Lieutenants
Lieutenant Thomas Adams
Lieutenant Thomas Adams earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education and Curriculum Development from Southern Illinois University and Master of Arts in Education from The Citadel. He is a 2018 graduate of the LECC/SCLEOA SC Law Enforcement Commanders College and a 2019 graduate of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Command College Class 005.
During his 20-year tenure in law enforcement he was assigned to the following areas: Uniform Patrol Division, Special Operations Division, Team 4 Investigations, Central Investigations Division, Professional Development and Training, Community Outreach, Commander of Team Three Patrol Division (James/Johns Island) and Chief of Staff for Chief Reynolds. He is currently assigned as the Training Commander.
In addition to his various assignments, Lieutenant Adams has served on the Civil Disturbance Unit, Underwater Recovery Unit and has been an operator on the SWAT Team for 16 years including the Team Leader and Commander. Additionally, he served eight years as a Navy Diver attached to Explosive Ordinance Disposal Mobile Unit Six prior to joining the City of Charleston Police Department in 1999.
Lieutenant Thomas Bailey graduated from The Citadel in the Spring of 2006 with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration.
He began working at the Charleston Police Department in June of 2006 and served as a patrol officer in Team One. During his tenure at the Charleston Police Department, he has been assigned to the following areas: Uniformed Patrol (Team One), Central Investigations (Robbery and Homicide Detective), Patrol Sergeant (Team One), and Central Investigations (Supervisor, Robbery Division). Lieutenant Bailey also served as a SWAT operator for 6 years. He is currently assigned as the Commander of Internal Affairs.
Lieutenant George Bradley
Lieutenant Bradley is originally from Mills River North Carolina. He graduated from Western Carolina University in 1996 with a degree in Criminal Justice and completed his Basic Law Enforcement training in 1998 in North Carolina top of his class. He started his career with Laurel Park Police Department and Henderson County Sheriff’s Department, both in North Carolina
Lieutenant Bradley has worked for the Charleston Police Department since 1999. His career has taken him through many different divisions with the Department to include: Mounted Horse Patrol, Foot Patrol, Narcotics Unit; as well as, Patrol Teams 1,2,3,4, and 5. As part of patrol, Lieutenant Bradley served as a team supervisor and Administrative Sgt (Teams 2,3, and 4). He was also a Sgt in Investigations over the Robbery Unit. Lieutenant Bradley has been an active firearms instructor since 2007 and served 4 years as the Rangemaster within Professional Training and Development Unit. He holds armorer certifications for all firearms utilized by the department. He served 14 years as a SWAT member, 9 of those years as Assistant Team Leader, and a member of the Sniper Element. Lieutenant Bradley currently serves as Commander over the Special Events and Off Duty section of the department and provides oversight of the SWAT, EOD, and K9 units, which fall under the Special Operations Unit.
Lieutenant Bradley has received numerous awards during his time with the department to include the Chief’s Award of Merit, 2018 NRA Firearms Instructor of the year, and several commendations within the department for outstanding performance in the line of duty. Lieutenant Bradley also holds a Basic Instructor certification from SCCJA and continues to teach numerous topics for the department. He is a current member of the NTOA, NLEFIA, FOP, and PBA.
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Lieutenant Jason Bruder graduated Clemson University with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Long Island University with a Master of Science in Homeland Security Management. Lt. Bruder completed SC Police Corps in 2002 and started with the department assigned to Team 1. From there, he moved on to Narcotics and then to Team 4 Patrol. In 2010, he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and was the first supervisor of the Field Intelligence Unit. His assignment prior to being promoted to Lieutenant in 2015 was to oversee the creation of the School Security Response Team. After serving as a Patrol Commander for Team 4 (West Ashley) and Team 3 (James & Johns Islands), Lt. Bruder is currently assigned to the Office of the Chief of Police as the Chief of Staff. In addition to his primary duties, he is also the Commander of the Civil Disturbance Unit, a member of the Police Executive Research Forum, American Society of Evidence Based Policing, and a NIJ/IACP Law Enforcement Advancing Data and Science (LEADS) Scholar.
In addition to his various assignments, Lt. Bruder also served on the SWAT Team as an operator for 9 years. He has extensive training in high risk operations, firearms instructions, and is certified in Crisis Intervention. He is also a graduate of the 62nd Session of the Administrative Offices Management Program and the 279th Session of the FBI National Academy.
