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SCHP Community Relations Office


Cpl. Paul Brouthers
CRO Region II Commander, Troop 5 - 7

pjbrouthers@schp.org
(843) 953-6083

Current:
Part of a statewide team of troopers designated to speak to the media about Highway Patrol issues and educate the public about highway safety issues through presentation and other safety programs geared toward diverse audiences.

Professional Experience:
• Joined SCHP in February 1983
• Assigned to Dorchester County in Troop 6 in May 1983 after completing Patrol Training School
• Remained in Dorchester County until March 2001
• In March 2001, transferred to Troop 6 HQ as Community Relations’ Officer
• In September 2004, transferred to Patrol Headquarters as a CRO in the Community Relations’ Office for Troop Six

Certifications:
• Basic Public Information Officer’s Course from S.C. Emergency Management Division
• Advanced Public Information Officer Course from FEMA Training Center in Emmittsburg, MD
• Incident Command System from SCCJA
• Driving instructor from SCCJA
• Data master operator and radar operator from SCCJA
• Background investigator from SCCJA
• DUI Detection and Enforcement from SCCJA
• Accident Reconstruction (phases 1-5) from SCCJA
• Aggressive Criminal Enforcement from SCCJA
• “Operation Lifesaver” Presenter from OLI in Columbia
• Child Passenger Safety Seat Technician



Memberships/Hobbies:
• Member of St. John’s Catholic Church in Summerville
• Member of Mason Lodge 237, Master Mason, in Summerville
• S.C. Troopers’ Association
• S.C. Law Enforcement Officers’ Association
• Golf, motorcycling and piano