Charleston County

The Charleston Police Department uses automated license plate readers as part of a statewide program managed by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): The Post and CourierThe Post and Courier

The U.S. Department of Justice awarded $25,264 to the Charleston Police Department in 2015 as part of the Bureau of Justice Assistance's body-worn camera grant program. CPD also received a $84,803 grant for BWCs through the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): The Berkeley ObserverU.S Department of Justice

The Charleston Police Department maintains a voluntary registry of private and personal surveillance cameras.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): City of Charleston

The Charleston Police Department operates one drone as of 2019, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard Collegeabcnews4.com

The Mount Pleasant Police Department uses automated license plate readers as part of a statewide program managed by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): The Post and CourierACLUMount Pleasant Police Department Policy (page 721)

The Mount Pleasant Police Department purchased body-worn cameras in 2016 with a $73,783 grant through the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): The Berkeley Observer

The Mount Pleasant Police Department maintains a voluntary registry of private and personal surveillance cameras through Motorola Solutions' CityProtect platform.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): CityProtect

The Mount Pleasant Police Department operates one DJI Inspire drone as of 2016, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard Collegeabcnews4.comwww.faa.gov

The Charleston County Sheriff's Office uses automated license plate readers.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WRHI

The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office purchased body-worn cameras in 2016 with a $81,800 grant through the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): The Berkeley Observer

The Charleston County Sheriff's Office upgraded its biometric scanning technology in 2013. The upgrade also included "a facial recognition system which will allow for the scanning of faces in large gatherings such as Cooper River Bridge Run and the Coastal Carolina Fair to identify individuals who have outstanding arrest warrants."

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Charleston CountyCharleston County

The North Charleston Police Department paid $41,500 for NDI Technologies automated license plate readers in 2018.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Live 5 WCSC

The North Charleston Police Department purchased body-worn cameras in 2016 with a $82,339 grant through the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): The Berkeley Observer

North Charleston Police Department uses the Fusus camera registry system.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): 404 Media

The Charleston County Aviation Authority Police Department purchased body-worn cameras in 2016 with a $28,851 grant through the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): The Berkeley Observer

The Charleston County Public Defender received $2788.41 in state funding for body-worn cameras in fiscal year 2018.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): South Carolina Department of Public SafetySouth Carolina Department of Public SafetySouth Carolina Department of Public Safety

The College of Charleston Campus Police purchased body-worn cameras in 2016 with a $34,757 grant through the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): The Berkeley Observer

The Folly Beach Department of Public Safety purchased body-worn cameras in 2016 with a $31,600 grant through the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): The Berkeley Observer

As of April 2024, the Folly Beach Police Department operates two Flock Safety automated license plate readers. The agency stores ALPR data for 30 days.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Flock SafetyThe News & ObserverThe News & Observer

The Hanahan Police Department purchased body-worn cameras in 2016 with a $31,348 grant through the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): The Berkeley Observer

The Isle of Palms Police Department purchased body-worn cameras in 2016 with a $9,600 grant through the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): The Berkeley Observer

The Medical University of South Carolina Department of Public Safety purchased body-worn cameras in 2016 with a $27,290 grant through the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): The Berkeley Observer

The Ninth Circuit Solicitor’s Office purchased body-worn cameras in 2016 with a $137,500 grant through the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): The Berkeley Observer

The South Carolina State Ports Authority Police Department purchased body-worn cameras in 2016 with a $33,595 grant through the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): The Berkeley Observer

The Sullivan’s Island Police Department purchased body-worn cameras in 2016 with a $8,736 grant through the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): The Berkeley Observer

The Citadel Public Safety purchased body-worn cameras in 2016 with a $9,600 grant through the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): The Berkeley Observer