Chief Arnold held a ceremony recognizing our sworn and civilian Veterans. We appreciate their service to our United States Military. Chief Arnold also approved and issued uniform pins for officers and civilians to wear in recognition of their service.
Employee recognitions for Quarter Three
Mrs. Kerry Foy was selected as the Civilian of the Quarter
for Quarter Three 2021! This quarter Mrs. Foy has accepted more responsibility with
the department’s report writing system along with her daily responsibilities of
leading our records office and all that comes with a 24/7/365 department. Mrs. Foy
has been able to adjust to pandemic protocols and any challenge that came her
way with compassion. Mrs. Foy’s contribution to the records office supports the
police department and keeps us running efficiently.
SPO Kyle Alexander was selected as the Officer of the
Quarter for Quarter Three 2021! This quarter SPO Alexander has taken on more responsibility
in our police explorer program. Over the quarter SPO Alexander coordinated a schedule
for the program which allowed the members to learn a variety of law enforcement
topics. SPO Alexander was able to coordinate with outside agencies and bring
the explorers out to community events. The group participated in the Sweetgrass
Festival, Coffee with a Cop, the 9/11 Silent Walk, and the Cooper River Bridge
Run. As a post advisor, SPO Alexander has been a big part of the success of the
explore program.
Sergeant Trevor Simmons was selected as the Supervisor of
the Quarter for Quarter Three 2021! This quarter SGT Simmons was thrown several
administrative issues regarding our vehicles and building. He always had a plan
and corrected the wiring on vehicles, security to our building, and serving in
the Emergency Operations Center for the Cooper River Bridge Run. No matter what
was thrown his way, SGT Simmons handled his duties without delay and efficiently.
We were honored to participate in two events this weekend to
remember and honor those lost on September 11th, 2001.
The 8th annual 9/11 Silent Walk had a group come together
as first responders and a community to walk 5.7 miles across the Ravenel Bridge
ending on the flight deck of the USS Yorktown.
We came together with our Fire Department and formed TEAM MOUNT PLEASANT to participate in the 10th annual 9/11 Heroes Run for the Travis Manion Foundation. This year we created a new shirt and had 36 participants which was our biggest group yet!
Earlier this week Chief Arnold promoted Dan Eckert to the rank of sergeant and Tony Winstead to the rank of senior sergeant.
Sergeant Eckert will be assigned as a field operations supervisor.
The senior sergeant recognition comes after serving for ten years as a sergeant. Congratulations to Senior Sergeant Winstead. We appreciate your continued leadership!
Officer Richard Rebbert and Officer
Brayden Knudsen were sworn into the agency by Chief Arnold today. Officer
Rebbert holds a master’s degree in Criminology from George Mason University and
Officer Knudsen holds a bachelor’s degree in Criminology from the University of
Iowa. Please welcome our new officers to our community.
On Sunday August 15th the Open Carry with Training Act goes into effect. Here are some things we want the public
to know:
-South
Carolina joins 45 other states which allow open carry of a firearm.
-People with current concealed weapons
permits will legally be able to open carry their firearms in public.
-Current restrictions on where the
firearms can and cannot be carried will still apply including posted “NO
CONCEALABLE FIREARMS” signs.
-If you wish to open carry, you must
have a current concealed weapons permit and the firearm needs to be less than
12 inches in length along its greatest dimension.
-The same number of individuals who were
able to legally carry a firearm concealed before August 15th will now be able
to carry a firearm openly. These are the same firearms that were already
legally being carried except now they will be visible.
The Mount Pleasant Police Department
will continue to protect the safety of our community and the constitutional
rights of all.
https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess124_2021-2022/bills/3094.htm
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