Community Education
IF IT IS AN EMERGENCY CALL 911
- Call the Simpsonville Police Department at (864) 967-9536 to speak with an officer on duty.
- Text 911
- Crimestoppers:
- Crimestoppers Online Tip
- Call 23-CRIME (232-7463)
- Text C-R-I-M-E-S (274637)
You can remain anonymous when calling or reporting crime or suspicious activity. The Simpsonville Police Department depends on the citizens to help solve crimes. In order to provide assistance to our officers we ask that you follow the below recommendations:
Most importantly, stay safe we ask that you do not intervene.
Be a good witness. The information you provide could lead to the arrest and prosecution of criminal activity.
If you see suspicious activity like a stranger walking around a neighbor’s home, an unfamiliar vehicle parked in a suspicious location or circling your neighborhood, someone you do not recognize walking through yards…etc. please call.
- Give your location- the more specific the better.
- Describe the vehicle in as much detail as possible to include make, model, color, tag number and anything unusual about the car like tinted windows.
- Describe the suspect(s) as much as possible to include race, height, weight, hair color, clothing, facial hair, and if they are carrying anything. Also any unusual characteristics like limping, talking to themselves or acting strange and especially if they have a weapon.
- For both of the above, please give a direction of travel and the last time you saw them in minutes.
- Stay on the phone as long as you are asked, as long as you see the suspects or until the police arrive.
- If this is a common occurrence like heavy traffic to a home then keep a ledger with as much detail as possible to include the information above with times and dates.
Public Records
The Records Division handles all data entry of incident reports and is responsible for submitting all statistical information to the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED). For more information regarding an incident report, please call 864-881-3138.
Available Services
Public records request can be made in person at the Police Department or via theSimpsonville Public Records Request Portalby completing a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) form.Please see details on all other FOIA or public record related request on our cityPublic Recordspage.
- Accident Reports ($5.00 per report)
- Incident Reports ($5.00 per report)Victims of a Crime or their legal guardian can receive their records free of charge. This does not apply to collision/accident reports.
- Local Criminal History Check ($6.00 each)These requests must be made in person and you must show a govenment issued photo ID. Any citizen can request and receive their own criminal history report showing any convictions within the Simpsonville Police Department jurisdiction ONLY. For Statewide or Nationwide Criminal History Checks please call SLED at 803-896-2019 or request online via theirwebsite.
- Fingerprints: [AvailableMondays and Wednesdays only from 8am to 5pm]
- All Public fingerprint cards (e.g. job or license applications):$10.00 for the 1st card & $5.00 for each additional card
- ConcealedWeaponsPermit prints are$5.00per permit
Court ordered prints are free with corresponding paperwork
Medication Disposal Drop Box – ONSITE
We offer an onsite medication drop box in our after-hours lobby entrance courtesy of grant funding awarded by CVS in the Community. This services allows us to make actionable steps towards combatting drug abuse by installing a drug collection unit. The new unit will provide residents with a safe and environmentally responsible way to dispose of unwanted or expired medication, including controlled substances. Drugs can be dropped off with no questions asked.
Publix
704 Fairview Rd
Simpsonville, SC 29680
Cvs
698 Fairview Rd
Simpsonville, SC 29680
Hillcrest Hospital
729 Se Main St
Simpsonville, SC 29681
Publix
2700 Woodruff Rd
Simpsonville, SC 29681
Cvs
2580 Woodruff Rd
Simpsonville, SC 29681
Walgreens
618 Fairview Rd
Simpsonville, SC 29681
Special Events and Security
The City of Simpsonville requires that businesses, organizations or citizens that wish to host certain events in the city to hire Simpsonville Police Officers for security at those events. The city and police department requires that event permits and security agreements be completed prior to the event taking place. If you are planning an event or have questions concerning the need or requirement for police security please email: cschofield@simpsonvillepd.com
Precious Metal permits require that a background check application be completed and processed. Each year after the initial year permit holders only need to file for the Precious Metal Permit.
The state of South Carolina requires that municipalities collect a $50 fee for Precious Metal permits.
Direct application questions to Lt. J. Weibel at jweibel@simpsonvillepd.com or 864-228-2595.
Citizens that are concerned for potential sex offenders living in their area can use the following link to search for information regarding sex offenders.
The link will take you to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division’s Sex Offender Registry page. You must agree to the terms of the site before you are given permission to search your area for offenders.
On the page citizens may sign up to receive email notification when a registered sex offender moves into his/her area.
Commendations and Complaints
A citizen can commend an employee or file a formal complaint against an employee of this Department by letter, telephone or in person at any time.
Commendations
If you wish to commend the actions of employees of this Department, you may do so by completing a commendation form. This form can either be mailed in or hand delivered to the Simpsonville Police Department or submitted online. You may also give a verbal commendation to any Department supervisor.
Complaints
If you believe the conduct of an employee was inappropriate and would like to file a formal complaint, you may do so by completing the complaint form. This form can be mailed in or hand delivered or submitted online. Although it is preferred that you meet with a Supervisor, it is not necessary.
Once the complaint is received, it will be forwarded to the Support Captain for review. The complaint will be processed and forwarded to the appropriate division for investigation. During the investigation, statements will be taken from you, witnesses, and the subject employee(s). Employee investigations will remain confidential until finalized.
Once the investigation is completed, you will be notified by mail as to the result of the investigation. There are four possible findings:
Unfounded – The complaint was not based on facts, as shown by the investigation, or the incident complained about did not occur.
Exonerated – The action reported did occur, but the investigation disclosed that the actions were reasonable, lawful, and proper.
Not Sustained – There is insufficient evidence available to either prove or disprove the allegations of the complaint.
Sustained – Investigation disclosed sufficient evidence to support the allegations in the complaint.
If an employee was found to have acted improperly, the appropriate disciplinary action will be taken. Although we cannot guarantee you will be satisfied by the outcome, we do guarantee that your inquiry/complaint will be thoroughly investigated. Should you have any questions, please contact the Cpt. Cheryl Schofield at 864-967-9536.
As an added service to our residents, the Simpsonville Police Department offers an extra patrol/vacation watch service to personal residences and/or businesses within the city limits. Your residence or business will be checked at least once every 24 hours to ensure that nobody has broken into your residence. An officer will walk the external areas of the premises, checking windows and doors. If you are interested in this service, please fill in the below information and click “submit” when finished. You will be contacted to confirm your information.
These requests are limited to a maximum of 30 days. Contact the Department if you need to have your request extended beyond 30 days. If you have the need for a directed patrol for reasons other than going out of town, such as criminal activity, please contact us at (864) 967-9536.
General Donations
- City Dog Kennel
- Victim Advocacy programs
- Community Education & Engagement events
- Youth Summer Camp
- Police well-being resources
- And More…
Police Department Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers save countless personnel hours, teach us so many things, bring new skills & ideas to the department and overall help us in so many different ways that we could never begin to thank you enough.
We stand ready to assist you in becoming a part of the Simpsonville Police Department family. The Volunteer Coordinator (Lt. Timmie Williams) provides uniformity of our volunteer program and makes sure our volunteers are being utilized properly and fairly.
Please contact Lt. Timmie Williams if you are interested in volunteering with the Simpsonville Police Department (twilliams@simpsonvillepd.com)
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