Support Officer Adam Blankenship

On December 8, 2023, Mt Pleasant Police Department attempted a traffic stop on a subject who then fled officers. Patrolman First Class Adam Blankenship was a backup officer and became involved in a foot pursuit of a subject when PFC. Blankenship attempted to cross the westbound lanes of Hungry Neck Rd. where he was struck by a vehicle. The officer sustained several internal injuries. Patrolman First Class Blankenship will have to undergo many medical procedures and surgeries to recover.

Patrolman First Class Blankenship has been with the agency since March 2022. He is a Citadel Alumni and currently a Lieutenant in the United States Army. He was recently commended for his work ethic and his positive engagement with students while working security at a local school. PFC Blankenship was recently married to his wife, Amrika Blankenship.

This fundraiser is intended to support PFC. Blankenship and his family moving forward in his recovery. 100% of the funds raised will be given to PFC. Blankenship. Please keep him and his family in your thoughts and prayers as he starts his road to recovery.

ABOUT THIS FUNDRAISER

The fundraiser is facilitated by Serve & Connect, a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization focused on igniting positive change through police-community partnerships. Serve & Connect has raised more than $1,00,000 for injured officers and the families of fallen officers in South Carolina. Serve & Connect was founded by Kassy Alia Ray in memory of her late husband, Officer Gregory Alia, who was killed in the line of duty on September 30, 2015. This fundraiser is endorsed by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Association, the South Carolina Sheriff's Association, South Carolina Police Chiefs Association, South Carolina Fraternal Order of Police, and the Mount Pleasant Police Department. 100% of funds raised will be provided directly to Officer Blankenship. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent provided by law.