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Our Mission
It is the mission of the Hardeeville Police Department to consistently provide a level of service that improves the quality of life for the residents and visitors. We recognize our ethical responsibility and commit ourselves to a high standard of professional accountability. Dignity and respect for all individuals has provided the foundation for our community policing partnerships. Our mission is accomplished through collaborative efforts between the police department and the community by employing proactive policing strategies and problem solving.
Safety Tips From Chief:
Identity Theft Prevention
This months safety tip will relate to identity theft prevention. According to the Federal Trade Commission, identity theft was the number one fraud complaint during calendar year 2008. And limiting your use of your personal computer may not help much: a study released by Javelin Strategy and Research reported that in 2009 most identity thefts were taking place offline, not online -- just the opposite of what many folks might think. One other troubling finding: the study found that 43 percent of all identity thefts are committed by someone the victim knows.
It’s in the newspapers every day and on the news every night. People worry that someone will run up charges on their credit card or fleece their bank account while their back is turned. There is reason to worry. All a thief needs is your Social Security number to commit identity theft. This crime is relatively easy to commit, but investigating and prosecuting it is complex and time-consuming. But once you know the facts and some preventive measures you can take, you can win the fight against identity theft!
Tips
- To guard against identity theft, never give out your Social Security number. Treat it as confidential information.
- Commit all passwords to memory. Never write them down or carry them with you.
- When using an ATM machine, make sure no one is hovering over you and can see you enter your password.
- When participating in an online auction, try to pay the seller directly with a credit card so you can dispute the charges if the merchandise does not arrive or was misrepresented. If possible, avoid paying by check or money order.
- Adopt an attitude of healthy skepticism toward websites that offer prizes or giveaways. Chances are, all that’s been “won” is the opportunity to buy something you didn’t want in the first place.
- Choose a commercial online service that offers parental control features.
- Tell your children never to give out their address telephone number password school name or any other personal information.
- Make sure your children know to never agree to meet face-to-face with someone they’ve met online without discussing it with you. Only if you decide that it’s okay to meet their “cyber-friend” should they arrange to meet this person, and then the meeting should be in a familiar public place in the presence of a trusted adult.
- Tell your children never to respond to messages that have bad words, are scary, or just seem weird.
- Tell your children never to enter an area that charges for services without asking you first.
- Tell children never send a picture of themselves to anyone without your permission.
- Make sure that access to the Internet at your children’s school is monitored by adults.
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Chief of Police
Learn more about our Chief of Police, Sam Woodward, and how to reach him.
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Contact Us
Find out how to contact the Police Department by phone, mail, fax, or anonymously if need be.
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Police Employment
Most successful applicants will complete the selection process within nine weeks from the time they apply. This process has been set up to select the highest quality candidates available.
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Crime Statistics
The crime index is used as a basic measure of crime. View crime statistics for the City of Hardeeville.
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Divisions
View a listing of the divisions of the Hardeeville Police Department, and learn more about their services and staff.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to questions asked often of the Hardeeville Police Department.
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Top 10 Most Wanted
View a listing of the City of Hardeeville's top 10 most wanted criminals.
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Letters of Appreciation
View a collection of Letters of Appreciation from various people to the Hardeeville Police Department and Staff.
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Sam Woodward
Chief of PolicePhone: 843-784-2233
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Hardeeville Police Department
Physical Address
26 Martin Street
Hardeeville, SC 29927
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 582
Hardeeville, SC 29927
Phone: 843-784-2233Fax: 843-784-3422Emergency: 911
Business Hours
Daily
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
After-Hours Phone
843-784-6668
Anonymous Tip Line
800-446-1006
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205 Main Street | Hardeeville, SC 29927 | Phone: 843-784-2231
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