# 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. --- *Updated as of January 2025. For corrections or additional information, please contact [Insert contact method or organization].* Let me know if you need any further adjustments or more resources!