The Patrol Division is made up of four shifts, A, B, C & D. Each shift is supervised by a Shift Commander (Lieutenant) and three District Commanders (Sergeant). The officers work 12 hour shifts.

The Patrol Division is the backbone of the Charleston Police Department.  It includes some of the most highly trained, well-qualified, and self-motivated men and women in the law enforcement profession.   The Patrol Division handles a variety of calls, usually random in nature, varying from violent crimes to parking issues.  This unit responded to over 70,000 emergency 911 calls in 2008.  The average patrol division officer utilizes the latest technology to respond to the needs of the citizens and visitors in Charleston.  In 1998, the Charleston Police Department was the first department in the state to install mobile data computers in the patrol cars to assist the officers in investigating and documenting crime.  Now, each patrol car is equipped with the latest technologies to include the Mobile Computing system which encompasses Field Based (paperless) Reporting which began in 2003 and paperless crash reporting; GPS Automated Vehicle Location and Tracking System; Digital In-car video system; Laser Radar; and, coming soon, E-citations.  Our department also utilizes the Electronic Fingerprint Identification System as well as Digital mug shot system in our Patrol Division booking office.  In 2009, the Patrol Division has more tools than ever to make their job more efficient and streamlined in order to quickly return to the street and proactively patrol. 

The K-9 Unit is assigned to the Patrol Division

	K-9 Unit Commander Cpl. Charles Young & K-9 Bishop   D Shift
	Ptl. Richie Basford & K-9 Akiles   A SHIFT
	Cpl. Travis Hawley & K-9 Maverick B SHIFT
	Sen. Ptl. Jeffrey Dotson & K-9 Boss C SHIFT

 

 You can contact the Shift Commander at (304) 348-6829