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Police Department

Our Team

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Patrol Operations

Responds to the community’s calls for service, enforces traffic and criminal laws, and addresses needs through relationship building and community policing.

Special Operations

Police Canine (K-9) Teams

Police Officers who are trained to work closely with and train police dogs who are responsible for the specialized task of detecting explosive and electronic devices.

Directed Patrol Unit

Plans and coordinates directed patrol operations and supports specialized planning for coordination in the event of an emergency. Supports the physical security and preparedness of the campus through site assessments, safety audits, and community-based training programs.

Power Shift Team

Supports Patrol Operations through enhanced shift staffing during the traditionally busiest call for service times and supplements special event staffing and planning while supporting targeted directed patrol operations.

 

Professional Standards

Oversees the CALEA Accreditation process and maintenance. Receives, processes and supervises investigations that involve allegations of criminal conduct and acts of misconduct made against members of the department.

Investigations

Conducts professional investigative services and follow-up investigations of reported crimes; works closely with other local, state and federal law enforcement as needed.

Victim Services and Community Outreach

Prepares, disseminates and trains the community using strategies and measures that seek to reduce the risks of crimes occurring, as well as their potential harmful effects on individuals. Provides Law Enforcement Victim Advocate services and support to individuals affected by crime.

Professional Development and Training

Responsible for the planning and execution of all required, advanced, and in-service law enforcement training for the department. Assists the team with identifying goals and taking ownership of their professional development and planning for career progression.

Physical Security

Centralized headquarters for monitoring, detecting and responding to campus security issues and incidents.

Administrative Support

Highly-skilled and organized administrative team that helps keep the department running smoothly by handling the day-to-day administrative needs of the department.

Communications and Records

CUPD operates one of three integrated county Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP) providing 911 services to the Clemson University Community. This team assists the community and visitors by answering emergency and non-emergency calls and obtaining information to properly serve those in their time of need.