Sen. Scott Congratulates New Law Enforcement Academy Grads

Sen. Tim Scott was the featured speaker on Friday at graduation exercises for the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy Law Enforcement Session 602.

While Scott spoke of his respect for law enforcement, the event carried a personal resonance for him, as John Brian Moniz was one of the graduates. Moniz is the son of John Moniz of Charleston, who Scott has often credited as the mentor that helped put him on the straight and narrow.

Scott told the graduates he considers law enforcement the "special sauce" that holds society together. He noted that they, not athletes or entertainers, are the true heroes in America.

But Scott also cautioned the graduates not to take their responsibilities lightly and to be mindful of the scrutiny they are under.

The list of Charleston area graduates is below. Graduates with an asterisk next to their name completed their training with distinction:

William G. Taylor of the North Charleston Police Department received the Class Leader Award.

Kevin R. Whitfield of the North Charleston Police Department received the Director's Physical Fitness Award.

Abbatiello, Kevin A. — N. Charleston Police Dept.

* Aubrey, Melissa R. — Charleston Police Dept.

* Blount-Hill, Kwan-Lamar — Charleston Police Dept.

Claytor, Lester A. — N. Charleston Police Dept.

Cloud, James H. — College of Charleston Public Safety

Demalo, Jessie R. — N. Charleston Police Dept.

Erickson, Alexander J. — Goose Creek Police Dept.

Esquibel, Danny V. — Charleston Police Dept.

George, Brian C. — N. Charleston Police Dept.

* Horn, Bethany J. — N. Charleston Police Dept.

Jacque, Sarah M. — Charleston Co. Sheriff's Office

Love, Heather M. — Charleston Police Dept.

Moniz, John Brian — Charleston Co. Sheriff's Office

Morian, Kory J. — N. Charleston Police Dept.

Reynolds, Jonathan A. — Mt. Pleasant Police Dept.

Sinke, Stacy L. — Charleston Police Dept.

Snipes, Wayne W. — Charleston Co. Sheriff's Office

Taylor, William G. III — N. Charleston Police Dept.

Tucker, Taylor O. — N. Charleston Police Dept.

Whitfield, Kevin R. — N. Charleston Police Dept.