LEXINGTON, SC— A team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. will examine all aspects of the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department policy and procedures, management, operations, and support services from June 28-30, Sheriff Jay Koon announced today. CALEA will determine if the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department will maintain its status […]
Wednesday, May 12th, 20219:30 a.m.Marc H. Westbrook, Lexington County Judicial Center Police Officer John GossNew Brookland Police DepartmentEOW: Saturday, September 18, 1897 Constable James E. PriceLexington County ConstableEOW: Saturday, February 7, 1925 Patrolman Hansford McKinley ReevesSouth Carolina Highway PatrolEOW: Thursday, February 15, 1934 Police Officer Joseph Seawell GunnellWest Columbia Police DepartmentEOW: Friday, July 22, 1949 […]
LEXINGTON, S.C. – School Resource Officer Andrew Chaves has been named the County of Lexington’s employee of the year. “SRO Chaves won this award because of his willingness to go above and beyond the call of duty,” Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon said. “He’s one of the best representatives the Sheriff’s Department could have in […]
LEXINGTON, S.C. – Three Lexington County deputies shot in the line of duty have been awarded the South Carolina Sheriffs’ Association’s Medal of Valor. Deputy Gabriel Mulkey and Kevin O’Dell, who retired as a school resource officer last year, were shot during a domestic incident at a Columbia apartment complex last August. Deputy Mike Medlin […]
