Greenville Police Department

Do you live or work in the City of Greenville? You still have time to apply for our citizens academy. Applications close on Friday and classes start August 7th.

The Citizens Academy curriculum includes:

GPD structure and operations
Investigations
Police training simulator
Use of force
Vice and narcotics
Media relations
Traffic stops
Communications

https://www.greenvillesc.gov/1000/Citizens-Academy

Today, the National Infantry Association presented Officer Totherow with the Order of St. Michael Award. The Order of Saint Michael award is presented to those who demonstrate devotion to the principles of selfless service, sacrifice, and courage embodied by the American Paratrooper, Air Assault Soldier, and Special Operator. Officer Totherow served in the Army for 9 years and has been with the Greenville Police Department for 13 years. Congratulations, Officer Totherow!

Our summer campers completed building 10 Little Free Libraries as part of their community service day! These beautiful libraries are now available for any community member interested in having one in their neighborhood. If you'd like to bring the joy of reading to your community or know someone who would, please contact Sgt. Sinkler at 864-271-5333 to coordinate getting one of these lovely libraries for your area.

Four of our officers crushed it at the 9th annual Tri the Swamp Rabbit Triathlon this morning at Furman University! 🏊‍♀️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Feeling inspired and ready to join our fit fam? Look no further! 💪 Visit www.greenvillepd.com to access the application, get detailed salary information, and discover more about the incredible opportunities that await you. 🌟

Don't miss out on the chance to make a positive impact in our community while embracing a healthy and active lifestyle.🏅

Officers with Neighborhood Engagement Team were patrolling the Crest Lane area when they noticed a suspicious vehicle and began an investigation. During the investigation, they found approximately 79.36g of m**hamphetamine, 5.97g of co***ne, and 18.75g of ma*****na in the vehicle. Additionally, they discovered a firearm that had been reported stolen in a neighboring jurisdiction. As a result, the suspect was arrested for trafficking m**h, possession with intent to distribute co***ne and ma*****na, possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime, possession of a stolen pistol, and possession of a firearm by a violent felon. 👏

❗️Attention Residents of Greenville County❗️

We want to alert you to a concerning issue that has come to our attention. Recently, individuals in our community have reported receiving fraudulent calls from someone posing as a Greenville Police Department officer. These calls are made from local spoofed numbers and involve false claims regarding missed court appointments or subpoenas.

The caller threatens recipients with jail time unless they make immediate payments over the phone using credit/debit cards or gift cards.
Please be aware:

* Greenville Police Department Procedures: We never ask for payments over the phone for missed appointments or any other issue.

* Protect Yourself: If you receive such a call, do not respond, make any payments, or provide personal information (such as name, date of birth, etc.) to the caller.

Your safety and security are our priority. If you have any concerns or receive a suspicious call, please contact us directly at 864-271-5333.

🚔🐾 We want to thank everyone who supported our K9 unit by purchasing a t-shirt from West Broad Apparel in June! Your generosity helps us provide essential resources for our K9 officers, who play a crucial role in ensuring citizen safety and aiding in criminal apprehension. These dedicated dogs and their handlers bravely serve our community, often facing challenging and dangerous situations together. Your support means the world to us and directly contributes to our ability to keep Greenville safe. Thank you once again for standing behind our K9 unit! 🐾👮

A special thank you to West Broad Apparel for making this fundraiser happen!

The Greenville Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying a suspect connected to multiple incidents of peeping into windows and attempting to break into homes in the Cleveland St. area. If you have any information about this suspect's identity, please contact Detective Lloyd at 864-467-5371 or call our non-emergency number, 864-271-5333.

Join us in welcoming Officer Zachary Cobb to the Greenville Police Department! 🚔 Officer Cobb brings valuable prior law enforcement experience, and we're thrilled to have him on board. Welcome to the GPD family. 👏

🎓 Today, we held the 2024 Harold C. Jennings scholarship award ceremony. Established in 1977, the Harold C. Jennings Foundation aims to support the higher education of GPD police officers' children. This year, 23 recipients across different colleges and majors were honored with scholarships. To date, the foundation has awarded over a million dollars in scholarships, helping students pursue their educational dreams.

