Sullivan's Island Police Department

10/21/2026

It was a special evening at last night’s Town Council meeting as we recognized both a longtime member of our SIPD family and the newest addition to our team!

👏 Honoring Sergeant Christopher Wallace

Mayor O’Neil presented Sergeant Christopher Wallace with a resolution honoring his 27 years of dedicated service to the Town of Sullivan’s Island and the Sullivan’s Island Police Department. Sergeant Wallace retired in September, and we were proud to recognize his many years of commitment to our community. In addition, the department presented him with a retirement shadow box to commemorate his career. We are also grateful to LENS Sullivan’s Island for generously providing a gift card to Hall’s Chophouse in recognition of his service.

🇺🇸 Welcoming Officer James Couche

We were also proud to welcome our newest officer, James Couche, who officially took his oath of office administered by Mayor O’Neil. Although new to Sullivan’s Island, Officer Couche brings an impressive 31 years of local law enforcement experience to the SIPD team. We are excited to have him join our department and look forward to the experience, knowledge, and dedication he will bring to serving our island community.

Please join us in thanking Sergeant Wallace for his outstanding service and welcoming Officer Couche to the Sullivan’s Island Police Department!

10/21/2026

More information on our upcoming bike drive...

Donations of new bikes can be delivered care of the Sullivan's Island Police Department, 2056 Middle Street, Sullivan's Island, SC 29482. We can accept new bikes in the box (we will assemble) or pre-assembled bikes. If you prefer to drop a bike off, you may bring it to Town Hall or call Chief Meadows at 843-883-5736 to make other arrangements.

The drive runs from November 1 through December 13, with delivery to Toys for Tots taking place on Monday, December 14.

We GREATLY appreciate the kindness and generosity of our community partners with their help making these bike drives so successful!

10/20/2026

Island Residents, Visitors, and Business Partners,

SCDOT is planning to conduct maintenance on the Ben Sawyer Bridge tonight, Tuesday, October 20, from 9 pm to midnight. Please plan accordingly if you need to leave or travel to Sullivan's Island during that time period.

10/16/2026

The Sullivan’s Island Police Department is proud to announce the start of our 6th Annual Christmas Bike Drive benefiting Toys for Tots, beginning Sunday, November 1, 2026!

Each year, our community comes together to help bring Christmas joy to children throughout the area. Last year, we collected more than 300 new bicycles, and this year, we’re asking our amazing community to help us beat that goal!

🚲 How can you help?
Donate a new bicycle in the box or pre-assembled and help make a child’s Christmas morning a little brighter. Every bike makes a difference! The only thing we ask is to avoid donating bikes that have hand brakes. Bikes with coaster-style brakes are much easier to assemble!

📅 Bike Drive: November 1 – December 14, 2026

🎁 Final Delivery: Monday, December 14, 2026, 11:00 am

📍 Delivery Event: Sullivan’s Island Town Hall, 2056 Middle Street

Join SIPD as we continue this special holiday tradition in partnership with the United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots program. Together, we can make a meaningful difference for local families and children this Christmas season.

📞 Questions? Contact Chief Glenn Meadows at 843-883-5736.

Please share this post and help us spread the word. Let’s make the 2026 drive our biggest one yet!

One community. One mission. Making Christmas brighter, one bike at a time!

10/14/2026

The Sullivan’s Island Police Department is pleased to partner with the Edgar Allan Poe/Sullivan’s Island Public Library, the Charleston Center, and LENS SI for an important community program focused on substance use and its impact on children and teens.

📅 **Thursday, November 19, 2026**
🕕 **6:00 p.m.**
📍 Sullivan’s Island Public Library

This program will provide an opportunity for parents, caregivers, and community members to learn more about the challenges young people face with substance use, recognize potential warning signs, and explore ways to support and protect our youth.

Our partnership reflects a shared commitment to education, prevention, and keeping Sullivan’s Island a safe and healthy community for families. We also welcome the involvement of LENS Sullivan’s Island in this important effort.

Strong communities start with informed families and open conversations. We encourage parents, caregivers, and anyone who works with children and teens to join us for this valuable discussion.

Please watch for additional details and help us spread the word!

10/09/2026

Sullivan’s Island Police Chief Participates in Roundtable Supporting Logan’s Law

On Thursday, October 8, 2026, Chief Glenn Meadows was honored to participate in a law enforcement roundtable focused on Logan’s Law, joining fellow law enforcement leaders and distinguished guests to discuss strengthening communication, accountability, and information sharing to help prevent future tragedies.

At the heart of the discussion was Mr. Stephen Federico, whose courage, perseverance, and grace in the face of unimaginable loss have helped bring attention to the importance of Logan’s Law. His willingness to share his daughter’s story and advocate for meaningful change serves as a powerful reminder of the people behind the laws and policies designed to protect our communities.

During the roundtable, Chief Meadows expressed his respect for Mr. Federico and emphasized the importance of continued collaboration among law enforcement agencies. While strong communication and partnerships are essential to effective policing, Chief Meadows noted that there is always room for improvement. Learning from one another, strengthening information sharing, and identifying opportunities to do better are critical to protecting the public and preventing similar tragedies.

Chief Meadows also reaffirmed the Sullivan’s Island Police Department’s commitment to supporting collaborative efforts that improve public safety, stating that even a small agency can contribute to meaningful progress through strong partnerships and a shared commitment to protecting others.

Distinguished guests participating in the roundtable included U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche, U.S. Attorney Bryan Stirling, U.S. Senator Darline Graham, and Congressman Russell Fry, along with Sheriff Carl Ritchie, Sheriff Sam Richardson, Sheriff Duane Lewis, and other federal, state, and local law enforcement representatives.

The Sullivan’s Island Police Department extends its appreciation to Mr. Stephen Federico for his advocacy and his commitment to helping ensure that his daughter’s legacy contributes to a safer future for others.

09/10/2026

Our prayers are with our brothers and sisters of the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office today for the tragic loss of one of their deputies. Rest easy, Deputy. May your family take solace in knowing you have eternal peace 💙

07/23/2026

The Sullivan’s Island Police Department joined our low country law enforcement partners the week of July 13 - 19 for Operation Slow Down.

During the targeted campaign, we issued 13 citations for a mix of dangerous driving habits, including:

Disregarding a stop sign
Speeding
Careless driving

Speed and distractions can ruin lives. Please join us in reminding everyone to please slow down, pay attention, and ensure everyone gets home safely. Everyone benefits when we work together to keep our island safe!

07/15/2026

Congratulations to Lieutenant Elias Shaffer! 🎉

The Sullivan's Island Police Department is proud to recognize Lieutenant Elias Shaffer on his successful completion of the Charleston Police Executive Leadership Summit, Class IV, held from April through July 2026.

This executive-level leadership program brings together law enforcement professionals from across the region to strengthen leadership skills, encourage collaboration, and prepare participants to meet the evolving challenges of modern policing.

Lieutenant Shaffer's dedication to continuing his professional development reflects our department's commitment to investing in our people and providing the highest level of service to the residents and visitors of Sullivan's Island.

Please join us in congratulating Lieutenant Shaffer on this outstanding accomplishment and thanking him for his continued commitment to our community!

💪Congratulations, Lieutenant Shaffer!

07/10/2026