WHAT WE DO

The LEAD Upstate goal is to bridge the community and law enforcement together in the name of appreciation and gratitude. LEAD Upstate gives the community an opportunity to say thank you to all the law enforcement personnel in Greenville County including Greenville, Greer, Traveler’s Rest, Mauldin, Simpsonville, & Fountain Inn. Our sponsors are honored to host this event to the men and women who courageously dedicate their lives to serve the citizens of their communities every day.

Law Enforcement Appreciation Day will be on Friday, September 19, 2025.

FULLY ENDORSED AND SUPPORTED BY

City of Greenville Police Department

Greenville County Sheriff’s Office

South Carolina Highway Patrol-Group 3 Headquarters

City of Greer Police Department

City of Travelers Rest Police Department

City of Mauldin Police Department

City of Simpsonville Police Department

City of Fountain Inn Police Department

SLED Law Enforcement

“The SC Highway Patrol would like to express our deepest gratitude for the overwhelming support LEAD Greenville has extended to the Law Enforcement Community. It is citizens and businesses, such as you and yours, that instill the perseverance needed in our Troopers to come out each and every day to ensure the safety of those traveling the Upstate roadways. The upcoming law enforcement appreciation event will no doubt be a successful one and we look forward to attending. Thank you for all that you do to support our agency.”

–Captain Wes Hiott, SCHP Troop Three Headquarters

“The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office sincerely appreciates the support that LEAD Greenville extends to our Deputies and civilian staff each and every day. The effort that our staff makes every day to serve and protect, accompanied by the support of the community, makes Greenville County a safer place to work and live. I want to personally thank all that are involved with LEAD Greenville in supporting the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office.”

–Johnny Mack Brown, Former Sheriff, Greenville County

“It’s been an honor to work beside LEAD Greenville in their efforts to show such unwavering support for our fellow men and women in law enforcement. What started as a kind gesture of appreciation has grown exponentially into an entire week to honor the work of those who put their lives on the line everyday. I speak for my brothers and sisters in blue of how much this week means to us all in the law enforcement community.”

– Chief Deputy Marcus Davenport, Greenville County Sheriff’s Office

“The SC Highway Patrol would like to express our deepest gratitude for the overwhelming support LEAD Greenville has extended to the Law Enforcement Community. It is citizens and businesses, such as you and yours, that instill the perseverance needed in our Troopers to come out each and every day to ensure the safety of those traveling the Upstate roadways. The upcoming law enforcement appreciation event will no doubt be a successful one and we look forward to attending. Thank you for all that you do to support our agency.”

–Captain Wes Hiott, SCHP Troop Three Headquarters