Charleston County Prisons, Jails & Police, South Carolina

Charleston County

In Charleston County, South Carolina, the atlas records 2 correctional facilities and 15 police units. Among them are 8 police departments, 5 special jurisdiction agencies and 1 county jail. Most entries (88%) come with a telephone number, so you can contact the facility directly. The largest facility by listed capacity is Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center, with room for about 1,917 people. The atlas lists entries in 46 counties of South Carolina, Charleston County among them.

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Map of Charleston County

Every point is a facility. Select one to open its record.

Prisons & jails

2 facilities

Filter by name, type or town2 entries


Charleston County Juvenile Detention Center	Juvenile facility	Charleston	—	26
Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center	County jail	North Charleston	(843) 529-7300	1,917

Police & law enforcement

15 agencies

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Charleston College Department of Public Safety	Special jurisdiction police	Charleston	(843) 953-5609
Charleston County Aviation Authority Police Department	Special jurisdiction police	Charleston	(843) 767-7034
Charleston County Sheriffs Office	Sheriff's office	North Charleston	(843) 202-1700
Charleston Police Department Headquarters	Police department	Charleston	(843) 720-2401
Folly Beach Police Department	Police department	Folly Beach	(843) 588-2433
Isle of Palms Police Department	Police department	Isle of Palms	(843) 886-6522
Lincolnville Police Department	Police department	Lincolnville	(843) 871-6220
Medical University of South Carolina Department of Public Safety	Special jurisdiction police	Charleston	(843) 792-4196
Mount Pleasant Police Department	Police department	Mount Pleasant	(843) 884-4176
North Charleston Police Department	Police department	North Charleston	—
North Charleston Police Department - South Bureau	Police department	North Charleston	(843) 308-4718
South Carolina Department of Public Safety South Carolina Highway Patrol Troop 6 Post A - Headquarters	State agency	North Charleston	(843) 953-6005
Sullivans Island Police Department	Police department	Sullivans Island	(843) 883-3198
The Citadel Department of Public Safety	Special jurisdiction police	Charleston	(843) 953-5114
Trident Technical College Department of Public Safety	Special jurisdiction police	Charleston	(843) 574-6053

Questions

Frequently asked

How many prisons and jails are in Charleston County, South Carolina?

The atlas lists 2 prisons, jails and detention centres in Charleston County, South Carolina, including 1 county jail and 1 juvenile facility.

What is the largest prison in Charleston County, South Carolina?

By the capacity recorded in its sources, Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center is the largest, with about 1,917 places.

How many police stations are in Charleston County, South Carolina?

15 police units are listed for Charleston County, South Carolina: 8 police departments, 5 special jurisdiction agencies and 1 sheriff's office.

How do I find out if someone is in jail in Charleston County, South Carolina?

Call the county jail or use the sheriff's online inmate lookup. Official agency records are the final authority on custody status.

Are telephone numbers available for these facilities?

Yes for 15 entries of 17. Where a number is missing, the facility page shows its address and map location; details can change, so the agency's own website is the authority.

What specialised facilities are there in Charleston County, South Carolina?

The atlas lists 1 juvenile facility here. Each has its own page with the address and, where published, a phone number.

Which neighbouring areas of South Carolina are covered?

South Carolina has 45 other areas in the atlas; Richland County has the most entries (38), followed by Spartanburg County.

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