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The Clover Police Department (CPD) serves the Town of Clover, South Carolina, providing comprehensive law enforcement services to its residents. The department comprises 26 full-time officers, several reserve officers, and five civilian employees, reflecting its commitment to maintaining public safety and community engagement. TOWN OF CLOVER, SOUTH CAROLINA

Specialized Units and Divisions:

Narcotic Investigator: Assigned to the York County Multijurisdictional Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU), focusing on combating drug-related offenses. Forensic Specialist: Collaborates with the York County Multijurisdictional Forensic Services Unit (FSU) to process crime scenes and analyze evidence. Police K-9 Unit: Specializes in drug detection and supports various law enforcement operations. Administrative Division: Manages the department's internal operations and administrative tasks. Criminal Investigations Division: Conducts in-depth investigations into criminal activities within the community. Communications Division: Handles emergency dispatch and communication services. Patrol Division: Provides routine patrols and immediate response to incidents. School Resource Officers (SROs): Officers assigned to local schools to enhance safety, build relationships with students and staff, and provide educational programs. Reserve Law Enforcement Officer Program: Engages trained volunteers to assist with law enforcement duties. Law Enforcement Chaplain Program: Offers spiritual support and counseling to officers and community members. Citizens Academy: Educates residents about police operations and fosters community relations. Explorer Program: Introduces young individuals to careers in law enforcement. Historical Context:

The Town of Clover was chartered on December 24, 1887. Its origins trace back to a 5,000-gallon water tank built to serve the Chester and Lenoir Narrow Gauge Railroad's steam engines. Legend has it that excess water from the tank led to patches of clover growing nearby, inspiring the town's name. Over time, Clover evolved into a thriving textile community, with the textile industry playing a significant role in its economy. TOWN OF CLOVER, SOUTH CAROLINA

10/20/2026

🚔⚠️ SLOW DOWN, CLOVER — SOMEONE'S LIFE MAY DEPEND ON IT! ⚠️🚔

We all have places to be. Whether you're heading to work, taking the kids to school, or running a quick errand, it's easy to get caught up in the rush of everyday life.

But here's something worth remembering:

Saving a few seconds isn't worth risking someone's life.

The Clover Police Department wants to remind everyone to be mindful of their speed, especially when traveling through residential neighborhoods.

🏡 Residential streets are not racetracks. Children play outside, families walk their neighborhoods, and vehicles frequently enter and exit driveways.

🚸 Expect the unexpected. A child chasing a ball, a pedestrian crossing the street, or a vehicle backing out of a driveway can appear with very little warning.

🚗 Pay attention to your speed. Speed limits are established for a reason. Even traveling just a few miles per hour over the posted limit can reduce your ability to react and stop safely.

📱 Put the phone down. Distracted driving is dangerous at any speed.

❤️ Remember what's important. The person walking down the sidewalk, riding a bicycle, or playing in their yard is someone's child, parent, spouse, or friend.

Our goal isn't simply to enforce traffic laws. It's to help ensure everyone makes it home safely.

We ask everyone to do their part. Slow down, stay alert, and help us keep Clover's streets safe.

A few seconds saved will never be worth a life lost.

10/19/2026

A Message from Your Clover Police Department

At the Clover Police Department, we believe that serving our community means more than responding to calls, enforcing laws, and making arrests. It's about building relationships, earning trust, and being there when our community needs us most.

Every day, our officers work to make Clover a safer place to live, work, and raise a family. Whether it's checking on a neighbor, helping someone through a difficult situation, or simply taking a moment to talk with a resident, the little things often make the biggest difference.

We are proud to serve this community, and we recognize that the relationships we build with our citizens are just as important as the work we do behind the badge.

We encourage everyone to get to know our officers. If you see us out and about, don't hesitate to stop and say hello!

We're not just policing a community. We're part of it.

Thank you, Clover, for allowing us to serve you.

09/11/2026

🇺🇸 9/11 REMEMBRANCE – NOTICE TO OUR COMMUNITY 🇺🇸

Today, September 11, the Clover Police Department will join our nation in remembering the lives lost and the sacrifices made during the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

Throughout the day, you may hear the old fire siren located on top of the Clover Police Department sound at several specific times. There is no emergency. The siren is being activated intentionally as an act of remembrance.