Lieutenant Byrne has more than 20 years of law enforcement experience. He has been assigned as the Team 9 commander since May, 2019, overseeing the officers who patrol the city’s Central Business District along King Street, Market Street, and the surrounding neighborhoods. Lieutenant Byrne joined the Charleston Police Department in January, 2000, and his initial assignment was as a patrol officer in Team 4. He was promoted to the rank of Corporal in 2003, to Sergeant in 2007, and to Lieutenant in 2012. He served as a patrol supervisor in Teams 4 and 1, and he spent three years as an investigator in the Professional Standards Office. His previous command roles have included serving as a midnight shift Command Duty Officer and as the Team 5 Commander.
Lieutenant Byrne spent more than 15 years as a member of the department’s Explosive Devices Team, leaving as the longest-serving member and bomb technician in the team’s history. He graduated from the FBI’s Hazardous Devices School in May, 2005 and received certification as a bomb technician. Lieutenant Byrne served as the Bomb Squad Commander from November, 2016 through December, 2018, at which time he concluded his service with the team.
Prior to joining the Charleston Police Department, Lieutenant Byrne served as a Border Patrol Agent with the United States Border Patrol. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Washington University in St. Louis, with dual majors in Business, Economics, and the Law, and Political Science. Lieutenant Byrne is a graduate of Session 74 of PERF’s Senior Management Institute for Police (SMIP). He was a joint recipient of the 2006 Officer of the Year award from the Exchange Club of Charleston. He is a member of the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) and the International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators (IABTI).
Lieutenant Timothy Dasher
Lieutenant Timothy Dasher is originally from Folkston, Georgia. He attended and graduated from Charlton County High School. He then went on to attend Gardner-Webb University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a Minor in Criminal Justice. He continued his educational journey and earned a Masters of Arts in Corporate Security Management at Webster University. While in college, Lieutenant Dasher received numerous athletic awards for football achievements. Prior to joining the Police Department Lieutenant Dasher played Semi-Pro Football with the Carolina Twisters.
During his 20-year tenure in Law Enforcement, he has been assigned to various areas within the organization to include: Uniform Patrol Division, Crime Prevention unit for Public Housing, Central Investigation Division, Community Action Team 4 Supervisor, Administrative Sergeant for Teams 1 and 4 and Office of Internal Affairs. He is currently assigned as the Commander of Team 1 Patrol.
In addition to his various assignments, Lieutenant Dasher served on the Special Weapons and Tactics Team for 11 years. He also works with the recruitment team for the Police Department, mentoring officers coming on the job. He has a passion for ministry and pridefully serves as a Minister at New Life Christian Fellowship Church in Goose Creek, where he is able to serve his community. His greatest pleasure is spending time with family and friends.
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Lieutenant Peter Farrell
Lieutenant Peter Farrell,
who currently serves as the Crime Information Operations Center (CIOC), Animal Services, and Special Projects Commander, joined the Charleston Police Department full-time in 1995. He has served the Department in Patrol Teams One, Two, and Three. He has also worked as a Team Investigator and a Burglary Detective. Lieutenant Farrell has previously served as a Command Duty Officer, Team Three Commander and the Property Crimes Unit Commander in the Central Investigations Unit. In addition to his primary duties, he is also the commander of the Crisis Negotiation Team.
His educational background includes graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Public Justice from the State University of New York College at Oswego. He received his Master of Arts in Criminal Justice from Charleston Southern University in 2001. He is a graduate of the Senior Management Institute of Police (SMIP) in Boston, MA.
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Lieutenant Kelly Freshman
Lieutenant Kelly Freshman was born and raised in Spartanburg, South Carolina. She graduated from the College of Charleston with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology. She graduated from Charleston Southern University with a Master of Science Degree in Criminal Justice. After graduating from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy in 2002, she was assigned to Team 2 as a patrol officer and field training officer. During her 17-year career, she has served as a Special Victim's Unit Detective, Team 2 patrol supervisor, Team 3 Administrative Sergeant and the Special Victim's Unit Supervisor. Lt. Freshman is currently assigned as the night shift Command Duty Officer.
In addition to these assignments, she has been a member of the Crisis Negotiation Team since 2008.
