Programs/Courts Administration

Gregory Robinson
Gregory Robinson | Program / Courts Captain

Program / Courts

Includes: Court Security, Community Services, Juvenile & Chaplaincy Services

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Contact

Processing

Captain Gregory Robinson, Administration Captain

Mrs. M. High, Administrative Assistant

Phone: (843) 529-7405

Email: MHigh@CharlestonCounty.org

Community Service Program

Processing

The Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center assigns offenders who are sentenced from various courts to the community service program to provide productive and meaningful work to government agencies, non-profit organizations and the cleanup of public roads. Worksites are obtained by contacting the Community Service Coordinator or the Assistant Coordinator from non-profit agencies, as well as local municipal government and specific community service projects. Roadside clean up are assigned on a rotating basis, or when requested by a citizen based on observation of an area of Charleston County jurisdiction, such as a roadway or property, in need of maintenance or clean up.

Chaplaincy Services

The role of the Chaplain at the Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center focuses on the spiritual care and nurturing of inmates currently housed in the facility. The responsibilities of the Chaplain include, developing and implementing inmate religious programs, services, and activities designed to provide inmates with reading materials and the opportunity to practice any religion no matter their denomination.

The Chaplain also provides death and serious illness notifications as well as providing counseling to inmates who request her services. The Chaplain recruits and arranges for training of new chaplain's aides of all religions and keeps track of their volunteer hours. She arranges and provides church services for inmates housed in the detention center. She goes into the community and requests donations of religious materials from all denominations. She develops and maintains relationships with faith based community programs and participates in training and conferences.

Training

For all general training inquiries, please e-mail: SACDCTraining@CharlestonCounty.org

The Detention Training Unit is the branch of the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office Training Division that ensures that every Detention Deputy completes the mandated training requirements as set forth by State and Federal Law and the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy. The Sheriff's Office strives to provide the best possible training for Detention Deputies. All Detention Deputies, within one year of their employment, attend the three week Basic Jail course of Instruction and are certified by the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy. Prior to this certification officers under the direct supervision of a Field Training Instructor, who teaches them everything they needed to run a housing unit in the facility. Annual training includes Interpersonal communication Skills, American Heart Association Basic Life Support, Stop the Bleed, Narcan Training, Defensive Tactics and Detention Center Policies and Procedures. Specialized training is also available in TASER or firearms.

Contact

Lieutenant B. Duval | Training Lieutenant

(843) 554-2499

Email: BDuval@CharlestonCounty.org

Sergeant M. Gerena | Training Sergeant

(843) 529-7405

Email: MLast@CharlestonCounty.org

Ms. E. Long | Administrative Assistant III

(843) 529-7353

Email: ELong@CharlestonCounty.org