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SC S0965

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Davis

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Origin

Senate

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • South Carolina Senate resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the South Carolina Fraternal Order of Police (SCFOP) State Lodge, formally established on May 6, 1976
  • SCFOP was formed to address statewide issues including low pay, uneven benefits, limited job protections, and lack of officer input on safety and workplace policies during the mid-1970s
  • Organization was established to create a unified, professional voice for law enforcement when local lodge efforts proved insufficient for statewide reform
  • SCFOP distinguished itself by not advocating for strikes or collective bargaining, instead operating as a professional fraternal association focused on ethical standards, improved working conditions, and responsible advocacy

Legislative Description

SC Fraternal Order of Police 50th anniversary

Last Action

Introduced and adopted

2/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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