Law Enforcement
Community Affairs and Information
Chain of Command & Executive Staff
The command staff of the Charleston County Sheriff's Office is composed of Division leaders and key personnel who are responsible for the overall law enforcement services of the County of Charleston.
Sheriff Carl Ritchie
Undersheriff Tyrone Simmons
Chief Deputy William White
Chief Deputy Josh Cheney
Chief Deputy Lewis Burnsed
Chief Deputy Christopher Rosier
Major Scott Rywelski
Major Chad Barton
Major Jon Jacobik
General Counsel Edward Phipps
Paralegals
Communications Director Mark Ruppel
PIO Alexis Douglas
Community Engagement #community_engagement
Community Engagement is responsible for informing the citizens of crime prevention methods to help avoid, prevent or minimize personal injury and/or loss of property resulting in criminal activity; and to reduce crime and the perception of crime in the community through target programs like Neighborhood/Crime Watch Programs. Though the responsibility for achieving the agency's community relations objectives is shared by all Sheriff's Office personnel, Community Engagement supports the efforts of community policing programs that provide educational solutions and directions through the interpretation and explanation of the provision of laws, rules and regulations as needed to combat specific crimes as well as to educate the public.
Contact
Community Engagement
Captain Alan Ali
Phone: (843) 554-2448
Email: AAli@CharlestonCounty.org
Criminal Investigations #criminal_investigations
The duties of Criminal Investigations consist of initiating and conducting follow-up investigations involving crimes occurring predominantly in the unincorporated areas of Charleston County; however, detectives occasionally investigate cases that occur in municipalities or towns within the county that have police departments that are not outfitted, trained or equipped to investigate certain crimes.
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Contact
Criminal Investigations
Captain Gerald Jenkins
Phone: (843) 554-2457
Shanae Loper, Administrative Assistant
Phone: (843) 554-2473
Email: SLoper@CharlestonCounty.org
Judicial Security #judicial_security
The Charleston County Judicial Center is part of the historically famous "Four Corners of Law" located at 100 Broad Street. This is near the corner of Broad and Meeting Streets, directly adjacent to the Historic Courthouse. The Judicial Center consists of sixteen courtrooms of the Judicial Center and the Historical Courthouse.
Contact
Judicial Security
Captain Kip Cooke
Phone: (843) 958-2106
Email: KCooke@CharlestonCounty.org
Office Hours: M – F | 8:30AM – 5PM CLOSED for all County Observed Holidays
Deputies assigned to Judicial Security are responsible for providing all perimeter and internal security. Deputies are in uniform and serve as the first line of defense of the courthouse as well as the first point of contact of all persons entering the facility. They provide physical site screening by the utilization of x-ray scanners and magnetometers at entrance points. They are responsible for the screening of all persons and articles entering the courthouse. They work closely with all court assigned personnel to ensure the safety and integrity of the judicial process.
To ensure the safety and integrity of the courthouse certain items are not allowed in the building. These items include but are not limited to: any and all firearms or ammunition including plastic or toy guns, explosive devices, any and all sharp instruments or weapons, also included are any items that can be used as a weapon. Signage outlining contraband is posted in the Cumberland Street Parking Garage as well as the King and Queen Street Parking Garage and in the lobby of the Judicial Center. Persons visiting the Judicial Center are asked to familiarize themselves with the list of items that are not allowed in the facility. During the screening process any legal item that is discovered but considered to be contraband will be surrendered to the Charleston County Sheriff's Office as abandoned property. These items will not be returned to the individual unless the individual chooses to return the item to their vehicle. Cell phones are allowed in the Judicial Center and the Historic Courthouse; however they have to be placed in silent mode when in a courtroom. Although most cell phones have the ability to record and take photos, photography or videography is strictly prohibited without the written approval of the presiding judge.
Anyone having questions concerning security of the Judicial Center including prohibited items in the courthouse, parking directions or any other general security questions please contact the Main Control Room at 843-958-2117 or 2118 or you may contact Capt. Cooke during regular business hours. Any other questions regarding court proceedings or jury information you may contact the Clerk of Court at 843-958-5000 during regular business hours.
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Patrol #patrol
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.
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Contact
Patrol
Captain James Brennan
Phone: (843) 529-6217
Captain Scott Eubanks
Phone: (843) 529-6218
Susan Burnsed, Administrative Assistant
Phone: (843) 529-62168
School Resource Officers #school_resource_officers
School Resource Officers, also known as SROs, are law enforcement personnel that apply a community policing philosophy within the school environment. Schools are their permanent assignment in order to proactively address safety and security issues. SROs are required to perform three vital roles in their assigned schools. These roles are as follows: law enforcement, law-related counseling, and law-related education. Through these roles, officers provide a service to the community by establishing themselves as a resource for teachers, students, and parents. This allows the program to provide a safe learning environment for children.
Public Sex Offender Registry #sex_offender_registry
The Criminal Investigations Unit is responsible for the management and maintenance of the Sex Offender Registry (SOR) for Charleston County. The SOR unit conducts and oversees field checks of sex offenders, ensuring their compliance with state law. The SOR unit registers one of the highest numbers of sex offenders in the state, often exceeding 800 convicted felons at any given time. The majority of those offenders are required to register several times a year. Registration hours at the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office at 3691 Leeds Ave. are Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9-11:30AM and 1:30-4PM and Thursdays from 9-11:30AM
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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.
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Sergeant Sarah Hake
Phone: (843) 529-5342
Email: SHake@CharlestonCounty.org
Warrants #warrants
The Sheriff's Office is expressly directed by statute to be a conservator of the peace and, therefore, in accordance with the provisions of section 23-15-50 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended, must arrest all persons for whom criminal warrants have been issued. Consequently, it is the policy of the Sheriff's Office to carry out these duties in a diligent and timely manner. The Charleston County Sheriff's Office has assigned deputies to investigate and locate defendants to ensure the compliance of state statute and orders of the court.
This office is also responsible for maintaining physical control of all warrants and juvenile pickup orders received by the Sheriff's Office. This office verifies the information on the warrants is complete, accurate, and current with the most up to date information.
The Warrants Office is located inside of the main lobby of the Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center at: 3841 Leeds Ave., N. Charleston SC, 29405
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Contact
Warrants
Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center
Phone: (843) 529-7391
Office Hours: M – F | 7AM – 5:30PM
After hours, Weekends and County Observed Holidays
FOR EMERGENCIES PLEASE CALL OR TEXT 911
Captain Paul Tittle
Phone: (843) 554-2459
Email: PTittle@CharlestonCounty.org
Sergeant J. Mizner
Phone: (843) 529-3512
Email: JMizner@CharlestonCounty.org
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