If you witness a crime in Mount Pleasant, follow these steps to ensure appropriate and timely response:
- Assess the Situation:
- If it is an emergency involving immediate danger, injury, or a crime in progress, call 9-1-1 immediately.
- Do not intervene physically unless it is safe to do so and you are trained.
- Reporting Non-Emergency Crimes:
- For non-emergencies such as animal complaints, fraud, harassment, lost property, theft, or vandalism, use the Mount Pleasant Police Department’s online reporting system available on their official website.
- After submitting an online report, you will receive a police report number for future reference.
- All submissions are reviewed by police personnel, and if further investigation is required, an officer may contact you.
- Providing Details:
- Give as much detailed information as you can about the crime when reporting—descriptions of suspects, vehicles, and property involved can help the investigation.
- If available, provide photos or videos as evidence.
- Confidentiality and Follow-Up:
- You may submit reports anonymously if preferred.
- If you file a complaint or report, an officer might follow up for clarification or additional details.
- Keep your police report number for tracking purposes.
- Additional Support:
- For community concerns or complaints against police officers, you may contact the Office of Professional Standards within the Mount Pleasant Police Department.
These steps ensure that crimes witnessed in Mount Pleasant are reported efficiently and that the police can respond appropriately while maintaining public safety.
SOURCES
[1](https://abcnews4.com/news/local/mt-pleasant-police-launch-online-reporting-system-for-animal-complaints-property-crimes)
[2](https://www.tompsc.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2540)
[3](https://report.citizenserviceportal.com/Home/Agency?AgencyCode=MPPD)
[4](https://www.tompsc.com/187/Professional-Standards)
[5](https://www.charleston-sc.gov/Faq.aspx?QID=66)
