SCDPPPS Mourns the Passing of Kim Frederick, Chairperson of the SC Board of Paroles and Pardons
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 16, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services (SCDPPPS) is deeply saddened by the unexpected death of Kim Frederick, Chairperson of the SC Board of Paroles and Pardons. She was the representative from the Seventh Congressional District originally appointed by the Governor and confirmed to the SC Board of Paroles and Pardons in 2017.
“Ms. Frederick upheld the values of honesty, accountability and a deep commitment to excellence as she served on the SC Board of Paroles and Pardons.” SCDPPPS Acting Director Chadwick Gambrell expressed. “She will be profoundly missed.” She earned both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Criminal Justice with an emphasis in Education from the University of South Carolina. Ms. Frederick devoted much passion and expertise to the SC Board of Paroles and Pardons.
Media Contact: Anita Dantzler, SCDPPPS Public Information Director Office: 803-734-9267 Cell: 803-205-5095
South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services Succeeds with Electronic Detection K9
The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services (SCDPPPS) acquired Electronics Detection K9 Chip to assist Probation and Parole Agents in their search for hidden electronics by individuals that attempt to possess Child Sex Abuse Material (CSAM). K9 Chip, is a Golden Retriever-Labrador mix donated to the Department by Defenders For Children and trained by Jordan Detection K9 in Indiana.
Since 2022, K9 Chip’s searches have resulted in 141 violations of offenders on active supervision with the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services. To date, K9 Chip and his Handler, Agent Benjy Partain have conducted more than 240 searches with over 730 devices found. Canines have an incredible sense of smell and Electronic Detection K-9s are trained to sniff out the chemical compound which is used in the production of electronics.
Electronic Detection Canine Handler, Agent Benjy Partain and K9 Chip have assisted law enforcement agencies throughout South Carolina including; Aiken County Sheriff’s Department Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC), Greenville County Sheriff’s Department Drug Enforcement Unit, the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC), Marlboro County Sheriff’s Office, South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), Walhalla Police Department, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and Lexington County Sheriff’s Department.
SCDPPPS supervises 22,779 offenders living in the community throughout South Carolina. As of August 31, 2024, there are 808 active offenders under SCDPPPS sex offender supervision. The Department is charged with the supervision of offenders placed on probation by the Court, granted parole by the Board of Paroles and Pardons, or statutorily released to one of the Agency’s supervision programs.
To schedule an interview with Agent Benjy Partain and K9 Chip, please contact Anita Dantzler.
Media Contact:
Anita Dantzler, SCDPPPS Public Information Director
Email: Anita.Dantzler@ppp.sc.gov Cell: 803-205-5095
Press Release - October 28, 2024
Halloween Curfew Announced for Sex Offenders on Probation and Parole
During the 2024 Halloween season, the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services (SCDPPPS) will enforce a statewide curfew for sex offenders under its supervision, whose crime is against a child.
The restrictions for child sex offenders on probation, parole and other types of community supervision under the jurisdiction of SCDPPPS are as follows:
Statewide Curfew: 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. on Halloween, October 31st
This applies to all persons under supervision for a sex offense whose crime is against a child. (Note:This does not apply to all registered sex offenders, many of whom are no longer on probation or parole and therefore not under the jurisdiction of SCDPPPS.)
All actively supervised sex offenders are instructed to remain at home during the restricted time frames and will be under surveillance checks conducted by Agents during home visits on Halloween night.
Child Sex offenders have been notified to:
Have no porch or exterior lights on outside of their houses;
Make no candy distribution;
Stay inside their homes and participate in no Halloween parties or carnivals.
Please note that these restrictions apply only to child sex offenders under the jurisdiction of SCDPPPS.
Halloween 2023 Statistics:
625 sex offender residence checks were performed across all SC counties by 174 SCDPPPS Agents.
Six arrests were made on Halloween night; 11 during the month of October
Media Contact:
Anita Dantzler, SCDPPPS Public Information Director Office: 803-734-9267 Cell: 803-205-5095
Press Release - October 21, 2024
South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services Announces Parole Hearing Date for Susan Smith
Columbia, South Carolina – The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services (SCDPPPS) has noted an escalation in media and public attention related to the parole eligibility and hearing of Inmate Susan Smith (SCDC ID: 00221487). The parole hearing will be held on November 20, 2024.
All members of the media should email SCDPPPS Public Information Director at Anita.Dantzler@ppp.sc.gov for directives. SCDPPPS has protocols in place that must be followed during this parole hearing.
To preserve decorum in the parole boardroom, a pool connection will be available for all media onsite.
Immediately following the parole hearing, a press conference will be held at 293 Greystone Boulevard, Columbia, South Carolina.
MEDIA NOTE: Parking for media will open at the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services at 6:30 a.m., on November 20, 2024.
Media Contact: Anita Dantzler, SCDPPPS Public Information Director
E: Anita.Dantzler@ppp.sc.gov C: 803-205-5095