The siren will sound at significant moments from that morning:

8:46 a.m. – North Tower struck
9:03 a.m. – South Tower struck
9:37 a.m. – Pentagon struck
9:59 a.m. – South Tower collapsed
10:03 a.m. – Flight 93 crashed in Shanksville, Pennsylvania
10:28 a.m. – North Tower collapsed
12:30 p.m. – Final remembrance honoring the responders and victims who later died from 9/11-related illnesses

When you hear the siren today, we encourage you to take a moment to remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost, the first responders who ran toward danger, and all those whose lives were forever changed.

We will never forget. 🇺🇸

— Clover Police Department

09/03/2026

UPDATE **In Custody**

WANTED – JAMES MICHAEL BEAVER III

The Clover Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating James Michael Beaver III, who currently has three active arrest warrants through the Clover Police Department.

Beaver is wanted for two counts of Grand Larceny in connection with Clover Police Department case CPD20260581. Beaver also has an active arrest warrant for Possession of Co***ne, 3rd or Subsequent Offense, stemming from a separate incident.

Anyone with information regarding Beaver’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Clover Police Department at (803) 222-9494 select Option 0. If you encounter Beaver, do not approach or attempt to detain him. Call 911 and provide his location to law enforcement.

Investigating Detective:
Detective Barnette
Clover Police Department – Criminal Investigations Division
(803) 222-9494 Ext. 227

Please share this post to assist us in locating Beaver.

08/29/2026

🚔 SATURATION SATURDAY – AUGUST 29 🚔

Tomorrow, the Clover Police Department will be joining law enforcement agencies across South Carolina and the nation for Saturation Saturday, an initiative in partnership with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) focused on preventing impaired driving.

Throughout the evening, motorists can expect to see an increased law enforcement presence on our roadways as officers work to identify and remove impaired drivers before they can hurt themselves or someone else.

As we head toward Labor Day weekend, we’re asking everyone to do their part. If your plans include alcohol, make your plans for a safe ride before the night begins. Use a designated driver, call a rideshare, or stay where you are.

There is never a good excuse to drive impaired.

Drive Sober. Get Home Safe. 💙

08/18/2026

🚨 COMMUNITY ALERT: RENTAL & REAL ESTATE SCAMS 🚨

The Clover Police Department wants to make our community aware of rental and real estate scams targeting prospective renters and homebuyers. Scammers are becoming increasingly convincing, often using real property photos, legitimate addresses, and information copied from actual listings to make their scams appear legitimate.

A common scam involves someone advertising a home for rent that they do not own or have authority to rent. The scammer may offer the property at an unusually low price and then pressure the victim to send a security deposit, application fee, or first month's rent before seeing the property in person.

⚠️ Watch for these warning signs:
• Rent or purchase prices that seem too good to be true
• Someone refusing or making excuses about meeting you at the property
• Requests for money before you have toured the property or signed legitimate documents
• Pressure to act immediately because "other people are interested"
• Requests for payment by wire transfer, gift card, cryptocurrency, or other difficult-to-recover methods
• Requests for Social Security numbers, banking information, or copies of identification before you've verified who you're dealing with
• Listings containing unusual wording, spelling errors, or information that doesn't match other advertisements for the property

✅ Before sending money, VERIFY!

Visit the property in person whenever possible. Confirm the person offering the property actually owns it or is authorized to represent the owner. You can also search the property address online and compare listings. If you find the same home advertised by different people, at different prices, or with different contact information, that's a major red flag.

You can also perform a reverse-image search on photographs from the listing. Scammers frequently copy photographs from legitimate real estate listings and use them to create fraudulent advertisements.

Most importantly, don't allow anyone to rush you into sending money or providing personal information. Taking a few extra minutes to verify a listing could prevent you from losing hundreds or even thousands of dollars.

If you believe you have encountered a fraudulent rental or real estate listing, report the listing to the platform where it appeared and contact the appropriate law enforcement agency.

STOP. VERIFY. THEN PAY.

