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STP Names Outstanding Officers For 2016

Wed, 10/11/2017
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Above: Dir. Leroy Smith; Region 5 – L/Cpl. C.T. Norton, Jr.; HQ/Special Operations – L/Cpl. T.A. Sullivan; Region 2 – S/Ofc. M.R. Goff -- Overall Winner; Region 4 – L/Cpl. D.E. McGirr; Region 3 – L/Cpl. A.D. Sane; Region 6 – L/Cpl. L.A. Davis receiving award for L/Cpl. J.P. Neuroth (not pictured); Region 1 – L/Cpl C. Chan; Col. Leroy Taylor.

COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) announced the 2016 State Transport Police (STP) Officers of the Year during a ceremony held October 6, 2017. Seven officers were recognized for exemplary work during 2016: 

Motor Carrier Compliance:  Lance Corporal Thomas A. Sullivan of Bethune has served with the State Transport Police since 2000.
Region One:  Lance Corporal Chiman Chan of Lexington has served with the State Transport Police since 2007.
Region Two:  Officer Matthew R. Goff of Greenwood has served with the State Transport Police since 2013.
Region Three:   Lance Corporal Adrian D. Sane of Pelzer has served with the State Transport Police since 2008.
Region Four:  Lance Corporal Dennis E. McGirr of Clover has served with the State Transport Police since 2012.
Region Five:  Lance Corporal Charles T. Norton, Jr. of Darlington has served with the State Transport Police since 2010.
Region Six:  Lance Corporal Jody P. Neuroth (not pictured) of Walterboro has served with the State Transport Police since 2010.
Ms. Lisa Jackson was named the Civilian Public Servant of the Year. 

Overall Winner STP Officer of the Year
Region Two:  Officer Matthew R. Goff

Overall Region of the Year:
Region 6 - Lowcountry

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety includes the Highway Patrol, State Transport Police, Bureau of Protective Services, Office of Highway Safety and Justice Programs, Immigration Enforcement Unit and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame. Our mission is to ensure public safety by protecting and serving the people of South Carolina and its visitors.