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Maj Benard McDonald
Region One Enforcement Commander,
Headquarters
bsmcdonald@schp.org
(803) 896-7920
Current:
Enforcement Commander of Highway Patrol Troops 1, 2, 3 and
4. Oversees statewide team of troopers designated to speak
to the media about Highway Patrol issues and educate the
public about highway safety issues through presentations and
other safety programs geared toward diverse audiences.
Professional Experience:
• Attended Patrol School, September, 1976
• Assigned to Fairfield County, November, 1976
• Promoted to Corporal, January, 1988
• Promoted to Lieutenant, Troop 4 HQ, July, 1994
• Promoted to Captain, Troop 4, August, 2001
• Promoted to Major, Patrol HQ- Field Operations Region One,
November, 2004
Hobbies/Memberships:
• Sunday School teacher at Gordon Memorial United Methodist
Church