The MPPD Podcast

In this episode members of our Harbor Patrol Team took Inspector Calabrese out on a patrol through the Charleston Harbor and Shem Creek. They talked about our new Harbor Patrol Boat and safety while boating on our waterways. The new boat is a 29 foot safe boat that was put into service in October of 2020. 

For a short video on the new boat you can check here: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEMT4YySxBE

In this episode, Inspector Calabrese talks with Sergeant Postell and Officer Mayer with the traffic safety team. Statistically there are more traffic fatalities during the summer and we are working to prevent those tragedies during the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer. We also discuss Buckle up South Carolina, Golf Cart Laws, and the Alive at 25 program.  

Buckle up SC // https://scdps.sc.gov/buckleupsc

SC DMV - Golf Carts // http://www.scdmvonline.com/Vehicle-Owners/Types-Of-Vehicles/Golf-Cart

SC Code of Laws - Golf Carts 56-2-105 // https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t56c002.php

Alive at 25 // https://scnsc.org/ddc/aliveat25

In this episode Inspector Calabrese talks with our Mental Health Clinician, Lindsey Schwenk, about Mental Health Awareness Month. They talk about what the role of a mental health clinician is for the department, what to do for self-care, and mental health resources. If you or anyone you know is struggling with mental health, there is help available and we want you to reach out to our community partners.

Psychology Today - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/29464

Charleston Dorchester Mental Health Center - https://www.charlestondorchestermhc.org/ 843-414-2350

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ 1-800-273-8255

In this episode Inspector Calabrese talks with Lieutenant Zeitner and PFC Mathewes of the Traffic Safety Bureau to discuss distracted driving and collisions around the Town of Mount Pleasant. Give yourself some extra travel time and put those phones down! 

For more information on traffic safety please check out the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration at https://www.nhtsa.gov/

Inspector Calabrese sat down with two of our 2020 annual award winners to talk about what day to day looks like in their positions and through the conversation you can get to know them a little better.  

Rookie Officer of the Year - St. Claire Clinkscales full write up can be found on our Facebook page at: 

https://www.facebook.com/mountpleasantpd/posts/3955567447787640?comment_id=3957642854246766

Civilian of the Year - Tracy MacKellar's full write up can be found on our Facebook page at:

https://www.facebook.com/mountpleasantpd/posts/tracy-mackellar-is-our-property-manager-and-was-awarded-civilian-of-the-yearwhen/3955558131121905/

Inspector Calabrese and Senior Police Officer Gilliard discuss the life and legacy of Edmund Jenkins who was the town's first African American Police Officer. A plaque is dedicated to Mr. Jenkins in the lobby of the police department and a historical marker is at the Ocean Grove Cemetery where he is buried.  

A link to the full write up can be found on the Town of Mount Pleasant's Website - https://www.tompsc.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2402

In this episode of the MPPD Podcast, Lieutenant Googe, Inspector Calabrese, and Officer Martin discuss the property crimes affecting our community and how they can be prevented. 

In this episode, in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness month, we speak with our Victim Advocate Ruth Tocco and our embedded mental health clinician Lindsey Schwenk, about the services they provide for victims of domestic violence and look at domestic violence from the law enforcement side.

In this episode LT Chip Googe, Inspector Don Calabrese, and Officer Bill Martin talk with our guests Lieutenant Jennifer Backman and Senior Victim Advocate Becky Tapia-Cooper about scams. They discuss common scams, how to prevent them, and what to do if you are a victim of a scam.

The Mount Pleasant Police Department invites you to our next community outreach program, The MPPD Podcast. Through conversations with department and community members we hope to provide information that will keep you safe from crime, improve your quality of life, and get to know the men and women of the Mount Pleasant Police Department.