It is with heavy hearts that the College of Charleston Department of Public Safety was informed today of the loss of one of our own. Former Deputy Chief and later Interim Chief William F. Herkert, Jr. passed yesterday, February 19, 2021 at the Medical University of South Carolina. Chief Herkert dedicated multiple decades of his […]
On Sunday, January 24, 2021, Charleston County Sheriff’s Master Deputy Keith Tyner IV lost his life. Master Deputy Tyner was a veteran officer, serving since 2006, and was a member of the Bureau of Patrol Services and the SWAT team. The College of Charleston Department of Public Safety mourns for our fallen comrade and stands […]
At 10:21 PM on Saturday, January 16th 2021, Colleton County Sheriff’s Deputy Detective Sergeant Edward Marcurella lost his battle with COVID-19 and pneumonia. Sgt. Marcurella was a veteran deputy with over 35 years of first responder history, focusing much of that work into the Low country Human Trafficking and Internet Crimes Against Children task forces. […]
It is with heavy hearts that College of Charleston Public Safety mourns the passing of another SC law enforcement officer. At approximately 4 PM on January 12, 2021, Horry County Police Office Lance Corporal Melton “Fox” Gore was removing debris from Highway 22, when he was struck and killed by a vehicle. Lcpl. Gore was […]
South Carolina law enforcement has suffered another loss of one from our ranks. Wednesday evening, Marion County Sheriff’s Deputy Jonathan David Price died in a motor vehicle collision involving his patrol vehicle, while serving in the line of duty. One other person also perished in this collision. He marks the second SC law enforcement fatality […]
At approximately 4AM today, January 1, 2021, North Myrtle Beach Department of Public Safety Sergeant Gordon William Best lost his life in the line of duty. He was responding to a call for shots fired, when he lost control of his patrol SUV and struck a utility pole. Sergeant Gordon was the first officer in […]
As the Fall semester in a particularly difficult year comes to a close, our team at Public Safety extends our Holiday wishes to the students, faculty, staff, and College of Charleston community. Be mindful of the Holiday season, particularly in this emotionally difficult year. Study hard, close out those exams, and enjoy the company of […]
Congratulations to OUR very own Kim Reetz for being named the 2020 Student Employee Supervisor of the Year! This is just another feather in the many hats Kim wears for us at Public Safety! They could not have picked a better person for this. Congratulations! -Chief C. Searson
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 […]