# Non-Emergency Police Assistance - South Carolina
## National Guidance
- **When to Call Non-Emergency Numbers:**
- Use non-emergency police numbers for situations like noise complaints, reporting non-urgent crimes, property damage, or suspicious activity that does not pose an immediate danger.
- **In Case of Emergency:**
- For urgent threats to life or property, dial **911** immediately.
## Statewide Non-Emergency Police Directory
- **South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP):**
- **Phone:** 1-800-576-1505
- **Website:** [https://www.scdps.gov/schp](https://www.scdps.gov/schp)
- **Services Provided:** Non-emergency highway assistance, traffic-related issues, and public safety services.
## Local Non-Emergency Contacts by City/County
### Columbia
- **Columbia Police Department (CPD)**
- **Phone:** (803) 545-3500
- **Website:** [https://www.columbiasc.net/police](https://www.columbiasc.net/police)
- **Office Location:** 1 Justice Square, Columbia, SC
- **Services Provided:** Community patrol, property damage reporting, lost property, non-urgent crime reports.
### Charleston
- **Charleston Police Department (CPD)**
- **Phone:** (843) 743-7200
- **Website:** [https://www.charleston-sc.gov/police](https://www.charleston-sc.gov/police)
- **Office Location:** 180 Lockwood Blvd, Charleston, SC
- **Services Provided:** Noise complaints, suspicious activity, non-urgent crime reports, lost property.
### Greenville
- **Greenville Police Department (GPD)**
- **Phone:** (864) 271-5333
- **Website:** [https://www.greenvillepd.com](https://www.greenvillepd.com)
- **Office Location:** 4 McGee St, Greenville, SC
- **Services Provided:** Non-emergency crime reports, vehicle issues, vandalism, parking violations.
### Myrtle Beach
- **Myrtle Beach Police Department (MBPD)**
- **Phone:** (843) 918-1382
- **Website:** [https://www.cityofmyrtlebeach.com/police.html](https://www.cityofmyrtlebeach.com/police.html)
- **Office Location:** 1101 Oak St, Myrtle Beach, SC
- **Services Provided:** Non-urgent property damage, suspicious activities, or noise issues.
## Additional Resources
- **Crime Stoppers of South Carolina (Anonymous Tips):**
- **Phone:** 1-888-CRIME-SC (1-888-274-6372)
- **Website:** [https://www.midlandscrimestoppers.com](https://www.midlandscrimestoppers.com)
- **Services Provided:** Anonymous reporting of crimes or suspicious activities.
- **Neighborhood Watch Programs:**
- **Website:** [https://www.nnw.org](https://www.nnw.org)
- **Services Provided:** Tools and contacts to organize local safety initiatives, including the Neighborhood Watch program.
## Educational Resources
- **Understanding Police Roles:**
- **Website:** [https://www.scdps.gov](https://www.scdps.gov)
- **Description:** Learn the difference between emergency and non-emergency situations and the appropriate contacts.
- **Community Policing Information:**
- **Website:** [https://www.sccpba.org](https://www.sccpba.org)
- **Description:** Resources on how law enforcement collaborates with local communities, focusing on building trust and community engagement.
## Online Reporting Tools
- **South Carolina State Police Online Reporting:**
- **Website:** [https://www.scdps.gov](https://www.scdps.gov)
- **Services Provided:** File reports for non-urgent crimes such as theft, property damage, or fraud.
- **Columbia Police Department Online Reporting Portal:**
- **Website:** [https://www.columbiasc.net/police-online-reporting](https://www.columbiasc.net/police-online-reporting)
- **Services Provided:** File non-emergency reports for incidents like lost property, fraud, and property damage.
- **Charleston Police Department Online Reporting Portal:**
- **Website:** [https://www.charleston-sc.gov/OnlinePoliceReport](https://www.charleston-sc.gov/OnlinePoliceReport)
- **Services Provided:** Non-emergency crime reports, property damage, and other non-urgent incidents.
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