The College of Charleston Department of Public Safety stands with the Columbia Police Department as they mourn the loss of one of their own. On September 24, 2022, Master Police Officer Tyrell Owens Riley of the Columbia Police Department was conducting a SWAT training assessment and suffered a medical emergency. After being transported to the […]
The College of Charleston Department of Public Safety stands with the Cayce Police Department as they mourn the loss of one of their own. At approximately 2:48 AM on April 24, 2022, Officer Roy Andrew “Drew” Barr of the Cayce Police Department was responding to a domestic violence call, when the suspect opened fire on […]
Safety Warning -SCAM ALERT-Fake Letter: Charleston Police have reported that there is fake letter being mailed to students of the College of Charleston regarding the Coronavirus. The scam letter states it is from the City of Charleston Public Safety, and it requests students to participate in a vaccine program and that they will be paid […]
Good Afternoon Campus Community, With the academic year in full swing, the campus is alive once again. A warm welcome to all of our students, faculty, and staff who are new to campus, or are returning after a summer hiatus. As we kick-off the fall semester, here are a few things to pass along […]
Good Morning Campus Community, First and foremost, congratulations to all graduating seniors. We wish you the best of luck with your future endeavors. With commencement just two weeks away, here are a few things to pass along from Public Safety: For those who will be attending or participating in Spring Commencement, the Department of Public […]
Good Morning Campus Community, I hope everyone is having a happy and safe Spirit Week. We enjoyed seeing students, faculty, and staff at the various events throughout the week. Here are a few things to pass along from Public Safety: With the recent assaults near campus, now is an excellent time to review some vital safety information for […]
Good Morning Campus Community, I hope everyone is having a happy and safe week. Here are a few things to pass along from Public Safety: If you have not already done so, please review our Guide to Safer Living, which provides an excellent overview of safety and security at the College of Charleston. If you have any […]
Good Morning Campus Community, Here are a few things to pass along from the Department: The safety and security of the campus is a community effort. Please continue to stay observant and report any suspicious activity you may see to Public Safety. Remember, you can report any non-emergency anonymously by calling the Crime Action Line […]
Good Morning Campus Community, Welcome back! I hope everyone had a happy and safe holiday. As we kick off the spring semester 2019, here are a few things to pass along from Public Safety: A warm welcome to all new students, faculty, and staff who are joining us for the Spring 2018 semester. If you […]
Good Morning Campus Community, Congratulations to all on another successful semester. On behalf of the Department of Public Safety, I hope you and your family have a happy and safe holiday season. As we prepare for winter break, here are a few things to pass along from Public Safety: Holiday breaks are a […]