Black History Spotlight: Sergeant William Mauldin
Sergeant William Mauldin is a native of Charleston, SC. After graduating from Baptist Hill High School, he attended the University of South Carolina earning a degree in Criminal Justice. Sergeant Mauldin has been employed with the Mount Pleasant Police Department since 1996. He and his wife, Mrs.Tameka Mauldin, have been married for over 18 years. They have three sons, Jeremy, Jalen, and Zayden, and one daughter, Malayah. He is a member of Mount Olivet Reform Episcopal Church in Rantowles, South Carolina.
Sergeant Mauldin’s favorite hobbies are spending time with his family, watching sports, traveling, and going to the movies. He is a diehard Dallas Cowboys fan!
An individual that he most admires is the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. King was a very powerful and influential man who believed in non-violence and wanted equality for everyone regardless of their ethnicity or background.
Sergeant Mauldin is responsible for organizing many of the community outreach programs for the Mount Pleasant Police Department. These include:
- Reading Patrol
- Buddy Cards
- Cops & Pizza Night
- Rising Star Award
- Junior Summer Safety Camp
- Cops Helping Seniors
Sergeant Mauldin believes the hardest battle in life is the battle against ourselves; we must never quit!!
Awards
1996 Certificate of Completion of the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
1997 Most Professional Appearance
1998 Letter of Recognition from Chief of Police
1998 Recognized by Mount Pleasant Exchange Club as Police Officer of the Year
1998 Police Officer of the Year
1999 Promoted Field Training Officer
2003 Precinct One Officer of the Year
2004 Recognized by Carolina Federal Savings Bank for remarkable commitment, devotion, and achievement
2004 Precinct One Officer of the Year
2004 Promoted to position of Corporal
2005 Recognized by Mount Pleasant Exchange Club for outstanding service to the citizens and Community
2013 Promoted Sergeant
2014 Supervisor of the Year
2015 Recognized by the Municipal Association of South Carolina