ABOUT US
Low Country Retired Law Enforcement Officers
OUR STORY
Low Country Retired Law Enforcement Officers (LCRLEOA) is a community of retired law enforcement officers who have chosen the Low Country as their home. We are dedicated to giving back to the law enforcement community and supporting each other in our retired life.
OUR MISSION & VISION
MISSION
LCRLEOA cultivates a spirit of fraternalism, friendliness, and mutual helpfulness among the members, the people of the community, and the local, county, and state law enforcement agencies. LCRLEOA shares, exchanges, and promotes information relating to the charitable work of the association to benefit the spouses and children of Law Enforcement Officers disabled or killed in the line of duty.​
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VISION
The LCRLEOA comprises a group of retired law enforcement officers who reside, work, and are part of the Low Country Community. Their function is to support retired and current law enforcement, and first responders and their families in order for them to perform their duties in keeping the Low Country safe and vibrant.
LCRLEOA in Action
Support for Law Enforcement & First Responders
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Bluffton PD Police Officer of the Year
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HR 218 Qualification for Members
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Local Officers with Medical/Family Issues
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Project Lifesaver (Beaufort Co. SO)
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Purchase of AEDs (Bluffton PD)
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Alzheimer Bracelets (Beaufort Co. SO)
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Veteran Suicide Awareness​
Community Outreach
& Partnerships
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High School Scholarships
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Annual Toy Drive (Bluffton PD)
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Special Olympics Area 8
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American Red Cross
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Local High School Yearbook Sponsor
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OPFOB (Veteran Suicide Awareness)
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Beaufort County Fallen Officers Memorial
Our History
In 2008, Beaufort County had an influx of retired cops moving to the Low Country. A dedicated group of retired police officers committed themselves to organizing the Low Country Retired Law Enforcement Officers into an association, and then into a Limited Liability Corporation.
Today, our association has evolved into a 175-member 501(C)3 nonprofit charitable organization.
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2009
Founded in 2009 to establish an organization to help police officers and family.
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In the beginning, the only source of income came from annual dues of $20.
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Retired police sergeant John Pontillo asked other retired officers to join his endeavor.
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Today, more retired law enforcement officers from all parts of the country are joining.
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Started with 10 members, still offering opportunity for new members of good repute.
Together
Retired and active officers support Law Enforcement, First Responders, and their families.