Mount Pleasant Police Chief Mark Arnold announced that 10 officers were removed following an internal probe into cheating on a South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy exam. The investigation began after tips about possible misconduct, first leading to two terminations, then expanding to uncover eight more officers who shared or received answers.
Investigation Details
The initial probe confirmed cheating by two officers, prompting a deeper review. The additional eight cooperated fully but were still separated from the department. Cases may be appealed via the academy, with no further department comments planned.​
Key Omissions
Names of the officers were not released, nor was the timing of the alleged cheating specified. This incident adds to recent scrutiny of the department, including unrelated arrests of former officers. Implications for past cases remain unclear.
