SC Police Chiefs Association

05/25/2026

Your Chiefs Of Police in South Carolina celebrate Memorial Day 2026. We thank all those soldiers and military personnel that gave their lives for us to enjoy our freedoms.

05/18/2026

Congratulations on a wonderful career Chief Shirer! We will miss you and hope you enjoy retirement!

👮🏼‍♂️All good things must come to an end, please help us wish Chief Shirer a fond farewell as he retires this week!👮🏼‍♂️

Paul “Lin” Shirer was born and raised in Calhoun County, where he still resides today.

He graduated from Calhoun Academy in 1992 and soon began a distinguished career in law enforcement. His first position was with the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department under Sheriff Bing Jones. In 1995, Lin graduated from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy, further preparing him for a career of dedicated public service.

Lin married his wife, Christy, in 1998, and together they welcomed their daughter, Cailin, in 2011. Family has always remained at the center of Lin’s life and values.

After leaving the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department in 2000, Lin joined the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Department. During his years with both Calhoun and Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Offices, Lin was involved in numerous high-level narcotics investigations and participated in multiple federal arrests and prosecutions of dangerous drug traffickers. Lin joined the Lexington County Sheriff’s department in 2004.

In 2006, Lin began serving as Assistant Chief of the Elloree Police Department, where he served for ten years. In April 2016, he became Chief of Police for the Town of North Police Department, a position he held with pride and distinction until his retirement at the end of May 2026.

Beyond law enforcement, Lin has given generously of his time to his community. He served as a volunteer firefighter for more than 20 years and has officiated football, baseball, and basketball for SCISA for many years. Known as a true Southern gentleman, Lin enjoys hunting, fishing, and cheering on Clemson athletics.

Above all else, Lin treasures time with his family. Much of his off-duty time has been spent supporting his daughter as she travels for school and travel softball teams. Over the years, he has also proudly helped coach several of her teams.

During his tenure in North, Lin worked under three mayors and remained committed to strengthening community relationships. Under his leadership, the North Police Department was actively involved in numerous community events, including Back to School Bashes, food drives, Halloween carnivals, Christmas parades, and Easter celebrations. Lin has often expressed how much he appreciated working alongside the mayors, council members, judges, officers, and town employees throughout his career.

The Town of North has been truly blessed to have such a dedicated, knowledgeable, and dependable Chief of Police. His leadership, service, and friendship will be greatly missed. As he enters this new chapter of life, we wish him nothing but good health and continued happiness.

We will miss you, Chief!!! 🎉

05/16/2026

Please see the below release from the Greenwood Police Department. The map shows the location at Lander University for Officer DJ Keller’s funeral and seating.

05/15/2026

We remember those law enforcement officers that gave it all for our country. You’re sacrifice is not forgotten.

05/13/2026

Your Chiefs Of Police in South Carolina ask you to pray for DJ Keller‘s family and the Greenwood Police Department in this time of mourning.

View Don William Keller's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

05/12/2026

The Chiefs Of Police in South Carolina mourn the loss of Greenwood Police Officer, DJ Keller. Please join us in supporting this warrior and his family.

Help support the memorial fund for Officer Don “DJ” Keller of the Greenwood Police Department. Officer Keller was killed in the line of duty during a police pursuit while protecting his community.

He leaves behind his wife, Alison, and their two-year-old daughter. This fundraiser will help provide financial support for immediate expenses and future needs during this heartbreaking time.

Serve & Connect is proud to partner with the South Carolina Police Chiefs Association, South Carolina Troopers Association, South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Association, South Carolina Sheriffs' Association, South Carolina Fraternal Order of Police, and the Greenwood Police Department to raise funds for Officer Keller’s family.

If you would like to support the Keller family, donations can be made here:
https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/serve-and-connect/officer-don-keller
100% of funds raised will go directly to the family of Officer Keller.

05/12/2026

Prayers for Greenwood Police Department and the family of their deceased officer.

05/10/2026

The South Carolina Police Chiefs Association wishes everyone a Happy Mother’s Day!

04/28/2026

Help us support the family of injured Anderson County Sheriff's Deputy Alex Albrecht. Deputy Albrecht is still on the road to recovery after being injured during a traffic stop last week along I-85.
Thanks to the swift actions of his fellow deputies and first responders, his life was saved. Now, he faces ongoing treatment, rehabilitation and time away from work as he heals.
This fundraiser has been created to support Deputy Alex Albrecht and his family during this challenging time. Contributions will help ease the financial burden as he focuses on recovery.

Serve & Connect is proud to partner with the SC Police Chiefs Association, South Carolina Troopers Association, South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers' Association, SC Sheriffs' Association, SC Fraternal Order of Police and Anderson County Sheriff's Office to raise funds for Deputy Albrecht's family and recovery.

If you would like to help, donations can be made through: https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/serve-and-connect/k9-officer
100% of funds raised will go directly to his family.

04/21/2026

Actively searching for this fugitive who shot a LEO in Barnwell. One of our own…No details but I have one message to share:

“Thankful for my brothers and sisters in blue”