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MISSION, VISION AND VALUES

Mission

To enhance the quality of life in the City of Mauldin by working cooperatively with the community to reduce the fear of crime and the occurrence of crime through joint crime prevention and reduction strategies.

Vision

To become a model for excellence in the law enforcement profession, while always bearing in mind that our ultimate responsibility is the protection of our community through a guardian mindset and the heart of a servant. All of our employees are expected to be leaders in initiating and maintaining positive relationships with members of our community. These community bonds will form a medium where public safety concerns can be anticipated and addressed.

Values

“We shall serve and protect our community with a great sense of PRIDE. 

Professionalism

Respect

Integrity

Dedication

Excellence

AWARDS & ACCOLADES

The Mauldin Police Department is an award-winning asset to the local community. The department has been consistently recognized for its outstanding work in DUI enforcement, traffic safety, and youth services.

2022

CALEA Certification

2019

SCPACC Certification

2018

CALEA Certification

2017

SC Law Enforcement Agency Silver Agency

2016

SCPACC Certification

2015

CALEA Certification

2013

SCPACC Certification

AAAi of the Carolinas Traffic Safety Community

South Carolina Department of Public Safety:
DUI Agency of the Year

2012

CALEA Certification

AAAi of the Carolinas Traffic Safety Community

2011

South Carolina Department of Public Safety:
DUI Agency of the Year

2010

South Carolina Department of Public Safety:
DUI Agency of the Year

AAA Carolina Motor Club Foundation for Traffic Safety:
City of Mauldin named Outstanding South Carolina Traffic Safe Community for the 5th year (2005-2010)

2008

13th Circuit Alcohol Enforcement Team:
Mauldin Police Department recognized for excellent DUI Enforcement.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD):
Mauldin Police Department recognized for their efforts in DUI arrests.

CODES ENFORCEMENT / ANIMAL CONTROL

The Codes Enforcement/Animal Control Officer enforces a variety of City ordinances related to the maintenance and nuisances on all properties in the City of Mauldin. The officer is responsible for conducting investigations and enforcing city ordinances related to the regulation of animals, animal owners, and caretakers in the interest of the health, safety, and welfare of City residents. If you need assistance, please contact Codes Enforcement/Animal Control Officer Sam Duncan, or find additional resources related to City ordinances and animal control below.

Officer Sam Duncan

(864) 404-3284
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Nights, weekends and holidays: Call (864) 289-8900 (option 5)

Rabies: Report an Animal Bite or Incident

To report an animal bite or incident between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm, call (864) 372-3270. On nights, weekends or holidays, call (888) 847-0902 (option 2).

RESOURCES

The Mauldin Police Department is dedicated to serving the City of Mauldin. Find information regarding MPD’s strategic plan, internal affairs summary, alarm registration forms and more below.

CAREERS

Are you ready to make a difference in your community? The Mauldin Police Department is currently hiring police officers and dispatchers who will dutifully serve the City of Mauldin. 

We are committed to actively recruiting highly motivated, quality individuals for positions in law enforcement. If you’re interested in joining a team dedicated to enhancing quality of life for the citizens of Mauldin, find out more about careers at the Mauldin Police Department here:

Careers at MPD

HIRE MPD OFFICERS

If you wish to hire off-duty officers from the Mauldin Police Department, please contact Extra Duty Solutions at (864) 565-7758 or MauldinSC@extradutysolutions.com. All off-duty employment of Mauldin Police Officers is still regulated by the policy and procedures of the Mauldin Police Department.

SURVEYS

The Mauldin Police Department is currently conducting a survey to seek the opinions of victims of crime to assess the quality of services provided and make improvements that would be helpful to crime victims in our City. We are also conducting an ongoing survey for citizens to provide feedback on the Department’s service to the City of Mauldin.

CALEA ACCESS PORTAL

The Mauldin Police Department participates in the CALEA Law Enforcement Accreditation process. As a part of this process, we provide an opportunity for public feedback via the CALEA Portal which can be located here: https://cimrs2.calea.org/781

The purpose of this public portal is to receive comments regarding our compliance with CALEA standards, engagement in the service community, delivery of public safety services, and overall candidacy for accredited status. These comments can be in the form of commendations or concerns. The overall intent of the accreditation process is to provide our agency with information to support continuous improvement, as well as foster our pursuit of professional excellence.

It is important to know that CALEA is not an investigatory body and subsequently the public portal should not be used to submit information for such purposes. Additionally, there will be no response other than acknowledgement to submissions; however, the information will be considered in context to its relevancy to compliance with standards and the tenets of CALEA® Accreditation.

Standard titles may be viewed on the CALEA website: Law Enforcement -Standards Titles | CALEA® | The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. The level of accreditation the Mauldin Police Department participates in include only those applicable standards that are in bold.  Questions related to the accreditation process may be directed to the Accreditation Manager.

POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS

MEET THE TEAM

George Miller

Police Chief

Tab Clardy

Captain Field Operations Division

Emanuel Hodrea

Captain Administrative Operations Division

Josh Rogers

Lieutenant Investigations Division

Charles Osborne

Lieutenant School Resource Division & IT

Daniel Turner

Lieutenant Training & Communications Division

Shawn Smith

Lieutenant Patrol

Kevin Cox

Lieutenant Patrol

Toby Padgett

Lieutenant Patrol

Misti Ross

Lieutenant Patrol

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