Berkeley County Sheriff's Department (South Carolina)

The Berkeley County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) is a nationally accredited agency and the primary law enforcement agency of Berkeley County, South Carolina, providing the full spectrum of policing services to the entire county. Following a special election in 2015[2], S. Duane Lewis has led the agency as Sheriff.

Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office
Common nameBerkeley County Sheriff’s Office
AbbreviationBCSO
Agency overview
Annual budget16,000,000 Approx.
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdictionBerkeley County, South Carolina, United States of America
Size1,229 square miles (3,183 km)
Population221,091[1]
Legal jurisdictionBerkeley County, South Carolina
General nature
  • Local civilian agency
HeadquartersBerkeley County Sheriff’s Office, 223 North Live Oak Dr, Moncks Corner, South Carolina, 29461
Agency executives
Facilities
VehiclesChevorlet Tahoe, Ford Explorer Police interceptor, and Ford F-150 Responder
BoatsBoats
Mobile command centersMobile command center
Website
Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office

Area of Jurisdiction

The Berkeley County Sheriff's Office is tasked with serving the unincorporated parts of Berkeley County, South Carolina with an area of approx. 1,229 square miles (3,144km2). Larger than the state of Rhode Island. The county is split into 7 zones.

Uniform Patrol Division

The Uniform Patrol Division responds to calls for service, performs patrols, and provides other necessary law enforcement functions. Deputies work a 12-hour shift assigned to various zones throughout the county.

References
  1. "Berkeley County Demographics". Retrieved July 25, 2019.
  2. "Sheriff Biography". Retrieved July 25, 2019.
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