SLED chief to speak in Beaufort, Sunday, March 14
SLED chief to speak in Beaufort March 14
Reginald I. Lloyd, director of the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), will speak Sunday, March 14 at 4 p.m. at the historic Tabernacle Baptist Church in Beaufort and the public is invited.
Lloyd will address some of the challenges facing citizens and law enforcement today in a special program scheduled for the church’s annual Men’s Day celebration. The church is located at 911 Craven Street
In January, Lloyd announced an aggressive policy for fighting violent crime in the state. He outlined a plan for a proactive effort that redirected assets and stepped up the fight against drug trafficking and gangs in addition to an increased emphasis on the protection of women, children and senior citizens.
Reginald “Reggie” I. Lloyd is a native South Carolinian born in Kershaw County. On February 14, 2008 he was confirmed by the Senate of South Carolina as the Director of the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division. Immediately preceding his appointment, Director Lloyd served as the United States Attorney for the District of South Carolina.
Director Lloyd’s professional career has also included other governmental positions as well as in the private sector. From May 2003 until February 2006 he served on The Circuit Court of South Carolina, which included Chief Administrative Judge for both the Second and Fifth Circuits. He also served as the Director of Research and Counsel for the House Judiciary Committee and as an Assistant Attorney General. His time in the private sector included service with Nexsen, Pruet, Jacobs, & Pollard as well as Nelson, Mullins, Riley, & Scarborough, and AT&T.
Director Lloyd’s education includes a Bachelor of Arts from Winthrop College in 1989 and a Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law. While at Winthrop he served as the Vice President of the Student Body and the Editor of the Roddey-McMillan Record. During his time at USC’s Law School he was a member of the Craven Constitutional Law Moot Court Team and the Chief Justice of the University of South Carolina Moot Court Bar.
Community Involvement is an important part of Director Lloyd’s life. During 1994-1995 he served on the Kershaw County Council. He also has served on a number of boards to include EdVenture Children’s Museum Board of Directors, Richland County Guardian Ad Litem Project Board of Directors, Trustus Theatre Board of Directors, and Kershaw County United Way Board of Directors.
Director Lloyd is married with one child and resides in Kershaw County.
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