Victim Services

Role of the Victim's Advocate:

To ensure that all victims and/or witnesses of criminal offenses are provided their constitutional rights as established by SC legislation S.616, known as the Victims Bill of Rights.  Assist victims and witnesses as they are processed through the law enforcement system and maintain accurate records through the Victim/Witness Database within the Victim Services Unit.  Be available for crime scene assistance, support to victims/witnesses and law enforcement.  Read and assess all incident reports to identify victim/witnesses with possible needs.  Make in-person, telephone, or written contact with such victims/witnesses.  Assist victims/witnesses by completing forms, provide emotional and crisis intervention, accompany to court hearings at their request, notify court proceedings through disposition in summary court.  Provide mandated information and reports to agencies.  Provide victims/witnesses with information and contacts to local or state resources.  Assist in getting the necessary support from other agencies through referrals.  Maintain an open line of communication between the police department and other agencies.

The victim's advocate for the City of Simpsonville is Kristen Koepke.

The Simpsonville Police Department Victim Services unit provides 24-hour assistance to victims of crime.

Victims Resources

Safe Harbor

Compass of Carolina 

SOVA

​South Carolina Victim Assistance Network

SC Sex Offender Registry

Wireless Amber Alerts

Victims' Rights Act