Command Team
Patrol Division
Lieutenant Matt McMillan
(803) 550-9523
I began my public safety career in the mid-90s as a Correctional Officer and then went into the private sector for several years before returning to public safety as a Reserve Officer for Springdale Police Department in 2004. In Springdale, I went on to become a full-time officer to eventually the Patrol Supervisor.
I have been with Cayce Police Department for a little over 9 years and rose through the ranks from Public Safety Officer to my current position as Patrol Lieutenant over Team 2. I have had the pleasure of supervising several different divisions in the department, to include SRO’s, Training, Dispatch and Records. I enjoy leading the next generation of officers and watching them grow to become future leaders of the department. I greatly appreciate the community support our agency receives on a daily basis.
I am a graduate of the FBI Carolina Command College, Executive Management Course through the SCCJA and hold instructor certificates in several areas of law enforcement.
When not on duty for the Cayce PD, I enjoy tinkering in my shop, football, camping, and spending time with my family.
Patrol Division
Lieutenant Trevor Hall
(803) 205-4443
I was born and raised in a small town outside of Erie, PA and relocated to South Carolina in 2006. I began my career in Public Safety in 2002 when I received my EMT certification and over the years have worked in 2 separate 9-1-1 dispatch centers, a career fire department, and the Orangeburg Department of Public Safety. I came to the Cayce Police Department in 2014 as a Patrol Officer.
Throughout my career here at Cayce Police Department I have been a patrol officer, Patrol Corporal, Patrol Sergeant, supervised the Crime Reduction Unit, Cayce Traffic Unit, and finally now as a Patrol Lieutenant. I currently oversee the Collision Reconstruction Team as well as Patrol Team 1.
I received an Associate’s of Applied Science in Fire Science in January 2013, a Bachelor’s in Fire Service Administration in November 2015, and a Masters of Public Administration with a concentration in Criminal Justice Administration in February 2018. I live with my wife and 3 kids in a small quiet community nearby and remain an active member of my local volunteer fire department on my time off.
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES
Lieutenant Kevin Blake
(803) 550-9553
Lt. Kevin Blake began his career with the City of Charleston Police Department in September 2002 as a Patrol Officer. Lt. Blake and family moved to Lexington, SC, in June 2006 and worked with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department as a Patrol Deputy, Patrol Sergeant and Investigator until he was hired by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division in October 2016, where he served as a Special Agent in the Midlands Investigative Division.
Lt. Blake was hired by the Cayce Police Department in April 2022 and is currently the Criminal Investigative Division Lieutenant.
Lt. Blake attended Francis Marion University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature.
Lt. Blake was a Personal Chef in the Charleston area prior to his law enforcement career, and enjoys spending time with his family, cooking and wood working.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Lieutenant Eddie West
(803) 849-4740
Lieutenant West attended Midlands Technical College pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice before starting his career in law enforcement in 2006 at the South Carolina Department of Corrections. In 2007, he began his tenure at the Richland County Sheriff’s Department and graduated from SCCJA in the fall of 2008. During his 8 years at the Sheriff’s Department, he was a part of the Honor Guard, Warrant Division, Patrol, and led several suppression units.
He has been with the Cayce Police Department for a little over 7 years and rose through the ranks from Police Officer to his current position as Lieutenant over the Community Services Division which includes (SROs & COPS). In his role, he works in the community to bring unity and build relationships with clergy, residents, and businesses in the City of Cayce. He always tells people to call him if he can’t help them directly; he can find someone who can. His saying is, “I might not be the man, but I know someone who knows the man.”
Lieutenant West graduated from the FBI Carolina Command College, 870th Supervisor Leadership Institute through FBI-LEEDA, and holds certificates in Management and Leadership Development.
Operations
Lieutenant Paul Dufault
(803) 550-9521
I started with the Cayce Police Department in June of 2005 and graduated from the Police Academy in November of 2005. Since then I worked on patrol and made my way up the ranks. I was fortunate to be able to become an FTO with the department within the first year out of the academy. In 2009 I became a Corporal on patrol which then lead to the rank of Sergeant in 2011. As I loved working on patrol, another opportunity arose for me in Training in 2014. I also loved working in the training division but just another position opened up and in 2017 I was able to become the Administrative Lieutenant. Looking back at my career I loved every minute and still want to continue down the best career path in law enforcement.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Lieutenant Jacob Harlow
(803) 205-4426
Lt. Harlow joined Cayce DPS in 2010 as a patrolman, he went onto also work in the fire division serving as a shift supervisor while completing his masters degree. Lt. Harlow has also served in several specialties as a hazmat technician, swift water rescue technician, firearms instructor and SWAT team member. Lt. Harlow started his law enforcement career in Florida with the Clay County Sheriffs office in 2006 after completing his bachelors degree. He then moved into contract work with the DoD, before finally arriving at Cayce. Lt. Harlow currently oversees personnel in charge of the departments training and criminal records divisions. He plays a pivotal role in the department accreditation. He has completed the states CPM and SCEM programs. I’ve enjoyed my service to not only the citizens of Cayce, but also the State of South Carolina during major emergencies.
Special projects
Lieutenant Brent Baker
(803) 205-4425
I was born and raised in Irmo, South Carolina and graduated from Dutch Fork High School in 1994. Following graduation, I served in the United States Army as a Combat Medic from 1994 to 1998.
I began my law enforcement career with the University of South Carolina’s Division of Law Enforcement and Safety in 2001. I started as a patrol officer and advanced to patrol corporal and then to patrol sergeant while serving with the division. Additionally, I served as a Field Training Officer, firearms Instructor, combat-related causality care instructor and division armorers for multiple weapon systems. Throughout the duration of my career at USCDLES, I worked alongside multiple agencies during major events and was designated as a strike team leader supervising multiple officers from various agencies.
In 2013 I started with the City of Cayce as a Public Safety Officer. After completing Firefighter I and II training, I was promoted to Patrol Corporal and served on the Cayce S.W.A.T team. After serving in this position for several years, I was promoted to Patrol Sergeant and then to Master Sergeant. In 2023 after serving over 22 years as a Patrol officer and supervisor, I was promoted to Lieutenant of Special Projects. I currently supervise Cayce Dispatch, Cayce Police Records Division, Parks and Animal Control. In addition to these duties, I assist in maintaining the reporting software for the agency, as well as the camera system placement and management throughout the city. I am currently one of the agency’s firearm and patrol rifle instructors, weapon armorers and assist with active shooter training.
Administration
Lieutenant Terrin Branham
(803) 550-9509
I began my career in Law Enforcement in 2014 with Clinton Public Safety as a certified Law Enforcement Officer and Class 2 Firefighter. I continued my career with them until I moved to Cayce Police Department in November 2018 as a Patrol Officer. During my time on patrol, I was promoted to Corporal and in January 2020 I transferred to the Investigations Unit where I worked several different investigations, gained a lot of knowledge, and training experiences. In 2023 I was promoted to Sergeant within investigations. In 2024 I transferred to Administration and was promoted to Lieutenant where my duties include but are not limited to hiring, onboarding process, and extra duty events.
