The Chief of Police is the chief executive officer of the Police Department. The Chief is responsible for the protection of lives and property within the Town of Springdale through the operation and administration of all police functions. The Chief organizes, controls and directs the personnel and resources of the Police Department. Furthermore, the Chief of Police serves in the unclassified service of the Town. The Chief’s position is appointed as provided by Ordinance. Under such procedures and as Ordinance may prescribe, the Chief of Police has exclusive control of the assignment and transfer of all officers and employees comprising the police force. The Chief of Police has considerable latitude in the exercise of independent judgment and discretion in the management and operation of the Police Department.

Day to Day operation of the department; in charge of the department in Chief’s absent; supervise patrol; oversee investigations and cases; handles all related General Session Court Cases; grand jury; officers training - recertification classes; Criminal warrants; maintain outstanding warrants; uniform traffic ticket; evidence custodian; final disposition of General Session Court cases; drugs and weapons destruction; maintain all police records; prepare town police reports (monthly); prepare SLED reports (monthly); upkeep of the police computer system; officers time schedule; maintain supplies for the department, officers, and police vehicles; neighborhood patrol. Enforce the laws and ordinances of the Town of Springdale and the State of South Carolina. Prepares court cases and testifies in court as needed.

Supervise patrol and reserve officers; patrol the streets and neighborhoods of Springdale; field training of officers; investigations; crime prevention classes to the public and schools; checking of police records. Enforce the laws and ordinances of the Town of Springdale and the State of South Carolina. Prepares court cases and testifies in court as needed.

Patrol the streets and neighborhoods of Springdale; investigations; crime prevention classes to the public and schools. Enforce the laws and ordinances of the Town of Springdale and the State of South Carolina. Prepares court cases and testifies in court as needed.

Patrol the streets and neighborhoods of Springdale; investigations. Enforce the laws and ordinances of the Town of Springdale and the State of South Carolina. Prepares court cases and testifies in court as needed.

Logging in of all warrants and traffic tickets; preparing criminal warrants; producing court dockets for court and to schedule court dates; to assist and maintain records of all court procedures; transmitting traffic tickets to highway department; Scheduling jury trials, and preliminary hearings; collecting court fines; collection reports to the state - monthly; SLED dispositions.

Victim’s Assistance Officer: - To assist victims of certain criminal offense; by notifying them of what their rights are as a victim, helping with victim impact statements, notification of court and with court, assistance with receiving medical treatment, notifying the victim of their duties as a victim. And other related duties to this office.

Administrative Assistant: - Assist the clerk of court with court room duties; collection of court fines; logging of traffic citation; transmitting of traffic accidents reports. And other related duties to this office.

School Assistance Officers:

The “SAO” performs all law enforcement duties associated with a fully qualified police officer. The SAO is responsible for developing programs to prevent school violence, the use of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco. The SAO will establish a relationship between youth and law enforcement. The SAO will attend all school functions and field trips to assist teachers and parents. The SAO will work with all school administrators to assist in maintaining a safe learning environment.