Law enforcers who also serve as firefighters in Aiken
Aiken Public Safety Chief Charles Barranco notes officers must be certified as both police and fire personnel to save money and offer versatile service. The department plans growth due to Southside development, with compensation reforms and annual evaluations improving pay. North Augusta sees rapid growth tied to Fort Gordon activity, increasing sworn officers and stressing resources and response times.
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Long training path for Aiken County law officers outlined
The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office and two public safety departments detail a 48 to 52 week process for new officers. Candidates undergo background checks, interviews, polygraphs, physicals, psychological evaluations, in house pre academy, then 12 weeks at Columbia’s academy plus 14 weeks field training and fire rescue drills.
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State DOT outlines 10 year plan for roads bridges safety
South Carolina DOT officials unveil a 10 year program to rebuild 485 bridges eliminate load restrictions widen or build shoulders on deadliest coal stretches and invest 1 billion in widening along Interstate B. The plan aims to complete 187 safety upgrades this year and pave 2 200 miles while tripling agency capabilities. The plan excludes the James B Edwards Bridge over the Wando River which is awaiting funding and not part of the 10 year scope.
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