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Leroy Smith

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Chief of South Carolina Department of Public Safety.

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20 Jul, 2015

Comments on viral photo

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Smith downplays his actions:

I have been somewhat surprised by how this photo has taken off and gone viral around the world. Our men and women in uniform are on the front lines every day helping people — regardless of the person’s skin color, nationality or beliefs. As law enforcement officers, service is at the heart of what we do. I believe this photo captures who we are in South Carolina and represents what law enforcement is all about. I am proud to serve this great state, and I hope this photo will be a catalyst for people to work to overcome some of the hatred and violence we have seen in our country in recent weeks.

18 Jul, 2015

Helps white supremacist

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Black police officer Smith is photographed helping a white supremacist at Ku Klux Klan rally held at the South Carolina Statehouse. The image goes viral.

https://twitter.com/RobGodfrey/status/622494558249684992/photo/1

3 Oct, 2011

Appointed director of public safety

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South Carolina Governor Haley announces that Major Smith is director of public safety. He replaces Colonel F. K. Lancaster Jr. Haley:

We’re going to get someone in there who is going to lead, who is ready to show that it’s time to move on and Smith is going do that.