Public Safety Programs
As a commitment to the safety and security of our residents and neighbors, we partner local leaders and the police department to create cooperative programs and services designed to protect us all.
Led by a City Community Service Officer, Neighborhood Watch meetings brings together neighbors and local law enforcement for an informal and engaging discussion on crime prevention, personal safety and local issues. Contact us to find out if there’s a Neighborhood Watch Program in your area or to start one.
Created for neighbors who need a little extra care, our Contact Care Program is a cooperative effort between community members and the City Police Department. Contact Care participants provide the Police Department with vital information about health needs and family members. Participants are asked to call the Police Department before 11 a.m. each day. Participants who don’t call are called by the dispatcher. Participants who do not answer the phone receive a visit from an officer at their home. If the officer believes the participant is home and cannot answer the door, the officer will enter the home with a provided key to ensure the participant is safe and healthy.
The City Police Department is committed to providing the victims of crime with the assistance and guidance needed to navigate through the court system. As a victim of a crime in the City, you have the right to justice and due process regardless of race, sex, religion or economic status.
Some of the services we offer are:
- Emotional support
- Assistance with problems resulting from the crime
- Court advocacy and accompaniment
- Help in filing for victim compensation (SOVA)
- Crisis intervention
- Referral to agencies for counseling and other services
If you are the victim of a crime and need help, please fill out our Victim Impact Statement and return it to Frances Carmichael Reynolds, the City Law Enforcement Victim Advocate. Ms. Reynolds can be contact at (803) 404-5337 or by email.
The City Police Department offers an array of empowering and educational child safety programs at local churches, daycare facilities, and elementary schools, including:
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Bicycle Safety
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Stranger Danger
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What Do I Do When I’m Lost
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When I Stay Alone at Home
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How and When to Call 911
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Gun Safety
To schedule a tour of the Police Department for a youth group, please call the Community Service Officer at 803-404-5336.
The Police Department offers an educational and engaging 20-minute program on what to do and what not to do during a robbery. The program encourages dialogue and offers tips on everything from how to preserve evidence to how to interact with law enforcement.
On vacation? Out of town for work? Simply call or stop by the police department with your arrival and departure dates, and an officer will check on your property twice daily while you’re away. Rest easy knowing your property is safe and secure.
The Police Department offers educational and engaging personal safety programs to area groups. Led by officers, the programs encourage dialogue and cover an array of topics – from safety at home to how to react and respond in case of a crime.
FAPD will fingerprint citizens whose employers require it. To make an appointment, please call the City Community Service Officer at 803-404-5336. Residents of the City are fingerprinted for free (after providing proof or residency). Non-residents must pay a $10 fee.
How secure is your home? Have an officer come to your home and make suggestions and recommendations on how to make your home and property more secure. To schedule a home security survey, please call the City Community Service Officer at 803-404-5336.