Special Activated Units
This unit is deployed in situations of high risk including felony and drug search warrants, hostage situations, and barricaded suspects.
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This unit’s members respond to many crises with the SWAT team including barricaded suspects and hostage situations, as well as suicidal subjects.
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The “Bomb Squad” works closely with SWAT and Hostage units in barricaded suspect situations, responds to discoveries of unexploded Civil War ordinance (common in Charleston during construction / excavation projects), and whenever requested by other agencies.
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This unit responds to organized protests where the likelihood of civil disobedience or outright riot exists.
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This unit responds to assist other cities throughout South Carolina and the Southeast in natural disaster situations.
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This unit serves the Department, the City, and neighboring agencies, providing Presentation of Colors at public and formal events, Inspection, and Police Funerals.
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Founded in 1995 by Chief Reuben Greenberg, The City of Charleston Police Pipes and Drums has represented the Charleston Police Department at numerous events.
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The Underwater Recovery Unit works in conjunction with the Marine Patrol unit in searches for missing persons, vehicles, and evidence in Charleston Harbor, local rivers and lakes.
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The Aviation Unit consists of an experienced team of Pilots and Observers utilizing both a Jet Ranger Helicopter and a Cessna fixed-wing aircraft.
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