The south carolina state law enforcement division will use AWA funding to sustain four staff positions

The Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Sex Offender Sentencing awarded the South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division $275,185 on March 1, 2026, under the Support for Adam Walsh Act Implementation Grant Program (CFDA 16.750) to sustain four staff positions that support sex offender registration compliance and accuracy statewide.

The positions consist of two auditor/trainers and two administrative analysts who identify deficiencies and enhance the timeliness, accuracy, and completeness of sex offender records through internal audits and FBI NSOR audit results. These personnel support local law enforcement in maintaining accurate records, enhancing the Sex Offender Registry Tool (SORT), and ensuring SORNA compliance.

The award period runs through February 28, 2029, with place of performance in Columbia, South Carolina.

These positions are two auditor/trainers and two administrative analysts. These roles help identify deficiencies and enhance the timeliness, accuracy, and completeness of SEX offender records through internal audits and FBI nsor audit results. These personnel will continue to support local law enforcement in maintaining accurate records, enhancing the SEX offender registry tool (SORT), and ensuring sorna compliance.