This past weekend Officer Reyes was recognized by the Greenville Triumph. Officer Reyes has shown exceptional dedication to our community through his roles as a School Resource Officer at Greenville High School, a soccer coach for kids, and as the creator of the "Stay With Me" program. This program is a crucial initiative aimed at enhancing mental health resources for first responders, with the important goal of reducing su***de rates.

Thank you, Officer Reyes, for your unwavering commitment and for making a positive impact in the lives of so many. Your efforts are truly inspiring! 🙌 ⚽️

We are excited to announce the newest addition to our team: Officer Andrew Bibby! After completing his training at SCCJA this past Friday, Officer Bibby was sworn in today by Chief Thompson. Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Officer Bibby as he begins this important chapter in his career. 🚓

🌟 Another exciting day at camp! Thanks to our partners at the Phoenix Center, our campers had a unique and educational experience today. They got hands-on with impairment goggles, tried out a roadster cart that simulated substance effects, and enjoyed engaging in educational games.

In the afternoon, campers went on a thrilling field trip to the Greenville Zoo! 🦁🐒🐧 Our campers had a blast exploring and learning about all sorts of fascinating animals. 🌿🐾

Day 3️⃣ at the Allen Jacobs Summer Camp was filled with excitement! Campers had a blast roller skating 🛼, and even Captain Paramore joined in on the fun. After all the action, everyone enjoyed a refreshing snow cone to cool off. 🍧 #32

Team collaboration proves indispensable across various portions of life, notably within our SWAT and Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT). These units necessitate adapt communication and attentive listening as pivotal components for their operational success. Their joint training and deployment further shows the significance of their cohesive partnership.

Day 2️⃣ at the Allen Jacobs Summer Camp was a fun packed day! Campers had an amazing time experiencing the TRV, Motorcycle, SWAT truck, EMS truck, and Fire truck. 🚔🚒⛑️

⚠️Update road has been re-open ⚠️

E. North St. at Keith Dr. is closed due to a collision that occurred at this intersection, resulting in downed powerlines across the roadway.

‼Missing Endangered‼

Cassandra "Cassi" Adkison (35 years old) was last seen on April 1, 2024, at 1116 Woodruff Rd (Raceway). If you have any information on the whereabouts of Adkison, please call 911 or 864-271-5333.

☀️Today was the start of the 2024 Allen Jacobs Summer Camp. The morning started with Chief Thompson welcoming the campers, and this afternoon, they had the opportunity to learn about some exciting critters. As you can see, Officer Howard was thrilled to be holding this tarantula, and Officer Davis was excited to see the toad! 🐸 🕷️ #32

🎆 Fourth of July Safety Tips 🎆
As we prepare to celebrate Independence Day, let's ensure we keep safety in mind! Here are some tips to guarantee a fun and safe Fourth of July:

Fireworks Safety: If you're planning to use fireworks, please remember these laws. Fireworks within city limits are limited to 10 a.m. on July 4th to 12:30 a.m. on July 5th.

Pet Safety: Keep your pets indoors during fireworks displays, as loud noises can frighten them. Ensure they have a safe and quiet place to retreat.

Designated Driver: If your celebrations include alcohol, plan for a designated driver, or use a ride-sharing service. Never drink and drive.

Let's all do our part to make this Fourth of July a safe and enjoyable celebration 🇺🇸

🎉 Join us in congratulating our two newest Sergeants! 🎉

Congratulations to Sergeant Brown and Sergeant Oglesby on their well-deserved promotions. Sergeant Brown will take on a new role on the 300 Platoon, and Sergeant Oglesby will assume the administrative sergeant position in the fleet and special events division.

We wish them both the very best in their new assignments. 👏

Congratulations to Officer Hill for being named Officer of the Month for June!

In three consecutive shifts, Officer Hill was able to catch subjects who had either freshly committed property crimes or within the last twelve hours. Officer Hill’s apprehension cleared an attempted burglary case, several auto tampering cases, well over a dozen autobreaking cases in the City of Greenville, and other property crime cases in Greenville County and at least one in Travelers Rest.

