History

The Simpsonville Police Department was founded in 1907 and consisted of two non-uniformed patrol officers, one on days and one on nights.  Charlie S. Hamby was hired in 1928 as the first Chief of Police.  He was also the first uniformed police officer.

Today's Simpsonville Police Department is very different than when Chief Hamby was working.  Michael Hanshaw is now the Chief of Police and has an approved staff of 40 plus sworn officers, 10 telecommunicators and 3 civilian employees.

The police department divisions include uniform patrol, criminal investigations, school resource officers, vice and narcotics, bicycle patrol, animal control, property and evidence, communications and victim's assistance.  All the divisions are vital to the day to day operation of the department.

The police department also offers programs such as the Summer Youth Academy, Citizens Academy and Citizens Assistance Program and hosts events such as National Night Out and mini-night out in neighborhoods throughout the community.