Pictured are Optimist Club President David Kafitz and Major Tapler, who received a copy of the Optimist Creed. By Rick Abercrombie Major Steven Tapler, representing Richland County Sheriff’s Department, spoke October 9 to the Optimist Club of St. Andrews-Irmo. Until his September promotion to the rank of Major, then-Captain TaplerContinue Reading
IRMO, SC – Officer Todd Minemier, School Resource Officer (SRO) at Lake Murray Elementary School, has been named the 2025 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year by American Legion Post 6. Minemier was nominated by his Richland County Sheriff’s Department supervisors in recognition of his outstanding service. Each year, American LegionContinue Reading
Fourteen different summer camp opportunities led by deputies for the community By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) is now accepting applications for this year’s RCSD summer camps. Facilitated by RCSD deputies throughout June and July and hosted at various schools within Richland County, RCSD summerContinue Reading