The Richland County Sheriff’s Department recently hosted a “media ... As the day wrapped up, it was time for the K-9 unit to shine. Though the itinerary clearly said “K-9 demonstration ...

The deputies “tarnished the badge,” according to longtime Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott. K9 specialists Kory ... not just in South Carolina, but not a cop anywhere ever again,” he ...

a beloved member of the Richland County Sheriff's Department K9 Unit. Nero served with distinction for over six years, specializing in narcotics detection, area and article searches, and apprehension.

Last year, South Carolina had the largest number ... Josh Newsom, who oversees the Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s K9 unit. The dog ran out of sight before deputies heard nearby gunshots.