Please share this information with your family, friends, and neighbors, especially anyone currently looking for a home or rental property.

Clover Police Department
Protecting our community through awareness and prevention.

08/17/2026

☕🩸 COFFEE WITH A HERO & BLOOD DRIVE 🩸☕

This September 11, the Clover Police Department and Clover Fire Department, in partnership with the Town of Clover, invite our community to join us for a special day of remembrance, fellowship, and giving back.

🇺🇸 HONOR • REMEMBER • GIVE BACK 🇺🇸

Stop by, meet the men and women who serve our community, and enjoy a cup of coffee provided by Parkin’ Latte. While you're there, consider rolling up your sleeve and helping save a life by donating blood with The Blood Connection.

📅 Friday, September 11, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Town of Clover
116 Bethel Street
Clover, SC 29710

🩸 Blood donors will receive a $40 eGift Card as a thank-you for donating. The reward amount may increase as we get closer to the event.

Blood Drive Sponsor Code: 14593

September 11 is a day we will never forget. We hope you'll join us as we remember those we lost, honor those who answered the call, recognize those who continue to serve, and give back in a way that can save lives.

One community. One purpose. One donation can make a difference.

We look forward to seeing you there! 🇺🇸🚔🚒☕🩸

08/15/2026

🚨 PUBLIC ASSISTANCE NEEDED – HIT-AND-RUN INVESTIGATION 🚨

The Clover Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run collision involving a bicyclist during the early morning hours of Saturday, August 15, 2026.

📍 Location: Bethel Street / Clinton Avenue
🕐 Timeframe: Approximately 1:20 a.m. – 1:58 a.m.

Based on information obtained during the investigation, the bicyclist was crossing Clinton Avenue in the crosswalk, traveling toward the McDonald’s, when they were struck by a vehicle.

The vehicle involved left the scene following the collision.

Vehicle Description:
The vehicle was described as a gray sedan, possibly resembling a Toyota Celica. This description is preliminary, and investigators are asking anyone who may have seen a vehicle matching this general description in the area during the listed timeframe to contact us.

The attached scene diagram was prepared to help show the approximate location of the collision, the reported directions of travel, and the location where evidence was located.

We are specifically asking anyone who was traveling on Bethel Street, Clinton Avenue, Sumter Street, or in the surrounding area between approximately 1:20 a.m. and 2:00 a.m. to contact us if you saw anything that may be related.

We also ask residents and businesses in the area to check doorbell cameras, security cameras, and other video footage from that timeframe for a gray sedan or any vehicle that may have visible damage consistent with a collision.

Even a small piece of information could help investigators identify the vehicle and driver involved.

📞 Anyone with information is asked to contact the Clover Police Department at 803-222-9494 and select Option 0.

Please share this post to help us reach anyone who may have witnessed the incident or captured the vehicle on camera.

07/22/2026

🚨 NEED TO IDENTIFY 🚨

The Clover Police Department is requesting the public's assistance in identifying the individual pictured in the attached flyer. This individual is needed for questioning in an ongoing investigation.

If you recognize this person or have any information that may assist investigators, please contact:

📞 Detective Barnette at (803) 229-0059

📞 Clover Police Department at (803) 222-9494, Option 0

📞 York County Crime Stoppers at 1-877-409-4321 (anonymous tips welcome)

📢 Please share this post to help us identify this individual.

Please do not post names or speculation in the comments. If you have information, contact us directly so investigators can properly follow up on your tip.

Thank you for helping the Clover Police Department keep our community safe.

07/20/2026

**UPDATE**
The individual has been identified. Thank you all for the help.

🚨 NEED TO IDENTIFY 🚨

The Clover Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying the individual pictured below.

This individual is needed for questioning in connection with an active investigation.

If you recognize him or have any information that could assist investigators, please contact the Clover Police Department at (803) 222-9494, Option 0.

You may also submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers of York County:
📞 1-877-409-4321
💻 www.crimestoppersofyorkcounty.com

Your information could make all the difference. Thank you for helping keep our community safe.

Address

112 Bethel Street
Clover, SC
29710

Website

http://www.cloversc.org/

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