SC Fraternal Order of Police 50th anniversary

2025-2026 Bill 965: SC Fraternal Order of Police 50th anniversary - South Carolina Legislature Online

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
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S. 965
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Senate Resolution
Sponsors: Senator Davis
Document Path: LC-0216PH-GM26.docx
Introduced in the Senate on February 26, 2026
Adopted by the Senate on February 26, 2026
Summary: SC Fraternal Order of Police 50th anniversary
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

Date

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Action Description with journal page number

2/26/2026

Senate

Introduced and adopted (
Senate Journal-page 4
)

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VERSIONS OF THIS BILL
02/26/2026

A
senate
RESOLUTION

to Recognize the fiftieth anniversary of the South
Carolina Fraternal Order of Police State Lodge which was formally established
on May 6, 1976.

W
hereas, the Senate
congratulates the South Carolina Fraternal Order of Police (SCFOP) and its rich
history, commitment to protecting and serving our community, and the unwavering
contribution in developing a coordinated voice for law enforcement officers
throughout the State; and

W
hereas, the SCFOP was
not created by chance or convenience. It was formed deliberately by officers
who recognized that without a unified, professional voice, the issues facing
law enforcement across the State would continue to be addressed inconsistently
and without lasting reform; and

W
hereas, by the
mid-1970s, officers throughout South Carolina were facing low pay, uneven
benefits, limited job protections, and minimal input into policies that
directly affected their safety and livelihoods. While, local Fraternal Order of
Police lodges had begun to emerge, it became increasingly clear that local
efforts alone were insufficient to address statewide challenges creating a need
for statewide coordination, leadership, and a shared vision; and

W
hereas, the new law
enforcement organization encouraged lodge participation and clearly defined the
SCFOP's identity; and

W
hereas, from the
outset, the organization's public statements and contemporaneous news coverage
emphasized that the SCFOP did not advocate strikes or collective bargaining.
Instead, it defined itself as a professional, fraternal association dedicated
to ethical standards, improved working conditions, and responsible advocacy.
This distinction became foundational to the organization's credibility with the
public, policymakers, and law enforcement leadership. Now, therefore,

B
e it resolved by the
Senate
:

T
hat the members of the
South Carolina
Senate
, by this resolution,
recognize the fiftieth anniversary of the South Carolina Fraternal Order of
Police (SCFOP) State Lodge which was formally established on May 6, 1976.

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