CCSO's The Beat

At one point in his life, one Detention Center resident thought lasting change was unattainable. "This time, it feels real. I can say with confidence, God willing, I'm not going to have to take this class again." He was one of six residents who described finding purpose from participating in programs through which they can earn a GED or college credits from Trident Tech. Hear their inspiring stories about how it's already changing their lives or bringing them closer to loved ones outside the facility walls in this episode of The Beat, a conversation about the Charleston County Sheriff's Office and our beautiful South Carolina community.

Project Lifesaver has its name for a reason: It saves lives. CCSO's Bureau of Community Engagement invites families with loved ones who have a tendency to wander to sign up for the program that uses tracking technology to quickly find individuals if they go missing. It's ideal for people with dementia or autism; they wear a bracelet or necklace that can be traced in an emergency. Deputy Monique Martinez talks about how Project Lifesaver has reunited loved ones on this episode of The Beat, a conversation about the Charleston County Sheriff's Office and our beautiful South Carolina community. To find out more or to sign up for Project Lifesaver, contact Deputy Martinez at mmartinez@charlestoncounty.org or call CCSO at 843-202-1700. RESOURCES IN THIS EPISODE Project Lifesaver (click on the "Project Lifesaver" tab): https://sheriff.charlestoncounty.org/community-liaison.php#grants

Dr. DaNine Fleming was one of several community members who started Taking Back Our Village in response to disturbing gun violence and a need to build closer ties with law enforcement. That blossomed into a movement that has lasted for seven years and includes a large annual community get-together in Lincolnville that joins dozens of sheriff's deputies with hundreds of local adults and children. Fleming, an associate professor at MUSC, talks about the critical need for such community partnerships in this episode of The Beat, a conversation about the Charleston County Sheriff's Office and our beautiful South Carolina community. RESOURCES IN THIS EPISODE Taking Back Our Village on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tbourvillage365/

Lt. Christian Covington of CCSO's Training Division is the agency's top firearms instructor who has helped deputies get up to speed on South Carolina's new open carry firearms law. Join us as he talks about what the law means for residents and business owners in Charleston County, all on this episode of The Beat with Radia B, a conversation about the Charleston County Sheriff's Office and our beautiful South Carolina community. RESOURCES IN THIS EPISODE SLED guidance on open carry: https://www.sled.sc.gov/forms/regulatory/SLED%20Open%20Carry%20with%20Training.pdf Changes in CWP fees and training: https://www.sled.sc.gov/forms/regulatory/SLED%20Open%20Carry%20with%20Training.pdf

From hanging out in the barbershop to listening to patients in his office, North Charleston physician Dr. Thaddeus John Bell has heard many excuses from people avoiding the COVID-19 vaccine. But he also sees the toll that the pandemic is taking on the community, particularly on people of color. Join him as he discusses the push for vaccination and how law enforcement can assist in the effort on this episode of The Beat, a conversation about the Charleston County Sheriff's Office and our beautiful South Carolina community. RESOURCES IN THIS EPISODE Dr. Bell on TikTok: @closingthegapinhealth DHEC vaccine locator: https://vaxlocator.dhec.sc.gov/South Carolina COVID data: https://scdhec.gov/covid19/covid-19-data

South Carolina ranks 11th nationally for the number of women killed by men. While that statistic has improved in recent years, domestic violence remains a troublesome issue here. During this Domestic Violence Awareness Month, CCSO Victim Advocates April Ford and Daniela Diaz discuss how they work to assist domestic violence victims and link them with other resources in this episode of The Beat, a conversation about the Charleston County Sheriff's Office and our beautiful South Carolina community. RESOURCES IN THIS EPISODE My Sister's House: https://www.mysistershouse.org/ Department of Crime Victim Compensation: https://www.scag.gov/inside-the-office/crime-victim-services-division/crime-victim-compensation/ Liza's Lifeline: https://lizaslifelinesc.org S.C. Legal Services: https://sclegal.org/ MUSC Crime Victims Research & Treatment Center: https://medicine.musc.edu/departments/psychiatry/divisions-and-programs/divisions/ncvc National Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/

Capt. Jim Woods, who leads CCSO's Traffic Bureau, has worked hurricanes as a law enforcement officer in Charleston County since the 1970s. From traffic contraflow and evacuation procedures to Sheriff's Office response protocols, Woods is our resident expert on tropical cyclones. Join him as he gives tips for staying prepared through the remainder of this hurricane season on this episode of The Beat, a conversation about the Charleston County Sheriff's Office and our beautiful South Carolina community. RESOURCES IN THIS EPISODE Lane reversal info: https://www.scdot.org/LaneReversal.aspx511 South Carolina Traffic app on iPhone (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/511-south-carolina-traffic/id657933886) and Android (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.iteris.itisc511&hl=en_US&gl=US) Charleston County Hurricane Preparedness Guide: https://www.charlestoncounty.org/departments/emergency-management/hurricane.php#hpg

Welcome to The Beat with Radia B, a conversation about the Charleston County Sheriff's Office and our community. In our first episode, host Radia Baxter interviews Charleston County Sheriff Kristin Graziano, the first woman elected sheriff in South Carolina. Did you know she started buying and selling houses at an early age? That she competed internationally in rugby and cycling? Learn more about "Special K."