Mount Pleasant Police Department Employee Directory
Law EnforcementSouth Carolina, United States51-200 Employees
The Mount Pleasant Police Department is the local law enforcement agency for Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. It is nationally accredited by CALEA and was named a flagship agency in 2005. The department is split into eight patrol districts, with a designated officer per district per shift to maintain protection and address ongoing concerns. It operates under a Community Oriented Policing philosophy that emphasizes collaboration with residents to identify problems and develop solutions. Based in Mount Pleasant, the department serves about 94,000 residents within a 52-square-mile area and relies on a mix of sworn officers and civilian personnel. A recent development includes a January 2024 partnership with Just Bee Inc. to provide a sensory-friendly safe space at community events such as the Sweetgrass Festival, reflecting an effort to accommodate community needs.