§ 23-25-30 — Power of advisory committee to erect and maintain South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame; guidelines.

It shall be the responsibility of the advisory committee to assist the department in planning, erecting, and maintaining the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame in the manner it shall determine appropriate but generally in accordance with the following guidelines: (a) All officers from all agencies in the law enforcement system shall be eligible for entry into the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame. (b) The names of all officers killed in the line of duty whose deaths under those circumstances can be established by creditable records shall be entered into the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame. (c) Any officer who performs an act or series of acts over and above the regular call of duty may become eligible for the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame when so elected by the advisory committee whether or not such act or acts resulted in death or injury to the officer concerned. (d) Any officer whose continued record of excellence over a period of years is manifestly outstanding may be elected to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame by the advisory committee. (e) Suitable plaques inscribed with the names of those selected for the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame shall be erected. (f) Within the limits of funds provided, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame shall include museum-type displays of objects and equipment of unusual interest used by law enforcement officers or otherwise related to law enforcement. (g) Provide tours and related safety and educational programs to the public.

Legislative History

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 53-49.2; 1974 (58) 2759; 1996 Act No. 459, SECTION 42; 2001 Act No. 107, SECTION 3.