In June, Officer Hill responded to a business on Mills Avenue in reference to an alarm activation. Upon arrival, Officer Hill located an individual outside the store wearing all black and a backpack. He stopped the individual and began to question him. During questioning, the suspect started to sweat profusely and showed Officer Hill that he had gloves on him and minor cuts on his hands. The owner arrived, and surveillance footage was reviewed. The footage confirmed Officer Hill’s suspicion and showed that the subject attempted to burglarize the store by throwing a rock into the glass and kicking it but was scared off when the alarm activated.

In June, Officer Hill responded to an apartment complex in reference to several subjects who were seen by a resident pulling on the door handles of vehicles. Two of the three were located, but there was still one outstanding subject. Officer Hill located the subject down the road after noticing the individual attempting to run away from the scene. He was able to confirm that the subject was one involved in the auto tampering. The two adult subjects were arrested, and the subject Officer Hill found was a juvenile who was also charged.

In June, officers responded to the intersection of Church Street and Pearl Avenue after a traffic collision. Witnesses stated that two subjects ran from the vehicle. It was soon discovered that the vehicle was reported stolen and used in recent autobreakings. Officer Hill was patrolling the area and looking for any individuals who matched the description. He noticed an individual who matched the description trying to enter a vehicle on University Ridge. Contact was made with the vehicle, and the subject quickly surrendered. A search warrant was conducted on the residence where one of the suspects is known to reside, and five fi****ms were recovered - one an AR-15 and the other handguns. One was confirmed stolen out of Greenville County. 👏

🚨🔒 Safety Alert! 🔒🚨

Attention Greenville community! 📣

We want to inform you about a recent increase in autobreakings targeting vehicles in our area. Criminals are specifically searching for fi****ms and cash.

While arrests have been made thanks to the hard work of our dedicated officers and investigators, we need your continued vigilance and support to combat this issue. 👮‍♀️

We greatly appreciate everyone who has taken steps to secure their fi****ms inside their homes and remove valuables, especially money, from their vehicles. 🙏

Remember, you play a crucial role in keeping our community safe. If you notice any suspicious activity in your neighborhood, please don't hesitate to contact the Greenville Police Department. Dial our non-emergency number at 864-271-5333 or, in case of an emergency, call 911 immediately. 📞

Together, we can make a difference and ensure the safety of our community. Let's stay vigilant and look out for one another! 💪

Help us welcome K9 Bandit, one of our newest K9s. After K9 Sarge retired earlier this year, Officer Newman partnered with K9 Bandit.

Officer Newman and K9 Bandit have worked hard over the last few months, training together, getting to know each other, and developing a bond. K9 Bandit is trained in narcotics detection, criminal apprehension, evidence location, and criminal tracking. We look forward to K9 Bandit and Officer Newman doing great things and working together to help keep the city safe!

K9 Bandit and the rest of the unit would like to remind you that there is still time to support this great group of officers, K9s, and their human counterparts. This week is the last week to purchase a T-shirt to support the GPD K-9 Unit.

https://www.westbroadapparel.com/products/greenville-police-department-k9-tee?_pos=1&_sid=59e67cea3&_ss=r

❗️Attention Greenville Citizens❗️

The GPD Citizens Academy applications are now open. This eight-week program is designed to give citizens who live and work in the city a unique opportunity to learn more about the Greenville Police Department.

For more information click the link below ⬇️

https://www.greenvillesc.gov/1000/Citizens-Academy

GPD detectives are seeking assistance in identifying two individuals who stole $3,000 worth of items from Ulta (1125 Woodruff Rd) on June 21st. If you can identify these two, please contact Detective Thomas at 864-467-5168 or call our non-emergency line at 864-271-5333.

🚔🏋️‍♀️The Greenville Police Department's recruiting and hiring team is pumped up to be at the Fittest of SC CrossFit Competition all weekend at the Greenville Convention Center! 💪 We're on the lookout for individuals who are ready to join our elite force and serve our community.