Press Releases
Press releases from the North Charleston Police Department will occur on an as needed basis. All prepared releases will come from the Office of the Chief of Police and will be released by the Public Information Officer.
For further information on Press Releases or Community Relations, contact Spencer Pryor, Public Information/Community Relations Officer at (843) 740-2548 or spryor@northcharleston.org.
Below are the most current Media Releases.
New Technology Tracks Stolen License Tags
04/25/08
It sounds like science fiction...but North Charleston's new Plate Scan technology is now a fact, and very effective. Four different infared cameras, with a 360 degree radius, recording and checking tags and instantly running them through a database. And, as Live 5 News' reporter Tracey Amik reports it's stopping criminals in their tracks.
Police Chief Sworn In As FBI-LEEDA President
04/01/08
North Charleston Police Chief Jon Zumalt was selected to lead the FBI-Law Enforcement Executive Development Association. The organization, with over 4,000 members, works to expand training programs for law enforcement executives, and to promote the exchange of information sharing of exeuctives of law enforcement. Click the title, to read more.....
North Charleston Police Department Launcing effort to Improve Community Relations
03/12/08
Police Chief Jon Zumalt's speaks about efforts to improve community relations, as reported by Glenn Smith of the Post & Courier.
North Charleston Police chief's Determination the product of a Thanksgiving Day revelation
02/25/08
Police Chief Jon Zumalt's candid conversation on crime and solutions, as reported by Glenn Smith of the Post & Courier.
Narcotics Investigation Leads to Guns and Drug Arrest
01/25/08
Drug Investigation leads to one arrests and several guns, drugs and cash confiscated.
Narcotics Investigation Nets Dope, Money and Weapon
01/25/08
Drug investigation leads to 3 arrests and drugs, money and weapon off the streets of North Charleston.
Officer Breathes Life Into Newborn
12/06/07
A North Charleston Police Officer performs life saving CPR on six-month old premature baby. Mom and grand parents credit officer's heroic action with saving their precious loved one, as reported by Glenn Smith of the Post and Courier.
Drug Raids Nets Three Suspects and Dope
11/29/07
Long term drug investigation leads to 3 arrests and an estimated $225,000.00 worth of drugs off the streets of North Charleston, as reported by Glenn Smith of the Post and Courier.
NCPD Newsletter "The Beat" Volume 1, Issue 4
11/08/2007
Here's your chance to check out the latest happening inside the Nortlh Charleston Police Department. The current newsletter includes articles on the department's S.W.A.T. Team Victory, Home ownership for City employees, health and wellness, and much more.
North Charleston Neighborhoods Turn out to Stomp out Crime
08/03/07
Citizens across North Charleston hit the streets to take back their communities during National Night Out events Tuesday, August 7, 2007. Click above link to read more and take a look at the schedule of activities.
NCPD Newsletter "The Beat" Volume 1, Issue 2
07/30/2007
Here's your chance to check out the latest happening inside the Nortlh Charleston Police Department. The current newsletter includes articles on veteran officers retirement, officer of the year, health and wellness, and much more.
North Charleston Cop Named State Officer of Year
07/20/2007
11 year veteran Private First Class Candy Johnson makes history as the first lowcountry Officer of the Year and female State Officer of the Year for SCLEOA.
Top Cops Meet to Discuss School Safety
07/13/2007
Law Enforcement officials meet with School Superintencent to discuss student safety. Story courtesy of Live 5 News reporter Tracey Amik.
Police Make Arrest in Overnight Fatal Shooting
06/09/2007
Police arrest suspect accused of gunning down a 20 year old victim in a shopping center parking lot. 19 year old Sean Eric Kammerer faces murder charge.
NCPD Newsletter "The Beat" Volume 1
05/30/2007
Here's your chance to check out the latest happening inside the North Charleston Police Department. The current newsletter includes articles on accreditation, health and wellness, retirement and much more.
Police Department Receives National Accreditation
03/19/2007
North Charleston Police Department among 388 police departments nationwide to receive National Accreditation by Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (C.A.L.E.A.)
Mayor and Police Chief Unveil Public Safety Goals
02/23/2007
Mayor Keith Summey and Police Chief Jon Zumalt releases goals for the Public Safety Department to identify, prevent and solve the problems of crime, social disorder, and neighborhood decay. Click the above link to view the 2007 Police Department Strategic Goals.