• Episode x | For CCSO internal affairs, it's about maintaining trust
    Jan 2 2024

    Capt. Scott Eubanks has experienced many assignments at CCSO - from detention deputy to traffic fatality investigator. But his current post as head of CCSO's Office of Professional Standards is one of the most critical in the agency's mission to maintain the public's trust. From in-depth investigations to a computer system for tracking and identifying problems, learn more about that effort in this episode of The Beat, a conversation about the Charleston County Sheriff's Office and our beautiful South Carolina community.


    RESOURCES IN THIS EPISODE

    File a complaint online: https://sheriff.charlestoncounty.org/ops.php

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    14 mins
  • Episode X | CCSO members serving in law enforcement, military at same time
    Jan 2 2024

    Do you think it’s hard to hold down a civilian job while being deployed as a military reservist? Not so at the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office. Lt. Jason Cain of CCSO’s Intelligence Unit has been deployed five times, but CCSO’s support of National Guardsmen like him and other reservists assures them that they’ll have a solid career to return to. Cain and CCSO’s Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award join the latest episode of The Beat podcast, a conversation about the Charleston County Sheriff's Office and our beautiful South Carolina community.


    RESOURCES IN THIS EPISODE Veteran recruits can get GI Bill benefits during training. Apply now to become a deputy sheriff or detention deputy at CCSOjobs.com. Learn more about CCSO’s prestigious Freedom Award: https://sheriff.charlestoncounty.org/news/2022/ccso-wins-national-award-for-support-of-military-reservists.pdfFIND US

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    10 mins
  • Episode X | Keeping South Carolina's largest jail secure
    Jan 2 2024

    It takes a small miracle every day for the team at the Al Cannon Detention Center to keep the facility secure. From battling contraband to ensuring residents have secure visitation access, Capt. E.C. Luke discusses the Security Division’s immense responsibilities — all in this episode of The Beat podcast, a conversation about the Charleston County Sheriff's Office and our beautiful South Carolina community. RESOURCES IN THIS EPISODE CCSO is hiring detention deputies starting at more than $46,000 a year. Apply at CCSOjobs.com.

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    10 mins
  • Episode X | SWAT not necessarily like what you'll see on TV
    Jan 1 2024

    It takes many expert law enforcement officers in various roles to make an effective SWAT team. Capt. Fletcher Ferguson says reality may not be like the drama of television - it may actually be more interesting. At the end of the day, the CCSO SWAT team's goal is for everyone to get out safely. Find out more about the rigorous tryout and training requirements for SWAT operators on this episode of The Beat podcast, a conversation about the Charleston County Sheriff's Office and our beautiful South Carolina community. RESOURCES IN THIS EPISODE CCSO is hiring deputy sheriffs starting at more than $49,000 a year. Apply at CCSOjobs.com.

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    15 mins
  • Episode 32 | What does it take to be a detention deputy?
    Oct 19 2023

    Capt. Emma Salters started her law enforcement career in dispatch. Turns out, communication was exactly the skill needed to succeed in her next step: as a detention deputy at CCSO. It was the right fit for her. Is it for you? Learn what it takes in this episode of The Beat podcast, a conversation about the Charleston County Sheriff's Office and our beautiful South Carolina community.


    RESOURCES IN THIS EPISODE

    CCSO is hiring detention deputies starting at more than $46,000 a year. Apply at CCSOjobs.com.

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    9 mins
  • Episode 31 | Tips to keep everyone safe on Halloween night
    Oct 16 2023

    The flood of costumes and candy is nearing! As such, we’ve got Chief Deputy Patrick Morris on the show to talk about safety tips for kids, adults and motorists for 🎃 Halloween 🎃 which is just a few weeks away. In addition, watch our host, Oshia Alford, debate the chief deputy on the moderation of candy 🤔 and attempt to extract 🧐the location of his house, which will be treating trick-or-treaters with full sized candy bars. 🤩 In addition, for those who have military, law enforcement or detention tactical experience, Morris has details on some rewarding careers at the detention center that you’ll want to take a look at--- all in this episode of The Beat podcast, a conversation about the Charleston County Sheriff's Office and our beautiful South Carolina community.

     

    RESOURCES IN THIS EPISODE 

    Charleston County Sheriff’s Office career opportunities www.CCSOjobs.com  

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    8 mins
  • Episode 30 | CCSO dive team takes on investigative and safety missions throughout the Lowcountry
    Oct 12 2023

    The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office Underwater Recovery Team (U.R.T.) is responsible for more than 90 miles of coastline as they respond to various emergency, safety and investigative missions. Lt. Chad Barton, who is the dive team commander, sits down with us to talk about what it takes to be part of the team and the important work they do to keep the public safe during big events in the Lowcountry--- all in this episode of The Beat podcast, a conversation about the Charleston County Sheriff's Office and our beautiful South Carolina community.

     

    RESOURCES IN THIS EPISODE 

    Charleston County Sheriff’s Office website https://sheriff.charlestoncounty.org

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    14 mins
  • Episode 29 | Detective continues to search for suspect in Franklin Caddell’s murder
    Oct 5 2023

    In the summer of 2002, police were called to a gas station in Charleston County after customers reported that the clerk was nowhere to be found. Responding deputies investigated and found the body of Franklin Caddell, who had been fatally stabbed during a robbery at the business. Detective Barry Goldstein talks about the progress of the case and how the technology of today is helping investigators solve cold cases throughout the country-- all in this episode of The Beat podcast, a conversation about the Charleston County Sheriff's Office and our beautiful South Carolina community.

     

    RESOURCES IN THIS EPISODE 

    Detective Barry Goldstein contact information

    Email: bgoldstein@charlestoncounty.org

    Phone number: 843-554-2241

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    14 mins