Lieutenant Robert Gamard
Lieutenant Robert Gamard graduated from the University of South Carolina in the Spring of 1997 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice. In August 1997 he attended the First Police Corps Training Academy in Baltimore, Maryland. After graduating from the Police Corps, he began working here at the Charleston Police Department in the Patrol Division. His previous experience includes 13 years in the Uniformed Patrol Division (Team’s One, Two, Three and Foot Patrol) along with assignments in the warrants division as well as the Administrative Sergeant in both Team’s One and Two. When assigned to Team One, he also served on the CPD Hiring Board and as the Patrol Training Coordinator for new recruits. He also served as a midnight Command Duty Officer and Team Two Commander. He is a recent graduate of the Senior Management Institute of Police (SMIP) in Boston, MA.
In addition to the above various assignments, Lieutenant Gamard has assisted in instructing many training classes here at CPD to include Leadership, Block Training and the Field Training Program. He is also a certified OC and Taser Instructor. He is a co-commander of the Peer Support Team. He is currently assigned as the Crimes Against Property Commander, in the Central Investigations Division.
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Lieutenant Jeffrey Harrison
Lieutenant Jeffrey Harrison earned an Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Sociology. He joined the Charleston Police Department in June of 2005.
During his tenure in law enforcement, he was assigned to the following areas: Uniformed Patrol (Team 2 and Team 1), Central Investigations Division, promoted to Patrol Sergeant Team 3, Field Intelligence Unit Sergeant, Central Investigations Sergeant and promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in May of 2019. As Lieutenant, he has formerly worked as the Command Duty Officer and Commander of Quick Response Squad (QRS), SWAT and EDT teams. Lieutenant Harrison is currently the Commander of Team 6 (School Resource Officers/School Security Response Team).
Lieutenant Heath King
Lieutenant Heath King is currently assigned as the Commander of Team Four (West Ashley). He holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of South Carolina.
He is also a 1997 graduate of the Baltimore, Maryland Police Corps Academy. After graduating from the Police Corps, he began at the Charleston Police Department in the Team One patrol division. Lt. King also spent time in Team Four and as a fugitive investigator in the Warrants Division. He also spent time in the Traffic Division as a motor officer and supervisor. He was certified in Collision Reconstruction and assisted in the investigation of major collisions that occurred in the city. Lt. King also served as patrol supervisor in the Team Two area and was assigned as the Tourism Liaison for the Police Department. He worked daily with the city's business services, zoning, planning and transportation departments to maintain a successful management plan for the city's growing hospitality areas. Prior to his current assignment, Lt. King was the Commander of Team Nine (Central Business District), the portion of the city that included the Market and King Street.
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Lieutenant Patrick McLaughlin
Lieutenant Patrick McLaughlin graduated from the College of Charleston with a Bachelor of Science in Sociology in May of 2002. He joined the Charleston Police Department in August of 2002 and served as a patrol officer in Team 1 for 6 years. From there, he was assigned to the Accreditation Office and assisted in maintaining the Department’s CALEA accreditation. In 2009, he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and served as a patrol supervisor in Teams 1, 2 and 4. In 2012, he was selected to become the Department’s Accreditation Manager and presided over the process through 2 consecutive Gold Standard on-sites where the Department received Accreditation with Excellence. In 2018, Lieutenant McLaughlin was promoted to his current rank and assigned to serve as a midnight shift Command Duty Officer and the Commander of Team 5 on Daniel Island. Lieutenant McLaughlin currently serves as the Patrol Commander of Team 2 on the peninsula.
In addition to his various assignments, Lieutenant McLaughlin has been a Specific Skills Instructor and a Driving Instructor since 2009. He has assisted in the instruction of many training classes for the Department to include: Block training, Pre-Academy, CALEA familiarization and Driving. He has also received a Departmental Commendation, a SC House of Representatives Resolution, and was awarded the Department’s Lifesaver Award in 2016.
Lieutenant Shylah Murray
Lieutenant Shylah Murray is a graduate of The Citadel with a Master of Arts in Social Science and of Ferris State University with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. Lt. Murray began with the Department in Team 4 and made her way to the Vice Unit. After Vice she served for many years as a Detective in Central Investigations until she was promoted to Sergeant. While serving as a Sergeant, Lt. Murray worked as a patrol supervisor in Team 4 and the Team 3 administrative Sergeant. Lt. Murray has always been engaged with the diverse communities that reside in Charleston. Lt. Murray currently runs the Community Outreach Division.
In addition to her role within the Charleston Police Department, Lt. Murray has served as the Charleston Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #5 President since 2007. Lt. Murray is also a member of the Civil Disturbance Team.
