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Jim Christopher

Born

in Williamstown, South Carolina, The United States

July 25, 1942

Died

August 12, 2018

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Major Christopher began his 35-year career in Law Enforcement when he joined the Greenville Police Department (GPD) in 1964, after serving in the United States Marine Corps as a Platoon Sergeant. He ended his career in 2004, retiring at the rank of Major and second in command of the SC Law Enforcement Division (SLED).

“Chris,” as he was dubbed by his fellow officers, served briefly on his first GPD assignment as an undercover officer before working on foot patrol in downtown Greenville. He was promoted to Detective by 1970, and served as the commander for the first Tactical Unit for Special Operations, which became the first GPD Vice Squad. His work ethic and tenacity in solving major crimes set him apart and earned him numerous honors and a ...more