(continued from page 6)
that brought new life to the “Move Over Law” that was passed by the S.C. General Assembly in 2002 that says vehicles must move over or slow down to protect emergency and law enforcement personnel and highway workers at an incident scene. According to a Mason Dixon Poll, 71 percent of Americans are not aware a move over law exists even though 43 states now have one. I hope
by breathing new life into an old law it will remind the public of this very important law and that it will ultimately keep you safe from harm. Thank you for your sacrifices and all you do in serving the citizens of the State of South Carolina. ▲▲▲
DPS Recognizes Outstanding Troopers for 2008 On June 16, 2009, the South Carolina Department of Public Safety presented awards to officers from around the state for their exceptional service in 2008. In addition to Trooper of the Year Awards, the newly establish Director’s Award was also presented. Colonel F.K. Lancaster and SCDPS Director Mark Keel presented the awards. Following are the 2008 recipients: T oop 1: S/T Tr /TPR PR Willson Ow O ens Ho H rton, Jr J . (Trooper of the Year)) Troop 2: TFC Benji W. Humphries Troop 3: S/TPR Michael D. Looney Troop 4: L/CPL Joseph W. Tate Troop 5: S/TPR Clinton A. Bostic Troop 6: L/CPL Steve P. Grainger Troop 7: TPR Shawn R. Hallingquest Troop 8: CPL Jeffrey S. Arledge (Motor Unit) Troop 9: L/CPL James F. Brown (MAIT) Troop 11: SGT Edward J. Talbot, Jr. (Training) Director’s Award for Valor: CPL Q.M. Brown
L-R: MD Looney, BW Humphries, SR Hallingquest, CA Bostic, SP Grainger, WO Horton, Jr., JF Brown, JW Tate, EJ Talbot, JS Arledge
8 South Carolina Trooper