Patrol Divisions, Districts, and Support #overview

The Patrol Division provides efficient and effective patrol operations for the citizens of Charleston County in order to create a deterrent to crime, detect and apprehend offenders, and respond to the needs and expectations of the community. The primary functions of these patrols include, but are not limited to, proactive patrol oriented toward the prevention of crimes and collisions and maintenance of public order while fostering a relationship between citizens and the business community of Charleston County.

Contact

Captain James Brennan

Phone: (843) 529-6217

Captain Scott Eubanks

Phone: (843) 529-6218

Susan Burnsed, Administrative Assistant

Phone: (843) 529-62168

Patrol Districts #districts

Contact

Captain James Brennan

Phone: (843) 529-6217

Captain Scott Eubanks

Phone: (843) 529-6218

Susan Burnsed, Administrative Assistant

Phone: (843) 529-62168

North/East Patrol Districts

Deputies assigned to the North Patrol District are responsible for providing services to the unincorporated areas of North Charleston, Ladson, and Lincolnville. Deputies assigned to the East Patrol District are responsible for providing services to Mt. Pleasant, Awendaw, South Santee, and McClellanville.

South/West Patrol Districts

Deputies assigned to the South Patrol District are responsible for providing services to Ravenel, Hollywood, Younges Island, Meggett, Adams Run, Parkers Ferry and Edisto Island. Deputies assigned to the West Patrol District are responsible for providing services to West Ashley, James Island, Johns Island, Wadmalaw Island, Seabrook Island and Kiawah Island.

Patrol Support #patrol_support

The Selective Traffic Enforcement Unit focuses on collision prevention and saving lives through fair and impartial enforcement of all applicable SC Criminal Laws and Charleston County Ordinances that are relevant to vehicular and pedestrian movement to include DUI enforcement. In addition, the Unit also handles many special assignments including but not limited to parades, dignitary escorts, special events, funeral escorts, and other public relations projects. Members of this Unit are also specifically trained in all areas of collision investigation, to include traffic collision reconstruction. The Unit also investigates all collisions involving vehicles owned and operated by the County of Charleston. The Motor Unit is a highly motivated and trained unit that is well versed in all facets of Police Motorcycle Operations. Members of the Motor Unit are all certified Police Motorcycle operators.

Contact

Patrol Support

Captain Herman Martin

Phone: (843) 529-5329

Oshia Alford, Administrative Specialist

Phone: (843) 529-5331

Traffic #traffic

The Traffic Unit focuses on collision prevention and saving lives through fair and impartial enforcement of all applicable S.C. Criminal Laws and Charleston County ordinances that are relevant to vehicular and pedestrian movement to include DUI enforcement. In addition, the unit also handles many special assignments, including but not limited to parades, dignitary escorts, special events, funeral escorts, and other public relations projects. Members of this unit are also specifically trained in all areas of collision investigation, to include traffic collision reconstruction. The unit also investigates all collisions involving vehicles owned and operated by the County of Charleston.

Contact

Lieutenant Chris Craven

Phone: (843) 529-5329

Sergeant Sarah Hake

Phone: (843) 529-5342

Ride-Along Program #ride-along_program

Forms are reviewed for approval Monday through Friday. For additional information contact the Patrol Division Administrative Assistant during normal hours.

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Related Forms

Contact

Ride-Along Program

Phone: (843) 529-6216

Office Hours: M – F | 8AM – 4:00PM


Animal Control #animal_control

Animal Control is specially trained to handle situations involving domestic animals. This includes the removal of stray domestic animals that are unleashed (in or near roadways), and the transportation of injured domestic animals to the emergency veterinarian for treatment (when the animal's owner cannot be located). They also conduct investigations relating to neglected or abused animals. Animal Control has the power to enforce both local ordinances and state laws related to violations concerning domestic animals.

Effective immediately, the sheriff's office will no longer be responding to calls related to calls involving sick and/or injured raccoons.

If DNR fails to respond, please call an agency on the Wildlife Removal List. These services range in cost from $30 - $100.

Contact

Lieutenant Chris Craven

Phone: (843) 529-5329