Alvin Sherman Glenn Richland County Detention Center Sunday, September 17, 2000

Officer Glenn was beaten and strangled after being attacked by three inmates during an escape attempt at the county jail. The incident occurred when he was locking prisoners back in their cells. Officer Glenn was overpowered by three inmates. The inmates handcuffed, beat, and then strangled him. The inmates then made their way to the roof of the jail, but were injured when they jumped to the ground. All three were taken into custody before they made their escape. Officer Glenn was the only guard overseeing 64 inmates in the medium security area. Officer Glenn had been employed with the Richland County Detention Center for 5 years. The Richland County Detention Center was renamed the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center in honor of Officer Glenn. Officer Glenn is survived by four children. Alvin Sherman Glenn's name has been engraved at the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington, DC. His name can be located on panel 37, W-22. A plaque bearing Alvin Sherman Glenn's name is displayed at the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame in Columbia. Views: 9,108

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