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INDEPENDENT CONSERVATIVE VOICE OF UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA

First Published in 1994

INDEPENDENT CONSERVATIVE VOICE OF
UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA

Steve Shaw bulletproof vest

Commander Jack Dorn of the American Legion Post 214 of Taylors, SC, on behalf of a member who wishes to remain anonymous, donated a brand new ballistic vest to the South Carolina State Constable Association. Taylors and Travelers Rest attorney Steve Shaw, who is a constable and also a candidate for Greenville County Council, accepted it on behalf of the Association. Because they are fibrous inside, ballistic vests are rated only for a certain number of years and then should be replaced. The vest will go to a constable in need of a replacement vest and are highly sought after.

The donor is a highly decorated disabled veteran of the Post, who was a police officer in South Carolina prior to joining the military. He purchased the vest specifically as gift for a law enforcement organization from the Post. The Post selected the SC Constable Association as the recipient because constables are volunteer-only and are responsible for purchasing their own equipment. The retail price of a vest is about $600.

"Constables need a proper vest and this is a very special one because of the donor who gave it," said Steve Shaw. "This one will be put to use right away and it is very much appreciated."

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