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Laurens City Police Department honored with voluntary 'safe' forensic designation

Laurens City Council · November 18, 2025
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The South Carolina Victim Assistance Network presented a voluntary forensic 'safe' designation to the Laurens City Police Department for training and victim‑care practices; SC VAN said fewer than 10 law‑enforcement agencies in the state hold the recognition.

Sabrina Gast, with the South Carolina Victim Assistance Network, told Laurens City Council that SC VAN has worked since 1985 to improve services and access for victims of crime and to support victim advocates. "Today, we are here to focus on 1 of our major projects. It's called the safe designation," she said.

Amanda White, who described the training and standards, said the…

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