NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Police officers are continuing their search for clues into a murder at a North Charleston apartment complex. CPD has a Bicycle Unit and K-9 Unit, both of which work alongside the Patrol Division. Create New Account. “It’s kind of changed the face of how we recruit,” she said. The Traffic Division is responsible for enforcing state motor vehicle and city traffic laws, such as enforcing speed limits. [1] The Charleston Police Department has an organization of several different divisions, including a Patrol Division, Traffic Division, SWAT, Bicycle Unit, K-9 Unit, Community Policing & School Services Division, SEU or Special Enforcement Unit, and CID or Criminal Investigation Division. All rights reserved. The Criminal Investigation Division, or CID, consists of detectives who follow up on reported crimes to the Charleston Police Department. Officials with the North Charleston Police Department said it happened at the parking lot of the Chatham Place Apartments on Chatham Avenue on Monday night. Both metro 911, and citizens may report abandoned vehicles to the Traffic Division. If you have any information you are asked to call police or Crime Stoppers at (843) 554-1111. Some major retailers say they have decided to close for Thanksgiving this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Patrol Division is made up of four shifts, with each shift consisting of a Shift Commander or Lieutenant, three Patrol Sergeants, and 15 to 17 sworn officers and a K-9 unit. The Traffic Division responds to automobile crashes, and provides accident investigation and crash reports. Log In. Davis said currently, the department is needing to fill about 16 spots on their force. All rights reserved. Charleston Police Department currently down 16 officers. The current Chief of Police is Brent Webster. Officers got to the location at 6:28 p.m. and found the unconscious victim lying on the ground in the parking lot of the apartment complex. CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - You may see officers out and about running calls on an average basis, but what you don’t see is the work behind the scenes to make sure that work continues. Community See All. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, gathering with friends and family for Thanksgiving can increase the chances of getting or spreading the coronavirus. See more of Charleston Police Department on Facebook. She believes the shortage is nationwide and said a strained relationship between police and the community in some places across the country could be at least one reason why getting people to join the ranks can be hard. The coroner’s office has not identified him. NCPD officials said the victim died from his injuries. Charleston Police said right now they are down 16 officers. Forgot account? Charleston Police Department currently down 16 officers. Both events will be physical ability and written tests in the same day. Officials with the North Charleston Police Department said it happened at the parking lot of the Chatham Place Apartments on Chatham Avenue on Monday night. [2][3], From Infogalactic: the planetary knowledge core, Patch of the Charleston Police Department, Law enforcement/Law enforcement topics portal, List of law enforcement agencies in West Virginia, https://infogalactic.com/w/index.php?title=Charleston_Police_Department_(West_Virginia)&oldid=4814568, Law enforcement agencies of West Virginia, Municipal police departments of West Virginia, Articles lacking reliable references from July 2008, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, About Infogalactic: the planetary knowledge core. Get Directions (479) 965-7600. NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The North Charleston Police Department (NCPD) is investigating a Wednesday afternoon shooting in the parking lot … Printer-friendly Version Charleston Police Staff. The Traffic Division also sets up DUI and Safety Seatbelt checkpoints throughout the city. As of 2008, Charleston Police currently has 184 sworn officers, 2 Animal Control Officers, and 29 civilian employees. The follow list also includes one officer from the Malden Marshal's Office. 11 check-ins. “We used to start with such a large pool of people but now it’s becoming harder and harder for people to show up for the (police officer) test,” said Lt. The Patrol Division is responsible for patrolling the city for crime and responding to 911 calls for service. 1,079 people follow this. The Charleston Police Department, or CPD, is the official municipal police force for the City of Charleston, West Virginia.The Charleston Police Department is currently the second largest police department in the state of West Virginia, while being the largest municipal/city police department in the state. (WSAZ) By Tori Yorgey. About See All. Since the establishment of the Charleston Police Department, 10 officers have died in the line of duty. Charleston Police Department. A Gray Media Group, Inc. Station - © 2002-2020 Gray Television, Inc.