Charleston, S.C. - The Charleston Police Department Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) is investigating a fatal collision involving a pedestrian and motor vehicle. Read on...
Charleston, S.C. - The Charleston Police Department Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) is investigating a fatal collision involving two motor vehicles. Read on...
Charleston, S.C. - The Citizen Police Advisory Council (CPAC), in partnership with the Charleston Police Department, presents the next topical discussion to offer informational resources to the public. Read on...
On January 1, 2023, around 9:45 pm, CPD patrol officers were dispatched to Motley Lane, near Pinckney Street, regarding a 911 call reporting a person passed out or sleeping. Read on...
The Charleston Police Department Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) is investigating a fatal collision involving a pedestrian and motor vehicle which took place at approximately 6:38 pm on East Bay and South Street. Read on...
The police department currently employs 456 sworn police officers and 117 civilians. The police department provides a high level of public service.
The department, headed by Chief Luther T. Reynolds, has many resources and specialized personnel. The Charleston Police Department was the first municipal law enforcement agency in the State of South Carolina to be accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).