South Carolina S 1166: Police Week in SC

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2025-2026 Bill 1166 Text of Previous Version (May. 05, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 1166

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A senate RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE MAY 11 - MAY 17, 2026, AS "POLICE WEEK 
IN SOUTH CAROLINA" AND TO HONOR THE SERVICE AND SACRIFICE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT 
OFFICERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY WHILE PROTECTING OUR COMMUNITIES AND 
SAFEGUARDING DEMOCRACY.

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina Senate find it appropriate and proper to recognize May 11 
through May 17, 2026, as "Police Week in South Carolina," in conjunction with 
National Police Week, to honor the men and women who risk their lives to serve 
our communities and keep our citizens safe; and

Whereas, in 1962, 
President John F. Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial 
Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls as National Police Week. 
Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week 
pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their 
lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others; and

Whereas, members of law 
enforcement have earned the appreciation and respect of the people of this 
great State for the merit, dignity, courage, and reliability they exhibit every 
day. We also must honor the sacrifices made by our police officers' families, 
who face constant concern as their loved ones work to protect us; and

Whereas, in 2025 alone, 
one hundred and eleven federal, state, military, tribal, and local law 
enforcement officers died in the line of duty across the country, including 
three in South Carolina. The names of these dedicated public servants who made 
the ultimate sacrifice are Deputy Sheriff Nathaniel Ansay, Florence County 
Sheriff's Office; Deputy Sheriff Devin Mason, Darlington County Sheriff's 
Office; and Trooper First Class Dennis Ricks, South Carolina Department of 
Public Safety. These officers' names will be engraved on the wall of the South 
Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Memorial on the State House grounds; and

Whereas, South 
Carolina's fallen officers and their service to their respective communities 
will never be forgotten. By choosing to commit themselves to law enforcement, 
these brave individuals answered the call to service and willingly put their 
lives in jeopardy. We commend them for recognizing service as a noble career 
and for protecting the public, as we also recognize all those officers who are 
currently serving; and

Whereas, the citizens 
of South Carolina long have turned to members of law enforcement for assistance 
and support in times of distress, be it a personal crisis, civil disorder, or 
natural disaster. We in South Carolina are indeed blessed and grateful for this 
service. The South Carolina Senate, on behalf of the people of the Palmetto 
State, takes great pleasure in saluting our fine law enforcement officers, most 
particularly those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the 
South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, 
recognize May 11 through May 17, 2026, as "Police Week in South Carolina" and 
honor the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers killed in the line 
of duty while protecting our communities and safeguarding democracy.

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