For nonโemergency assistance, please contact Berkeley County Central Dispatch at (843) 719โ4505. MCPD page Comment Policy
Welcome to the official page of the Moncks Corner Police Department, hereinafter referred to as MCPD. This platform allows us to share public safety updates, community events, and news with the residents we serve. We value open dialogue and diverse perspectives, but we also maintain clear rules to ensure a respectful, safe, and constructive environment for all users. Legal Notice & Moderation Framework
Public Forum Status: As a government agency, MCPD's page may be considered a limited public forum under the First Amendment. We may apply content-neutral, reasonable rules to preserve civility, order, and safety. First Amendment Protections: Comments will not be removed based on disagreement with a viewpoint or criticism of MCPD. All moderation decisions are based solely on content, not opinion. South Carolina Freedom of Information Act (FOIA): Public comments may be considered public records under SC law. MCPD may retain or archive content, including hidden posts, in accordance with FOIA and records retention policies. Platform Policy Enforcement: While MCPD may flag content that violates Facebookโs Community Standards, we do not request or instruct Facebook to remove specific content, in accordance with relevant federal rulings (e.g., NetChoice v. Missouri). Grounds for Comment Caching
We reserve the right to hide comments or content that:
โข Contains threats, incites violence, or includes hate speech
โข Contains obscenity, graphic violence, or explicit sexual content
โข Promotes or encourages illegal activity
โข Infringes on intellectual property rights (e.g., copyrighted material without permission)
โข Contains spam, repetitive postings, or off-topic promotions
โข Shares private or confidential personal information (doxxing)
โข Uses language not reasonably subject to moderation
โข Violates Facebookโs Community Standards
Moderation decisions will be content-based, not viewpoint-based, in line with constitutional requirements. Repeated Violations
Users who repeatedly violate these rules may be restricted or blocked from posting on this page, in accordance with applicable laws. Replies to hidden comments may also be cached for context or clarity. Moderation Hours & Reporting
Please note that this page is not monitored 24/7. If you see inappropriate content, use Facebookโs โ...โ menu to report directly to Facebook. For urgent matters, please call 911 or contact MCPD directly. Contacting MCPD
For private inquiries or concerns, please send us a direct message. Weโll do our best to respond in a timely manner.
