole Powell, and K9 Agent Coba for receiving the South Carolina Sheriffs' Association Medal of Valor on April 23, 2025
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The officers were awarded for actions on June 11, 2024, when they served a warrant on an armed fugitive wanted for armed burglary who was hiding in a home
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The suspect fired at the officers with a long gun, striking and mortally wounding K9 Coba; officers returned fire and neutralized the suspect, taking him into custody
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The Medal of Valor is presented annually to law enforcement officers who perform actions above and beyond the call of duty, exhibit exceptional courage, or act with unusual swiftness to save or protect human life regardless of personal safety
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Directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to the honored law enforcement officers
Legislative Description
Medal of Valor-Newberry Sergeant Michael Claytor et al.
Last Action
Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence
4/22/2025