Walhalla policeman wins statewide award

A Walhalla policeman has won a statewide award.  Tyler Bishop has been recognized as the DUI Enforcement Rookie of the Year in South Carolina.  According to the Facebook page of the police department, “…Officer Bishop is a valuable team member at the Walhalla Police department. His work ethic and love for his job has made him a positive role model for other officers. From the time, he walks through the door to the minute he signs off he has a positive attitude and works hard for our agency and citizens. He has kept the citizens of Walhalla safe and has highly contributed to keeping the streets of Walhalla fatality free for the entire year of 2016. Officer Bishop is credited with 11 DUI arrests for 2016. This was achieved after his academy graduation date in April 2016….”