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Community Relations Office
Sergeant Bryan L. McDougald
Commander
Community Relations Office
SCHP Headquarters
blmcdougald@schp.org
(803) 896-8164
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 presentations and other
safety programs geared toward diverse audiences.
Professional Experience:
• Joined South Carolina Highway Patrol in August 1989,
stationed in Sumter, Lancaster and Chester Counties
• Assigned as troop 4 Public Information Officer in
September 2000
• Assigned to Patrol headquarters in September 2004, with
primary duty as Community Relations Officer in Troop 4
Certifications:
• Basic Public Information Officer, S.C. Emergency
Management Division
• Advanced Public Information Officer, FEMA
• Data Master/Breath Examination
• Child Passenger Safety Seat Technician
• Instructor by the SCCJA
• Victim Assistance, University of South Carolina
• Critical Incident/Stress Management
• Operation Lifesaver Presenter
• Field Training Officer for troopers
• Incident Command
Hobbies/Memberships:
• State Director for American Association of State Troopers
• Member of Chester Second Baptist Church
• Board Member of Chester County School Improvement Counsel
• Past Vice President of South Carolina Trooper’s
Association
• Golf
• Coach girls softball and soccer team