New Ad & Law Enforcement Coalition Highlights Tim Scott’s Support For Police, Slams Democrats’ Dangerous Policies
Today, a coalition of fifty-four South Carolina law enforcement officials announced their support for Senator Tim Scott’s re-election campaign. As crime rates and violence against police surge nationwide, South Carolina’s officers know they can count on Senator Scott to be their voice in Washington D.C.
“At a time when crime is skyrocketing all across the country, Tim Scott knows that we need a strong, well-funded, and well-trained police department to keep South Carolinians out of harm’s way,” said Berkeley County Sheriff Duane Lewis. “Senator Scott has always been a friend to law enforcement, and we are looking forward to watching him win again in November.”
“Senator Tim Scott has been a conservative leader for our state in DC,” said Greenville County Sheriff Hobart Lewis. “He has stood up for law enforcement from the attackers from the far left. I’m happy to stand up and support him now.”
“Senator Tim Scott is committed to keeping our communities safe and our police departments funded,” said York County Sheriff Kevin Tolson. “As Democrats in Washington, D.C. continue to attack and undermine law enforcement, it is so reassuring to know that we have a fighter like Tim Scott looking out for our needs and interests. South Carolina is a safer, more prosperous state because of Senator Scott, and I am proud to support him.”
The announced coalition includes nearly sixty rank-and-file officers, detectives, solicitors, deputies, police chiefs, and sheriffs from across the state. The full coalition list is available below.
In conjunction with the coalition announcement, Senator Scott also released a new digital ad this week highlighting his support for law enforcement. The 30-second video, entitled ‘Safe America’ underscores Senator Scott’s efforts to find common ground on legislation to increase funding and training for police officers and grow a relationship of trust between our nation’s law enforcement and the communities they serve.
You can watch the full ad HERE. The full transcript is available below.
TRANSCRIPT:
TIM SCOTT:
The left’s “Defund the Police” undermined law enforcement all across America.
Now, violent crime is surging and our vulnerable communities are paying the heaviest price.
When I wrote a bill to refund the police and restore trust those same liberals killed it because their focus is on preserving their power, not solving our problems.
I’m Tim Scott, and I approve this message because I honor law enforcement and I know a safe America is a strong America.
FULL COALITION LIST:
- Lancaster County Sheriff Barry Faile
- Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright
- Clarendon County Sheriff Tim Baxley
- Calhoun County Sheriff Thomas Summers
- Charleston County Sheriff Kristin Graziano
- Kershaw County Sheriff Lee Boan
- Florence County Sheriff T.J. Joye
- Beaufort County Sheriff P.J. Tanner
- Barnwell County Sheriff Steven Griffith
- Berkeley County Sheriff Duane Lewis
- Chester County Sheriff Max Dorsey
- Cherokee County Sheriff Steve Mueller
- Marion County Sheriff Brian Wallace
- Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon
- Horry County Sheriff Phillip Thompson
- McCormick County Sheriff Clarke Sterns
- Abbeville County Sheriff Ray Watson
- Greenwood County Sheriff Dennis Kelly
- Greenville County Sheriff Hobart Lewis
- Oconee County Sheriff Mike Crenshaw
- Georgetown County Sheriff Carter Weaver
- Jasper County Sheriff Donald Hipp
- York County Sheriff Kevin Tolson
- Newberry County Sheriff James Lee Foster
- Anderson County Sheriff Chad McBride
- Dorchester County Sheriff Ray Nash (Retired)
- Summerville Police Chief Doug Wright
- Georgetown Police Chief William (Bill) Pierce
- Greenville Police Chief Howie Thompson
- Holyoke Police Chief Anthony R. Scott (Retired)
- Charleston County Deputy Administrator of Public Safety Eric Watson
- Deputy Sheriff Brian Moniz
- Deputy Sheriff Michael Holt
- Deputy Sheriff Antonio Brooks
- Deputy Sheriff Mark Shreffler
- Deputy Sheriff Antonio Cuccaro
- Deputy Sheriff Alan Ali
- Deputy Sheriff William Hall
- Deputy Sheriff Eddy Bohlander
- Deputy Sheriff Chad Barton
- Deputy Sheriff Phillip Moniz
- Deputy Sheriff Brent Roy
- Deputy Sheriff Damon Roy
- Deputy Sheriff Christian Covington
- Deputy Sheriff Chris Quinn
- Deputy Sheriff Cosimo Zapolli
- Charleston County Solicitor Scarlett Wilson
- Dorchester County Deputy Brandon Edwards
- Anderson County Deputy Chris Rager
- Greenville County Solicitor Walt Wilkins
- Agent Austin Wilbanks
- Officer Samantha Cuccaro, City of Charleston Police Department
- Officer Joseph ‘Joe’ Harvill, City of Charleston Police Department
- Chaplain Chris Hutnyak, Richland County Sheriff’s Department
