Mount Pleasant Police Department confirmed it followed protocol by sharing ex-officer Adam Sher’s full internal affairs file with Charleston County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) on December 23, after his hiring there on January 9, 2026. Initially classified as a “routine separation,” Sher’s status—tied to a Datamaster DMT exam cheating scandal from November-December 2025—is still under South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy review. CCSO later reassigned him to a civilian role pending appeal, once misconduct links surfaced.
Scandal Background
Ten officers were separated (fired or resigned) from Mount Pleasant PD in January 2026 after probes revealed cheating on certification exams, starting with two caught sharing answers and expanding to eight more. Chief Arnold has commissioned an independent review by Randy Means and Associates to bolster department policies, emphasizing inter-agency info sharing for public safety.
This ties into your ongoing Lowcountry public safety watch—near recent Mount Pleasant mail thefts and broader Charleston-area policing scrutiny. Agencies stress hiring autonomy, but transparency gaps fuel questions on certification integrity.
