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Kristin Graziano

Kristin Graziano

Kristin Graziano is the elected Sheriff of Charleston County. She was elected Sheriff in 2020. The Charleston County Sheriff's Office is one of the largest law enforcement agencies in the state of South Carolina, employing over 900 people. Sheriff Graziano is responsible for oversight of a budget of over $84 million.

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About the Sheriff's Office

Today, the Charleston County Sheriff's Office is one of the largest full-service Sheriff's Offices in the State of South Carolina. Charleston County is South Carolina's seventh largest county geographically and its third-most populous. As a political subdivision, Charleston County has been in existence since 1682, as one of three original counties in South Carolina.

The Sheriff's Office serves a complex and diverse population which continues to experience steady population growth. Latest U. S. Census reports indicate a population of 365, 209 in an area of 916.0 square miles. Along with its cultural, recreational, and historical attractions, Charleston County boasts 90 miles of coastline and 192 miles of creeks and rivers.

The agency is proud to be internationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, the American Corrections Association, and the National Commission on Correctional Health Care reflecting the commitment of the Sheriff's Office to continually improve the quality of law enforcement service provided to the citizens of Charleston County.

Accreditations

CALEA

A Nationally Accredited Agency

ACA

A Nationally Accredited Detention Facility

NCCHC

A Nationally Accredited Health Care Facility

News Releases

03-25-2023CCSO, partner agencies respond to fatal plane crash
03-21-2023Detectives host trailer stamping event in Ravenel
03-14-2023CCSO arrests contract medical worker after Detention Center contraband probe
03-14-2023SLED asked to review Detention Center death
03-11-2023One person injured in Woodside Manor shooting
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do Sheriff's deputies have authority within the municipalities?

A: The Sheriff has jurisdiction throughout Charleston County, but deputies normally do not respond to routine, non-emergency calls for service within the jurisdictions of municipal law enforcement agencies. Sheriff's Office deputies will assist other law enforcement agencies upon request and will respond to situations within the County when deemed necessary to ensure public safety. The Sheriff's Office does engage in certain routine activities such as civil process, detention and warrants on a countywide basis. The Sheriff has the authority to enforce state law throughout the County, including incorporated areas. Deputies do not have the authority to enforce a city ordinance within the limits of the municipality unless that ordinance has been adopted as a County ordinance.

Q: I'm confused about jurisdiction. How do I know who to call when I have an emergency?

A: When you call 9-1-1 during an emergency, your call is automatically directed to the appropriate law enforcement agency for your area.

Q: Have all of the inmates at the Detention Center been convicted of a crime?

A: No, the center accommodates a variety of inmate classifications, including pre-trail detainees.

Q: Why have I seen inmates moving about freely in County buildings?

A: Inmates at the Charleston County Detention Center are classified by various categories. Those who meet certain criteria are allowed to work on County-sanctioned work projects under the supervision of Sheriff's Office personnel. Work project inmates are under incarceration for nonviolent crimes and usually have specialized skills useful for County work projects. Inmates wear a variety of uniform items to designate their status and the type of work to be performed, but all are clearly identified as Detention Center inmates.

Useful Links

Fraternal Order Of Police

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  • Tri-County Lodge 3

Local And State Law Enforcement

  • Berkeley County Sheriff's Office
  • City of Charleston Police Department
  • Dorchester County Sheriff's Office
  • Folly Beach Public Safety
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Other Related Pages

  • The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. - { CALEA }
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  • Charleston County's Clerk of Court
  • Ninth Circuit Solicitor's Office
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