Lieutenant Katrina Rivers
Lieutenant Katrina Rivers
has been with the Charleston Police Department for 22 years. She completed an internship with the City of Charleston Police Department in the summer of 1995 and received her Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from The University of South Carolina with a minor in Sociology and Social Work in December 1995. In 1996, she completed training to become a volunteer Reserve Officer with the City of Charleston. In February 1997, she joined the department as a sworn officer. During her tenure, Lieutenant Rivers has been assigned to various areas to include Team 4 (West Ashley), the Vice Unit, Team 2 (supervisor/Corporal - Downtown), administration/Training Division, Team 3 (Sergeant - James and Johns Island), Team 5 Commander (Lieutenant - Daniel Island) and she is currently assigned as the midnight shift Command Duty Officer. During her 22 years, Lt. Rivers has received various training to include becoming a certified instructor, various specific skills training, and management/leadership training.
Lieutenant Matthew Stanley
Lieutenant Matthew Stanley earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Clemson University. He is a 2015 graduate of the Administrative Officers Management Program (AOMP), which provides graduate level management and leadership education for law enforcement professionals as part of the School of Public and International Affairs at North Carolina State University.
During his 15-year career in law enforcement he has been assigned to the following areas: Uniform Patrol Division, Team 2 Investigations, and Central Investigation Division (Violent Crimes Unit/Homicide). He is currently assigned to the Investigations Bureau as the Commander of Crimes Against Persons.
In addition to his various assignments, Lieutenant Stanley is an active member of the Crisis Negotiation Team and has served on the Team since 2008.
Lieutenant Corey Taylor
Lieutenant Corey Taylor grew up in North Charleston, SC and graduated from the College of Charleston with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics in 2004 and a Master of Science in Mathematics in 2006. Lieutenant Taylor joined the Charleston Police Department in June of 2008 after serving as a mathematics teacher at West Ashley High School from 2004-2008. After graduation from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy and being awarded the J.P. Strom Award, he served as a patrol officer, field training officer, and bicycle patrol officer in Team 1 until 2014. He was then transferred to Special Operations/Traffic where he remained until he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in 2016. He then served as a patrol sergeant in Team 2 until being transferred to the Team 4 Community Action Team in 2017. In 2018, he was transferred back to Special Operations/Traffic where he served as a supervisor on the Charleston Police Department's Major Accident Investigation Team. He was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in 2019 and currently serves as the Commander of Team 3, which covers James and Johns Islands.
Lieutenant Taylor has been recognized for his dedication to traffic enforcement and community activities by the 9th Circuit Law Enforcement Network. He received the SC Department of Public Safety DUI Hero award for his dedication to reducing impaired driving collisions. He also served as the director of the Charleston Police Department's GO 360 Youth basketball camp in 2017 and 2018.
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Lieutenant Michael Thomas
Lieutenant Michael Thomas was born and raised in Lima, Ohio. He was in the United States Air Force from 1986-1990. Lt. Thomas earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice from The Ohio State University in 1994. He was awarded the JP Strom Award at the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy in 1996. Lt. Thomas has been on Team 2 patrol and was the Team 2 investigator. Lt. Thomas has also served as a Narcotics Detective, Team 3 Patrol Supervisor, served on the SWAT team for 14 yrs, a Team Leader, and served as the SWAT Commander, Team 3 Administrative Sergeant, Professional Standards Sergeant, Administrative Support Lieutenant, Special Events and Projects, the Special Units Lieutenant and School Resource Officers and the School Security Response Team. He is currently the Commander of Special Investigations.
Lieutenant Matthew Wojslawowicz
Lieutenant Matthew Wojslawowicz was born and raised in Bayonne, New Jersey and graduated from the University of Richmond with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History. Lt. Wojslawowicz joined the Charleston Police Department in January 2004. After graduation from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy, he served as a patrol officer and field training officer in Team 4 until 2006, when he was transferred to Special Operations / Traffic. In 2010, he was transferred to the Central Investigations Division where he remained until he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in 2011. Lt. Wojslawowicz then served as a patrol sergeant in Team 2 until being transferred to Special Units / Team 7 as the administrative sergeant in 2012. In 2018, Lt. Wojslawowicz was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant and currently serves as the Commander of Team 5 (Daniel Island). His previous assignments as a Lieutenant were the Command Duty Officer and the Commander of Special Operations / Traffic.