South Carolina S 373: Michael Harriot

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2025-2026 Bill 373 Text of Previous Version (Feb. 25, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 373

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A senate RESOLUTION

TO EXPRESS PROFOUND SORROW UPON THE PASSING OF 
Master Police Officer Christopher "Chris" Santos Carrizales AND TO EXTEND THE 
DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina Senate were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Master 
Police Officer Christopher "Chris" Santos Carrizales on February 19, 2025; and

Whereas, a native of Gary, 
Indiana, Officer Carrizales was born on January 31, 1968, and was raised in 
Chicago, Illinois. He was a graduate of Central High School in East Chicago and 
a student of criminal justice at Central Texas College. He pursued his passion 
for law enforcement with diligence; and

Whereas, a veteran of 
the United States Army, Officer Carrizales served from 1988 to 1992 as a 
specialist in Dental Radiology. Displaying unwavering dedication to his nation, 
he was deployed to the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm and served 
for sixteen years in Germany. He was distinguishably awarded the Army Service 
Ribbon, the Overseas Service Ribbon, the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Good 
Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Southwest Asia Service 
Medal, and the Bronze Service Star; and

Whereas, Officer 
Carrizales began his career in law enforcement with the City of Columbia police 
department on December 6, 2004, taking the Oath of Office on April 18, 2005. He 
served in various capacities-North Region Patrol, Master Police Officer, 
Community Services, Drug Suppression team, Special Operations Bureau, and 
Office of Professional Standards-always answering the call of duty with 
integrity and commitment; and

Whereas, though he 
briefly stepped away for a federal position, Officer Carrizales soon realized 
that his heart would always remain in policing. He returned to the Columbia 
Police Department in 2010 to continue his mission of protecting and serving; 
and

Whereas, most recently 
known for his role in protecting Columbia's leadership, Officer Carrizales was 
entrusted with the security detail for two Columbia mayors, current Mayor 
Daniel J. Rickenmann and former Mayor Stephen K. Benjamin. He ensured their 
safety with the same steadfast devotion he brought to every assignment; and

Whereas, over the 
years, Officer Carrizales received a number of honors and awards, including the 
Columbia Police Department Officer of the Year Award and the Community 
Achievement Award; and

Whereas, Officer 
Carrizales leaves to cherish his memory his parents, Javier and Celia 
Carrizales; his wife of thirty-four years, Gayle Carrizales; and their two 
children, Blake and Lauren. He will be greatly missed. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, express profound 
sorrow upon the passing of Master Police Officer Christopher "Chris" Santos 
Carrizales and extend the deepest sympathy to his family and many friends.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this 
resolution be presented to the family of Master Police Officer Christopher 
"Chris" Santos Carrizales.

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