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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 2014
Page
3
Readers comment on bypass widening and current road issues in Aiken including crossing double lines, traffic signals, and police enforcement. They critique the Education Board tax plan, call for felon reporting reform, and debate speed traps versus highway policing while urging reform before widening projects.
A screening of the 90 minute police documentary Heroes Behind the Badge drew over 100 attendees at USC Aiken Etherredge Center. The film profiles officers who died or survived on duty, with interviews from families and colleagues and a focus on the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. Proceeds support scholarship and memorial funds honoring fallen officers including J.D. Paugh Scotty Richardson Sandy Rogers and Sgt. Jason Sheppard. The event spurred discussion on respect for law enforcement and the need for better officer safety measures.
Aiken County officials report Williston Rescue Squad is not in compliance with its franchise, including an address matched to a gun shop, a non functional phone line, and unpaid county vehicle taxes. Chief official Clarke cites no fraud, while Thompson reviews whether to terminate the contract and audits other ambulance franchises for county adherence.
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