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Oconee County honored for safety program after deputies' equipment upgrades following on-duty shooting

2983075 · April 1, 2025
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The South Carolina Association of Counties presented Oconee County with an outstanding safety achievement award for steps taken after an on‑duty shooting, including adding ballistic shielding and vehicle panels to protect deputies and a reduction in workers' compensation costs.

The South Carolina Association of Counties presented an outstanding safety achievement award to Oconee County at the council's April 2025 meeting in recognition of risk‑management steps taken to protect county employees and deputies.

Robert Benefield of the Association noted that the county's safety…

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