Hanahan Police Operations

The Operations Division, the largest segment of the police department, consists of all the uniformed officers you see patrolling the street, those in specialized units and the detectives who investigate crime.

Patrol Division

The Patrol Division consists of four squads, which work 12 hour shifts. Each squad is commanded by a Sergeant who works as liaison between the patrolman and the command staff. [ more ]

Canine (K-9) Teams

The K-9 Unit of the Hanahan Police Department consists of three officer/canine teams. Currently, we have a German Shepherd, Shadow, and a Belgian Malinois (pronounced "MAL-in-wah"), Feda. These Canines are considered "Dual Purpose" dogs in that they serve as patrol dogs as well as detect illegal drugs. [ more ]

Traffic Safety Unit

The Hanahan Police Traffic Safety Unit is dedicated to promoting and improving traffic safety through education, analysis and enforcement. The two officer Traffic Safety Unit participates in Selective Traffic Enforcement and education programs for schools and civic organizations. The Traffic Safety Unit also utilizes a Radar Reader Board as speed reduction tool. [ more ]

Investigations Division

The Investigations Division is staffed by three detectives. Two officers are assigned to general investigations which handles a variety of cases such as burglaries, larcenies, and assaults. The remaining Detective has the daunting task of the reduction of illegal narcotic distribution. [ more ]

Reserve Officer Program

The Hanahan Reserve Officer Program supplements the resources of both the Patrol and Investigations Divisions with unpaid volunteers. [ more ]

Bicycle Patrol Unit

The Bicycle Patrol Unit is comprised of specially trained patrol officers who in their off-duty hours patrol neighborhoods and shopping plazas on bicycles to ensure the safety and security of citizens and shoppers.