Latest

• Wednesday | October 4, 2017

  Senators unveil bipartisan criminal justice reform package

  A broad coalition of senators lined up Wednesday behind the bill, including Republican Sens. Mike Lee of Utah, Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott of South Carolina, Jeff Flake of Arizona, Roy Blunt of Missouri, and Democratic Sens. Dianne Feinstein of California, Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island, Patrick Leahy of Vermont and Cory Booker of New Jersey.

  Read More
• Wednesday | October 4, 2017

  Scott, Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduce Comprehensive Criminal Justice Reform Package
• Friday | July 21, 2017

  Senator Scott Reintroduces Bill to Improve Data Collection Around Officer-Related Shootings

  In an effort to improve data collecting methods at local law enforcement agencies, U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-SC) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) have reintroduced the Walter Scott Notification Act. The bill would require states that receive federal funds for their law enforcement program to properly document all relevant details surrounding an officer-related shooting that results in a civilian casualty.Read More
• Wednesday | June 28, 2017

  Senator Scott Testifies on Criminal Justice Reform Before House Oversight Committee

  This morning, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) testified in front of the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform's hearing on "Criminal Justice Reform and Efforts to Reduce Recidivism."Read More
• Thursday | May 25, 2017

  Senator Scott Reintroduces Bipartisan Body Camera Legislation

  Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) reintroduced the bipartisan Safer Officers and Safer Citizens Act of 2017, which will help provide body-worn cameras to state, local, and tribal police departments to keep law enforcement officers and communities safe.Read More
• Thursday | May 18, 2017

  Sen. Scott To Reintroduce Body Camera Legislation

  U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) will soon reintroduce his Safer Officers and Safer Citizens Act, which will help provide state, local and tribal police departments with needed resources to outfit officers with body-worn cameras. As the nation recognizes National Police Week this week, Senator Scott continues to advocate for the increased use of body-worn cameras, which studies have shown help keep both police officers and their communities safer.Read More
• Monday | May 1, 2017

  Scott Statement on Former North Charleston Cop Pleading Guilty

  U.S. Senator Tim Scott released the following statement after North Charleston cop plead guilty in regards to the death of Walter ScotRead More
• Tuesday | December 6, 2016

  Senator Scott Statement on Mistrial Decision in Michael Slager Case

  Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement after the judge declared a mistrial in the murder trial of former North Charleston police officer, Michael SlagerRead More
• Wednesday | July 20, 2016

  ICYMI: Senator Scott Column in USA Today

  Senator Scott writes a column in USA Today on the topic of race, strengthening relationships with law enforcement, and the need to have a real conversation about solutions.Read More
• Thursday | July 7, 2016

  VIDEO: Senator Scott Statement on This Week’s Tragic Events

  U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following video message after the tragic events that occurred in Baton Rouge, Minnesota, and Dallas:Read More
• Monday | August 3, 2015

  What They Are Saying About Senator Scott’s Safer Officers and Safer Citizens Act

  Last week, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) introduced his Safer Officers and Safer Citizens Act, which will provide state, local and tribal police departments with resources to outfit officers with body-worn cameras. Now, editorial boards, local and national media outlets are taking notice of his leadership on the topic of body-worn cameras and criminal justice reform.Read More
• Tuesday | July 28, 2015

  Senator Scott Introduces Body Camera Legislation to Help Keep Officers and Citizens Safer

  Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) introduced the Safer Officers and Safer Citizens Act to help provide state, local and tribal police departments with resources to outfit officers with body-worn cameras.Read More
• Thursday | June 18, 2015

  Senator Tim Scott Statement on Charleston Tragedy

  Upon returning home to Charleston this morning, Senator Tim Scott released the following statement.Read More
• Thursday | June 18, 2015

  Senator Tim Scott Statement on Charleston Tragedy

  U.S. Senator Tim Scott released the statement below regarding the tragic shooting at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston. The Senator will be leaving Washington to return home to South Carolina as soon as possibleRead More
• Wednesday | June 10, 2015

  Senator Tim Scott Statement on Gov. Haley Signing Body Camera Legislation

  U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the statement below following South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley (R) signing legislation into law that creates statewide guidelines for the usage and implementation of body-worn cameras for law enforcement officers in the Palmetto State.Read More
• Tuesday | May 19, 2015

  Senator Scott on Body Cameras: Video is Worth a Thousand Pictures

  U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) testified today at a Senate hearing on body cameras, again stating his support for the technology by saying, "If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a video is worth a thousand pictures."Read More
• Monday | May 18, 2015

  Senator Scott to Testify Before Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism on Importance of Body Cameras

  Read More
• Wednesday | May 13, 2015

  Senators Scott and Graham Announce Body Camera Hearing Next Week

  Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) announced today the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism will hold a hearing at 2:30PM, next Tuesday, May 19, entitled "Body Cameras: Can Technology Increase Protection for Law Enforcement Officers and the Public?"Read More
• Wednesday | April 22, 2015

  Senator Tim Scott Requests Hearing on Body Cameras

  U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) today requested (link) Senate Judiciary Chairman Charles Grassley (R-IA) and Crime and Terrorism Subcommittee Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-SC) hold a hearing on the use of body-worn cameras by law enforcement officers.Read More
• Wednesday | April 15, 2015

  Senator Scott on Importance of Body Cameras

  U.S. Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement as the South Carolina Legislature begins consideration of S.47, a bill to require body-worn cameras for law enforcement:Read More
• Wednesday | April 8, 2015

  SENATOR SCOTT STATEMENT ON NORTH CHARLESTON

  U.S. Senator Tim Scott released the following statement this morning regarding the death of Walter Scott in North Charleston, South Carolina.Read More